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About Sharon McCarthy
Expertise
I can help with most questions about residential plumbing problems including septic systems, and some questions about irrigation. I have no experience with commercial installations or codes.

Experience
I have been a sole-proprietor service plumber in two small towns north of Phoenix Arizona for 26 years.

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I had a monthly column in the United Steelworkers of America, local 1033, newsletter 1978 to 1982. I wrote an article for "The Theosophist" in 1977. I've written dozens of letters to the editor in many newspapers.

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High school and three years of college. My step-father, having worked 40 years in the plumbing trade in Chicago, taught me for two years. The rest has been hands-on experience.

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Many hundreds of good people in Cave Creek and Carefree Arizona

 
   

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Plumbing in the Home - Air in water lines


Expert: Sharon McCarthy - 11/1/2009

Question
When I turn on a water faucet in my house it spits air.  The house is about 4 years old and is on city water.  It seems to be happening consistently now.  used to only happen in the morning when the first faucet was turned on.  Any ideas.

Answer
Dear Rob,

  I have a question back! Can you tell if this air comes out when you run only the hot water? I know many faucets are single handle, but if you pull a handle to the left for hot water you should be able to tell. This might help determine where the problem lies. Also, is this going on with all your faucets? Please write back and let me know, OK?  Sharon

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