When New Homeowners Need Professional Repairs

Buying your first home can be daunting, to say the least. Especially if you’re not particularly handy or you can’t afford to call a repair person every time something goes awry. You might think you’re in luck because there are thousands, if not millions, of online tutorials showing you things like how to replace your toilet. However, there are some repairs you should never try to attempt on your own.

Sewer Repairs

Long-term renters generally never have to think past a clogged toilet, so bigger sewage problems can be particularly overwhelming. Also, if you’re a new homeowner, chances are you don’t have your own sewer repair products. That’s okay. In fact, it’s probably for the best because if you don’t know how to properly use them, you could do more harm than good. Sewer lines can be located close to gas lines and if any digging is required, you want to get a professional involved.  

Electrical

There is a good reason that electricians are required to have a certification before they can begin to work. Working with electricity is dangerous. Not only can you risk shocking yourself, but connecting the wrong wires can cause even bigger problems than you started with. It’s best not to rely on YouTube for electrical issues.   

Gas Furnace Maintenance

Hopefully this one goes without saying, but anytime you suspect repairs are needed on anything that uses natural gas or propane, please call for help. It should be relatively easy to find a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) specialist in your area.

Irrigation Maintenance

If you start noticing water pooling in your yard you might be tempted to try your hand at archaeological excavation. Please don’t. Again, once you start digging you can easily break other utility lines and/or make matters worse.

Rest assured, you will get better at home maintenance as the years progress. In the meantime, please call a professional when you need help.