Bathroom Sink Pop-Up
Four weeks ago a customer who is a landlord called me to unclog a bathroom sink at one of his apartments. When I got to the unit, I discovered that the drain wasn’t clogged. The tenant didn’t realize that the stopper was up closed. It was so silly that I decided to write this week’s […]
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Don’t Let Your Restaurant Get Grease Trapped
Do you own or manage a restaurant? Do you periodically skim off the grease trap? If you don’t you’re going to have severe drain clogs and sewage backups. Here’s how to properly skim off a grease trap and prevent down time. What’s a grease trap? It’s an interceptor (or grease recovery device) usually connected to the outlet […]
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Toilet Tanks Can Backflow
Do you know that toilet tank water can back-siphon into the drinking water supply? If you have older toilets installed in your home, you may be at risk of having a backflow. To find out more about it, read my post. How toilet tanks work A tank flushing toilet fills from a fill valve (or […]
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Holiday Tips To Keep Your Sink Draining
The holidays are just around the corner, and they’ll be here before you know it. Don’t get clogged up this holiday season. Here’s some advice on how to prevent your kitchen sink from clogging on the days you’re going to need it the most. Does your sink drain? A week before the holidays do this simple […]
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Flexible Gas Connectors Can Get You a Red Tag
Are you familiar with what a gas range connector is? It’s the flexible tube in the back of your stove that connects to the gas supply pipe. Today’s post came about because lately I’ve seen more than a few improper gas range hook ups. You’ll want to read it because this can save you from getting a red tag. What appliances use […]
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The Seasons Are Changing
If you haven’t noticed, the weather has been progressively changing in Western Pennsylvania. The month of August seems to be extending into the month of September, while October and November are warmer than they usually would be. December appears to be the month when winter finally sets in. With this weather change occurring every year, […]
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Water Heater Thermal Expansion Is Dangerous!
Do you notice water at the base of your water heater occasionally? Did you discover that the leak is coming from the relief valve at the top of the water heater? If you have this problem, it could get a lot worse if you let it go! Thermal expansion tank Is a small tank used for hydronic hot […]
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Don’t Bleed Your Radiators Every Year?
Is your home heated with a hot water boiler? Are you bleeding your radiators every fall before the heating season? Most people think it’s necessary, but it’s not. Find out what can happen if you purge your hot water heating system annually. Hot water heating system Uses a boiler with a circulator to heat water […]
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How To Find A Natural Gas Leak
Do you occasionally smell a rotten egg odor in your home? If you do, you probably have a natural gas leak somewhere. Finding a gas leak is not difficult and does not require a lot of skill or equipment. So don’t worry just follow the safety tips below. Natural gas Natural gas is naturally odorless; suppliers […]
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