Repairing a Mansfield flush valve is a simple task that many people have a lot of difficulty with because the Mansfield flush valve design is so different from what they are used to seeing in a toilet. Identifying the problem isn’t hard the worn out seal on the Mansfield toilet has the same symptoms as [...]

If you own an AOSmith ProMax GPST-40L Water Heater and are having problems with the way it is performing I’m sure the last thing you want to do is spend your hard earned money hiring a technician to repair it. Thanks to this constantly evolving, technology oriented world you have access to this very handy [...]

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 thought to rest and use this troubleshooting guide as a resource to help you save money during these tough times. You may think that you [...]

If you are the proud owner of a Takagi TK-JR Tankless Water Heater and are having issues with your unit I’m sure you are discouraged and hesitant to hire a pricey technician to fix something that could be a simple fix. Good news, you’ve come to the right place! This troubleshooting and repair guide should [...]

Installing a water saving can save a lot of water. Because the water going to the showerhead is heated water it will save you both on water usage and water heating costs. Throughout history water saving devices were met with skepticism especially when law mandated the water reduction. Often in these cases we ended up [...]

To stop water pipes from banging there a couple of different types of banging that can occur and each has a different cause and a different cure. The first is “Water Hammer”which occurs when water shuts of usually caused by a large volume flow and a valve, which closes rapidly. Water hammer has a bang [...]

Installing a bathroom sink pop-up assembly is a job that many people even plumbers have trouble doing without having leaks. Some people in an attempt to not have leaks even resort to putting Silicone RTV sealant all over the sealing surfaces of the pop-up assembly, essentially gluing the pop-up in place. The truth is that [...]

If you are experiencing problems with your Bosch Aquastar 2700ES Tankless Hot Water Heater than put that money back in your wallet. This Troubleshooting and repair guide should help you isolate and solve whatever problem you may be faced with (hopefully). Being that a hot water heater is an investment, doing the repairs yourself should [...]

If you own a Bosch 1600P Tankless Water Heater (with Pilot Ignition) and have been having trouble with your unit I’m sure you have been dreading the idea of calling an expensive repair technician. This article outlines many of the possible things that could go wrong with this particular hot water heater and the causes [...]

If you’ve run across problems with your Bosch 1600H Tankless Water Heater than this economy is probably encouraging you to get on the do it yourself train. This article details the specifications of how to solve a variety of problems that may happen with this Bosch hot water heater. Examples of things that may go [...]

If you are having issues with your A O Smith ProMax Power Vent (C3FVIR) Water Heater, than this guide will hopefully help you resolve a variety of issues that could arise with this particular unit. In these tough times I can respect that not everyone can afford to hire a technician to repair every issue [...]

Everyday all across the country people connect PVC and galvanized pipes when they tear out rusted out, leaking galvanized pipes. The problem is most people do not know how to make a good connection between the new PVC and the balance of the old galvanized pipe. I have seen all kinds of rubber couplings used [...]

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 from freezing. Water supply lines are buried below frost lines and are run into the home and throughout the home where they typically will not [...]

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 there a chemical or something that I can put in my drain that will thaw the ice and it must go through standing water. The [...]

This is a picture of above ground pool steps that are cover completely with green algae. If you have a set of pool steps that are all green and covered with algae, you can pull them out of the pool and use soap and water to clean them up. Softscrub works really well to remove [...]

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 pool with a garden hose? Did you just rent the downstairs apartment to a family with five young children and they have a washing machine [...]