Posts with information on residential plumbing matters
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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A weekend project just replacing your bathroom or kitchen faucet could become a nightmare for you if you’re not careful. It’s tempting just to stop at the big box store and grab the low price faucet. Here’s what can happen. Cheap faucets I recently wrote a post about a toilet supply line that was almost a major catastrophe. Here is another similar situation
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Do you notice fluctuating water pressure “drop” in water pressure whenever you turn on the taps? When you flush the toilet, does it seem like it takes forever for it to refill? Fluctuating water pressure certainly can make it rough to use the plumbing every day. If you currently have this problem, don’t worry! It’s not very hard
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Carbon Monoxide Safety Check
