Archives for Plumbing
No high loop or air gap in the old under-the-sink dishwasher drain
When repairing a garbage disposal or dishwasher unit, often times it turns out to be a wrong setup of drain hose that comes from the dishwasher being connected directly to…
Slab Leaks – Why They Happen In The First Place and How To Repair Them
There are three options to consider should a water leak be found under a slab. Before settling on any option, however, it’s best to know what caused the leak. 1…
Awful sewage like smell coming out of your kitchen sink?
Whether it is a new construction house - even thought rarely, or some few decades years old house, there could be one possible nerve bothersome issue whenever you get into…
Excessive Water Pressure: What Can Happen To Your Home and How To Ensure It Doesn’t Become Damaged
Did you know that the street pressure near your home will fluctuate? The reason is that the pressure rises most at night when the demand for water is low. Therefore,…
An In-Depth Look At Household Water Supply
As most folks know, a home’s water is often supplied either from a local water utility company or a private well. This starting point is known as the water main.…
A Brief Look At Tankless Water Heaters – Is This An Option For Your Household?
In the last five years, more and more people have opted for tankless water heaters. What are these? As it sounds, they are water heaters with no tank. Many heating…
Delta Monitor Shower Faucet Repair
Repairing a Delta Monitor Shower Faucet in order to prevent leaking or unnecessary water flow is quite a difficult job for amateurs. It takes almost an hour for complete repairing.…
Rheem HP40RH Hybrid Electric Water Heater
The newest water heater in the Rheem inventory is the Rheem HP40RH Hybrid Electric Water Heater With Heat Pump Technology. The Rheem Hybrid Electric Water Heater was created with the…
GE GeoSpring Water Heater Introduction
The GE GeoSpring Hybrid Water Heater is the new Hybrid Water Heater from GE. This heat pump water heater is more efficient than other water heaters and can offer a…
Bosch Aquastar 2400ES Water Heater Troubleshooting
If you have a Bosch Aquastar 2400 ES Tankless Water Heater in your home and it is malfunctioning you might be considering hiring a contractor to fix it. Put that…
How I (Johnny) Keep Pipes From Freezing Overnight
Keeping pipes from freezing overnight is a problem many people face when unusually cold temperatures arrive in an area. In most cases homes are built using methods that stand up…
How I (Johnny) Install Plumbing Heat Tape
Installing heat tape on water pipes to prevent freezing isn't needed on most properly constructed homes. Construction methods are used that in the area are good enough to prevent pipes…
Unthaw Frozen Tub Drain
Hi my name is Charles Coleman and I am looking for a way that I can unthaw my tub drain and all of the drain pipes are unaccessible. So is…
Why Is My Water Bill Too High?
Your water bill being too high could be a number of reasons. The first thing you want to consider is whether your usage has changed. Did you fill a swimming…
Whats wrong when a toilet flushes slowly?
A toilet flushing slowly can be caused by either the water coming into the bowl too slowly or leaving the bowl too slowly. Basically either the incoming or, outgoing internal…
Three Ways To Unfreeze Your Water Pipes
When the winter weather sets in and the outside temperature drops below freezing for an extended amount of time there is a chance that some of your water pipe will…