| Subject | Date Asked |
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| under sink shutoff valves | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I have the older (20yrs) shutoff valves under all my sinks. These are the hand turn variety (left ...
A: Hey Tom, If they are frozen all I can tell you to do is to shut off the main water supply just in ...
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| Shower system leak | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I have a Peerless shower system that is leaking where the hose connects to the arm. This systems ...
A: Hey Brian, Did you use any PVC tape on the fitting when you installed it? This is what they call ...
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| kitchen sink not draining | 10/25/2009 |
Q: My kitchen sink (double) was draining very slowly. I tried a small plunger(plastic) but was not ...
A: Hey Howard, Go rent a snake and it will remove this clog. Here are some site's that will show you ...
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| Ice Maker Drainage | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I have a Jenn-Air stand alone ice maker. We've had it for a year. Our floor around the ice maker ...
A: Hey KP, You need to stop this leaking before you really damage your floor but you need to inspect ...
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| Kitchen faucet finishes | 9/29/2009 |
Q: There are so many choices! Polish chrome, brushed chrome, brushed nickel, stainless steel, and ...
A: Hey Helen, Nickel and Stainless Steel (higher cost) are both best for no spots, I like chrome but it ...
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| hot shower-cold bath | 9/27/2009 |
Q: The shower delivers enough hot water, but when using the bath, hot water flows briefly, then turns ...
A: Hey Cheryl, Does this happen anywhere else in the house is my first question to you? Or is it just ...
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| Smells like river water | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I live in a Modular home, I have one faucet in my home that when I turn it on the water has an ...
A: Hey Linda, Nope, that is not possible, water cannot run uphill, just downhill. Have you had lots of ...
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| Tub to a Stand up shower | 9/26/2009 |
Q: My mother is 71 years old with arthritis and wants me to get a stand up shower.Can I remove the tub ...
A: Hey Henry, They have come out with great cut outs for existing tubs now and you can even get some ...
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| Sewer rough in | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I want to install all PVC sewer. The bathroom floor will be on a cement slab. Will PVC schedule 40 ...
A: Hey Charles, Yes, this will work just fine and here are some sites to back it up: ...
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| Smell in bath sinks | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My house is about 6 years old and over the last few years we have been noticing a foul smell coming ...
A: A mixture of 50/50 Clorox is what I suggest you use or full strength. The county has well owners ...
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| Loud pulsating sound in shower head. | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I have a new home(1 1/2 years old) and recently (last 3 weeks) we've had issues with our shower head ...
A: Hey Jeff, Using a towel or something soft to place around the shower head so as not to scratch it, ...
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| Rattling Pipes/Hissing Jacuzzi | 9/20/2009 |
Q: We recently gutted and renovated our master bath. 1. Since that time, our pipes bang, sometimes so ...
A: Hey Ruth, The first question sounds like water hammer and you may try and drain out your entire line ...
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| water leaking | 9/18/2009 |
Q: My house is 11 years old. Recently I found water (about a big bowlful) several times in the area of ...
A: Hey Arron, I know, this is a tuff call but unless you have ever done soldering before and actual cut ...
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| water leaking | 9/17/2009 |
Q: My house is 11 years old. Recently I found water (about a big bowlful) several times in the area of ...
A: Hey Aaron, I believe it is the diverter that you are talking about, so I understand, it is when you ...
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| hot water heaterq | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I just noticed water leaking from my hot water heater in basement? I WISH WISH WISH i was as handy ...
A: Hey Mica, You to can be as handy as me, really you can. Start out with going to any hardware store ...
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| dishwasher: plumbers glue/drain hose clamps | 7/29/2009 |
Q: We've had a Kenmore Elite Turbo Zone III, dishwasher recently installed. We paid Sears for delivery ...
A: Hey Lynda, I do use plumbers goop and alot of things but it is pretty permanent and I don't know it ...
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| the water thank slowly decreases | 7/24/2009 |
Q: The toilet flushes normally and the tank refills with water to a normal level.After that the water ...
A: Hey Mihai, What is happening is your old flapper is letting water get by because it has gotten hard ...
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| plumbing problems | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I let the water out in the sink in the kitchen and it comes back up in the bathtub. Not sure what to ...
A: JHey Annette, You have a blockage in you sewer line and it needs to be snaked and soon before it ...
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| water heater on cement floor in basement | 7/20/2009 |
Q: we are putting in a new water heater. the old on had feet on the bottom so it was an inch or so off ...
A: Hey Tony, I found a site that explains this better than I can but bricks will work to raise it up ...
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| toilet leaking | 7/14/2009 |
Q: 13july/09, hello- recently, I have noticed leaking from my toilet. my toilet, which is old and is a ...
A: Hey Albert, Check out this site, it sound to me like you need to replace the seal that is between ...
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| Showers clugged up | 7/13/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me what can I do to get a bouncy ball out of the drain? My kid through the ball down ...
A: Hey Miguel, This is a real hard one to troubleshoot and I hope you are correct in saying it will ...
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| Stem Screw | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I need to replace the handles on the bathtub and was told by the folks at Home Depot to use ...
A: Hey Stephanie, How did your handles come off is my first question? Was there not a cap under which ...
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| Low water Pressure | 7/4/2009 |
Q: In the last year, I had noticed the water pressure (Showering, Sinks) become low to a point now it ...
A: Hey Hector, Sorry I didn't think of this before but I was thinking it was clogged. You got me ...
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| Low water Pressure | 7/3/2009 |
Q: In the last year, I had noticed the water pressure (Showering, Sinks) become low to a point now it ...
A: Hey Hector, When was the last time you checked you faucet screens and showerhead for debri is my ...
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| Installing a toilet | 7/2/2009 |
Q: We added an addition on to our house which included a bathroom. I am getting ready to install the ...
A: Well, Jennifer, This is not something I have ever run into but it is just be a cap to close off the ...
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| hot water heater | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I am planning on replacing my 15-20 year old 40 gal hot water heater this summer.(natl. gas) I ...
A: Hey Jurgen, I am not an expert on heaters but I have done some research on a few, even looked into ...
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| toilet | 6/25/2009 |
Q: commode will not flush properly, water goes down, but nothing else does most of the time, replaced ...
A: Hey Terry, Sometimes it can be the little ports under the rim that can get clogged and prevent the ...
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| Faucet install | 6/24/2009 |
Q: New kitchen new sink cannot find faucet I like I want a single hole faucet pull down spray but they ...
A: Hey Margaret, They all have base plates, it is a matter of how large they are but they have to have ...
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| Buildup in sink drains | 6/21/2009 |
Q: What can be done to reduce the amount of buildup in my bathroom sink drains. At least yearly and ...
A: Hey Luke, I use Clorox down my drains every now and then and having long hair, I too have to ...
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| want a fast/strong flushing toilet | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I have a slow toilet. I would like to buy a toilet that flushes as fast and strong as the ones that ...
A: Hey Maria, I hope you read the great stuff that I sent you in your earlier and I hope it helps but ...
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| water heater | 6/11/2009 |
Q: Had our gas water heater replaced 2 months ago and after having the setting pretty low and still ...
A: Hey James, Yes, yes that is normal! I have mine set up to about 134 degrees because I have a large ...
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| backup of waste and household water in basement | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Who do I call to repair a problem with the only pipe I have exiting the house through the basement ...
A: Hey Mary, There has to be more than one plumber in your area? Check out these sites and I am sure ...
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| Noisy Shower | 5/29/2009 |
Q: When we turn the shower on a loud squeaky noise is coming from what I think is the water spout ...
A: Hey Kelly, You may need to do a little repair on your shower controls! Pending on what kind of ...
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| plumbing | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I am redoing my plumbing and I am not sure of what I should pick .There are conflicting reports on ...
A: Hey Nadine, Well, what I can do here is tell you that I have replace all copper in my old home ...
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| the pea-trap in the bathroom sink has detereiorated | 4/20/2009 |
Q: how to repair bathroom pea-trap? Is it an easy project?
A: Hey Sallie, This is not the most difficult job but you will need to clear out off the stuff under ...
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| Sewer back up | 4/12/2009 |
Q: May I use water anywhere in the house if my sewer backed up in the basement this morning?
A: Hey Kathy, If you are having a backup, any water that you put in any line may cause it to backup ...
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| well plumbing | 3/1/2009 |
Q: Last summer, my pump impeller broke, froze up and burned out the motor. Since then, I have, with the ...
A: Hey Bill, When someone tries to help when it is not their area of expertise, you don't rate them, I ...
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| KITCHEN SINK WHINES | 2/28/2009 |
Q: Over the past couple of months my kitchen sink had begun to whine intermittently while it is off. ...
A: Hey Kerry, Sorry for being so slow getting back to you but we have had an ice storm here and I ...
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| continuous noise from toilet cistern | 2/27/2009 |
Q: How do i correct noise from toilet cistern.Their is no other problem with the cistern
A: Hey James, Sorry for being so slow getting back to you but we have had an ice storm here and I ...
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| hot water heater | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 yr old 50 gl. electric water heater in a 3 yr. old home. On about 8-12 occasions my water ...
A: Hey Connie, Is sounds to me like you need to replace a thermostat and while you are at it replace ...
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| rusty water | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Where on/in hot water heater is the Sacrificial Anode rod? I read that this may be the problem and ...
A: Hey Doug, Yes, this is something that you can do yourself. Let me share some sites that will walk ...
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| Tub/Shower | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I am a renter living in a very old complex and need to convey my problem to the owner who speaks and ...
A: Hey Rita, Sounds to me like the main problem is water pressure, there is none! If the pressure is ...
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| sink backups | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have noticed slow draining in 2 or three of my sinks in my home even though I took the elbows off ...
A: Hey Don, That is a very good possiblity but if it is not happening in every drain I would be ...
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| Mixet Shower -- balance spool | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I've got a Mixet shower fixture -- http://www.plumbersurplus.com/pdf/02336.pdf. I'm having a ...
A: Hey HawnDude2 I have a file that should help you better, it has me regarding these adjustments. I ...
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| outdoor water faucets | 2/13/2009 |
Q: Is it possible to raise the height of my outdoor water faucets. They are so close to the ground that ...
A: Hey Trent, Yes, it is possible to raise the level as long as you have access to do so? If you are ...
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| smell and black stuff in my well water | 2/11/2009 |
Q: My husband, son and, I are renting a house with well water. Its an old farm house. About 2 weeks ago ...
A: Hey Monique, You may just need to pour some chlorine into the well to kill the bacterial, this is ...
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| Setting a commode | 2/5/2009 |
Q: When setting a commode,where should the flange be?Below floor--level with floor--above floor and by ...
A: Hey Gregg, You are so welcome, people like you are why I am here, :). Level with the floor is where ...
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| toilet tank | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have recently remodeled a bathroom. I put the existing toilet back and the water didn't hold in ...
A: Hey Terrie, When you say the tank didn't hold water, did you replace the flapper? This is where ...
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| bathroom sink repair | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I installed a Glacier Bay Faucet. the basic unit model #798430. After the installment of the ...
A: Hey DD, Have you tried opening and closing the valves? If so and no change, it may be that your ...
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| Capped galvanized pipes | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I am renovating a bathroom and have capped 3 galvanized pipes.(they are probably 50+ yrs old) I ...
A: Hey Patrick, My question to you, is there water running in these old pipes? If yes, then I say do ...
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| light pressure on kitchen faucet | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I have a fairly new kohler coralais kitchen faucet with pullout handle for about 8 months now. ...
A: Hey Rachael, I am not familiar with these new pullout much other than I installed one in my Mother ...
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| plumbing | 1/26/2009 |
Q: This will probably be your weird question of the day, but I am writer working on a romantic suspense ...
A: Geez, I feel special, LOL! Well, for starters let me see, he has no direct access into her a duplex ...
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| Ventilation | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I hope your skills as a handy homeowner will help me. I have a Jenn-Air gas cooktop with 4 ...
A: LOL, Hey John, I sure hope I can help! But as I was reading this I got an idea, can you get a smoke ...
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| kitchen tap - cold water tap | 1/25/2009 |
Q: My kitchen tap only has hot water coming out, but no cold water. The 2nd floor bathroom and ...
A: Hey Andy, There are several different types of faucets, rotary ball, cartridge, disk and not knowing ...
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| garbage disposals | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I was albe to remove everything except the push button on ttop of the sink and its attched to an ...
A: Hey Lou, Normally there is a wall switch that is connected to the disposal, not a pushbutton but ...
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| Delta leaking shower | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I changed the rubber gaskets as insturctions indicated. The plate shows Cold @ 3 O'clock and Hot at ...
A: Hey Al, All I can say here is some of these instructions are tranlated and in this case I think they ...
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| Washing machine | 1/23/2009 |
Q: im wondering if anyone can help me. When i put my washing machine on, the water goes up into my ...
A: Hey Lisa, It sounds to me like you have a blockage in your main drain. The reason the normal sink ...
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| changing bathroom sink/elbow | 1/22/2009 |
Q: We replaced countertops and put in undermount sinks. Now my elbow doesn't match up with wall pipe. ...
A: Hey Faith, Can you get a true measurement from your center of pipe to center of pipe? If so, that ...
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| expanding foam under tub | 1/22/2009 |
Q: Our tubs are making crackling noises and have some hair line cracks at the drain. I want to try ...
A: Hey James, This is my first Choice, check out this site: ...
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| Antique kitchen Drain | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I am fixing my Aunt's antique marble sink which the drain pipe has completely corroded away. The ...
A: Hey C.K. No, no, no, this will not do, LOL! First, let me tell you that I just love fiberglass. ...
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| expanding foam under tub | 1/21/2009 |
Q: Our tubs are making crackling noises and have some hair line cracks at the drain. I want to try ...
A: Hey James, I don't know if that is a good idea? For starters, What kind of foam are you planning on ...
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| shower hot water pressure | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I have a moen shower/tub one knob set. All other hot water pressure in the house is great. My ...
A: Hey Cheryll, There is an adjustment on some of these anti scald type showers that allow you to set ...
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| bathroom toilet and shower | 1/18/2009 |
Q: recently when I flush the toilet, the water does not drain, it rises almost to the point of ...
A: Hey Gina, You are about to have a major backup. If I am correct, your main line from your toilet ...
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| air lock | 1/17/2009 |
Q: A couple of months ago I needed to stay with my father who had cancer scare and take him to & from ...
A: Hey Gail, I am not clear on where exactly the leak is, is the main valve leaking and if so where is ...
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| Waste pipe under house | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I have been experiencing a smell in the cupboard under my stairs. Neighbour has called round and ...
A: Hey Kerry, Well, check out these sites and you should get a better understanding of what we are ...
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| CPVC pipe | 1/16/2009 |
Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of CPVC pipe as opposed to copper pipe in terms of long ...
A: Hey Bert, From experience, I prefer CPVC. It could be because I am on a well and the water is hard ...
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| Toliet Flange too deep | 1/15/2009 |
Q: house is 18 years old and the original builder/plumber made the toilet flange too deep, which is ...
A: Hey Alma, This is not my area of expertise but I have had some experience with this subject and I ...
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| bathroom shower attachment | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I recently put a hand held shower attachment (with hose) in my master bath. When I turn water on ...
A: Hey Sherill, Some of these newer attachments have watersavers built into them and what you may need ...
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| plumbin | 1/13/2009 |
Q: when changing a p-trap n a kitchen is there any glue needed and what kind of tool is used to remove ...
A: Hey Willia, I don't think you want to remove the tail piece just the p-trap itself. Unless you need ...
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| plumbing | 1/12/2009 |
Q: The hot water in my bathroom sink just stopped coming out. The cold water still works as well as the ...
A: Hey Enid, First, is a actual cartridge or valve stem? There is a difference. All that I can tell ...
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| plumbing | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I'm remodeling my basement and installing a toilet in the bathroom. The builder installed a sewage ...
A: Hey Norm, Yes, you do need to tie into your existing roof vent for it to drain properly. Check out ...
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| Toilet mounting question. | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I have replaced toilets in my home before and I have a qustion. I am wondering hw tight I am ...
A: Hey Jim, No there is no magic torque #, just firm is what I have done. You can always retighten it ...
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| Bathtub Faucet - Set Screw | 1/10/2009 |
Q: The handles on my bathtub faucet keep coming loose (especially the hot water). I take out the little ...
A: Hey Janet, I think what has happened it that your screw may be broken off and or is stripped. Can ...
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| Slow Drains | 1/9/2009 |
Q: My kitchen drain is starting to drain slow enough to hold water in the sink for a short time.I know ...
A: Hey Gregg, What I have done in the past is get some Drano Jel and let is start to do the job by ...
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| Plumbing or Washing Machine? | 1/8/2009 |
Q: When I wash clothes in cold water, the water barely dribbles in. It takes 2 hours to wash a load of ...
A: Hey Peggy, Your screen is clogged is all. Let me share a site with you that will help, OK! ...
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| overflowing problem | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I just bought a house that's about 2 yrs old. I notice that when the shower or the sinks whether the ...
A: Hey Kelly, Do you have a septic tank is my first question? If you do, it is time for it to be ...
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| Shower and Bathtub problems | 12/21/2008 |
Q: Our shower in been plug up for month now we try snaking it and we used braino to unclog it, it work ...
A: Hey Marie, Do you have long hair or does anyone in your home have long hair? If so, this may be the ...
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| Well Pressure | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a home that has a well. I noticed that the pressure gauge, located on the tank, ...
A: Hey Terry, So you as what normal is, well that's a deep subject, LOL! Mine runs at between 30-60 ...
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| No hot water in my shower | 12/18/2008 |
Q: The hot water works in all the faucets except for the showers. When I turn the water on only the the ...
A: Hey Tasha, It sounds like your diverter valve or a washer needs a repair. Let me educate you on how ...
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| Bathroom Shower | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I originally sent in the following question. "When I shower in my apartment, the water temperature ...
A: Hey Kim, What you need is to install a shower valve that is pressure balanced. Moen makes Posi-Temp ...
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| Damaged Pipe to Washer | 12/14/2008 |
Q: We attempted to remove the old rusted hose connection to the cold water supply faucet to our washer ...
A: Hey Tricia, There is no short term fix if you can't get to it and cap it. But is it pvc pipe, if it ...
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| Shakign Drain Pipes | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I hear a loud shuddering sound that seems to come from one drain upstairs. It's a bathtub drain and ...
A: Hey Dean, Normally this is something that happens with incoming water pipes not outgoing ones and it ...
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| plumbing question | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I have a leaky tub faucet. The drops feel cold, so I removed the cold valve and valve stem and even ...
A: Hey Jake, I reason I sent you all this info was because you never mentioned what kind of diverter ...
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| shower | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I am a retired teacher but I am not sure what kind of a student I will be. Anyway, when I turn the ...
A: Hey Miss Ann, Well, for starters how old is your water heater and when was the last time it was ...
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| plumbing question | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I have a leaky tub faucet. The drops feel cold, so I removed the cold valve and valve stem and even ...
A: Hey Jel, First, if the faucet was dripping the first think to check is the washers that are located ...
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| slow drain | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I just moved into a home and renovated my kitchen. The original drain in the kitchen gurgled, but ...
A: Hey Stella, You were right not to have it cut larger, but my question to you is have you snaked it? ...
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| calcium build up in the toilet | 11/12/2008 |
Q: how do i get rid of calcium build up in the toilet or water, this is what the plumber said. please ...
A: Hey Sandra, I have done this by scraping with a putty knife and then using AJAX and a scrubbing pad ...
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| Replacing single handle shower faucet | 11/12/2008 |
Q: Moving into new home where all three bathroom faucets (no visible brand name), are stripped, they ...
A: Hey Michael, Yes, the flexible braided connectors are great for this just make sure to use some PVC ...
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| toilet wont flush | 11/11/2008 |
Q: My toilet will not flush,we plunged,augured,and used liquid plummer,when you flush it the water ...
A: Hey Veronica, Do you have a septic tank or are you on city sewer? If you are on septic, it may be ...
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| Rusty water | 10/20/2008 |
Q: Recently we have been having rusty water problem. We are on a well and have a water softner. We have ...
A: Hey Don, It may be time to clorinate it could be iron bacteria. How old are your main lines coming ...
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| replacing a shower stem | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to replace a long shower stem on the hot water side of my shower. I've taking the old one ...
A: Hey Steve, Let me share a great site or two with you that should walk you thru this from beginning ...
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| pluming a water heater to new shower | 10/18/2008 |
Q: have installed a new water heater and new shower. my question is how doi get cold water to the water ...
A: Hey Martin, Here is a site that will explain everything! But you will in a nut shell have to add a ...
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| Sounds from tub and shower after commode is flushed | 10/17/2008 |
Q: When either upstairs or downstairs commodes are flushed gurgling sounds come from the shower and or ...
A: Hey MJ, You are heading for a backup and you need to either call a plumber to snake your main line ...
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| toilets | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I have been having problems with several toilets clogging. The one in the basement did not unclog ...
A: Hey Eric, Pretty much these water saving toilets loose some of the volume and force that the older ...
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| bathroom remodel | 10/15/2008 |
Q: Carolyn, We want to remodel the bathroom. We just bought this house and the bathtub is in a ...
A: Hey Cliff, This site will walk you thru doing just that! ...
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| plumbing | 10/12/2008 |
Q: my son flushed the toilet it overflowed now there stuff in the tub, when i flush it doesn't over ...
A: Hey Tracy, You have a blockage in that line that ties the two together and you need to stop flushing ...
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| Tub Drain follow up | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I bought this 1963 house 4 years ago. This week, the tub drain began to leak through the finished ...
A: Kirk, Dope doesn't harden and I would not use it here. Nor would I try to cut anything out since ...
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| Vibrating Pipes | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I have a pipe vibration problem. When I flush the toilet the pipe vibrates under the house. It ...
A: Hey Cole, What you are describing sounds like water hammer and it is caused by several things and I ...
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| toilet flushes on it's own | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I changed out the valve. Now the toilet flushes on it's own. I can't find any water outside the ...
A: Hey Tracey, Check these site's and see if any of this seems to work for you? If not, give me ...
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| noisy pipes | 10/8/2008 |
Q: Our hot water (not cold at all) pressure has decreased significantly and when I am washing dishes in ...
A: Hey KoKo, Well, before you call them let me share a few sites with you so you can check a few things ...
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| water coming up between tiles in kitchen | 10/7/2008 |
Q: my mom and dad have lived in their home for 25 years. She called me today to tell me that in her ...
A: Hey Rhonda, This means that something is definitely leaking and you need to call someone and have it ...
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| plumbing | 10/7/2008 |
Q: we recently had to disconnect the hot water line from the kitchen. it was off for about a month or ...
A: Hey Nancy, I bet that when you did your repairs you loosen up lots of sediment in your water line ...
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| Mixet Shower Valve | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I was having problems with keeping consistent temperatures in my shower. I have a Mixet shower valve ...
A: Hey Dave, You must have a hot limit safety stop that just needs to be adjusted. I have a site or ...
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| Smell Under Kitchen Sink | 10/6/2008 |
Q: There is a smell coming from the cabinet under our kitchen sink. I wouldn't say it smells like ...
A: Hey Erin, You have done almost everything that I could have told you to do regarding drain smells ...
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| hot water temperature changes temperature | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I installed a new hot water heater 4 months ago, but I didn't change the hot water recirculator. ...
A: Hey Mike, Hot water heater recirculators are not my area of expertise but I will share with you what ...
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| noisy pipes | 10/3/2008 |
Q: For the past few months when the water is on in or out of the house, I hear a noise in the pipes. ...
A: Hey Kathy, Well, this still may be water hammer and it is related to water pressure. Do you have a ...
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| Commode Problem | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I am a maintenance man at a large apartment community.I have a commode that flushes fine and fills ...
A: Hey Gregg, There must be a crack in base of the toilet or a vent problem that is causing this, is ...
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| drilling a hole in kitchen sink | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I have an aluminum kitchen sink and would like to drill a 7/8" hole for an additional accessory. I ...
A: Hey Eric, Here are some sites to look at and they should answer your questions and I see now ...
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| Stem on valve not long enough | 9/30/2008 |
Q: The Shower of my new/old haouse leaked. Took it apart and to the Plumbing Supply house...it's a ...
A: Hey Susanne, You need to take a trip back to the Plumbing Supply House with the new and old one in ...
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| Simmons Bath & Shower Control Problem | 9/29/2008 |
Q: Carolyn -- I have a Simmons Model A Tub & Shower Faucet set installed in a combination tub and ...
A: Hey Tom, You need to remove the handle and I will share some sites with you that will walk you thru ...
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| Shower Pan | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I consider myself pretty handy when it comes to fixing things but I think this might be over my ...
A: Hey Nancy, You can do it, let me share a few sites with you that will make it clear, OK! ...
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| Re: Boat Noise coming from my plumbing | 9/22/2008 |
Q: Everytime we flush the toielt, turn on the water at a faucet or shower, do laundry two seconds later ...
A: Hey Lisa, This sounds like water hammer which means air is in the lines and it can make a terrible ...
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| Strong Urine Odor FromTub Overflow | 9/20/2008 |
Q: We have a strong urine odor coming from tub overflow. I have cleaned the overflow using bleach, ...
A: Hey Steven, Who ever told you to pour cooking oil down it, never have I heard that one. But it ...
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| Unclogging a toilet | 9/18/2008 |
Q: My toilet is clogged I think. I tried using a pluger, I tried dishwasher soap and hot ...
A: Hey Shina, Let me share a site or two with you that will walk you thru this: ...
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| basement not draining. | 9/17/2008 |
Q: i have put drain-o in the toilet,and used an auger on it so it flushes but my basement wont ...
A: Hey Grine, OK, I am not going to laugh, :). Let me share a site with you that has great pictures ...
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| bathtub | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I'm interested in changing my bathtub/shower faucet from a three handle to a single handle set up ...
A: Hey Jim, Yes, there is because I have one in my master bathroom. Now let me find it again, LOL! ...
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| Upstairs bathroom leak | 9/16/2008 |
Q: It appears I have a leak in my upstairs bathroom/shower. The ceiling downstairs is bubbling as if ...
A: Hey David, All I can do here is share a few help sites with you and hope that one of them addresses ...
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| Sewer drain from my home to city sewer | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I live in Michigan. We just had allot of rain from IKE. The city street drains backed up and the ...
A: Hey Chris, You need to install a backwater valve. http://www.backwater-valves.com/ ...
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| Moving my washer/dryer | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I would like to move my washer/dryer about 8 feet in the same room but onto a different wall. They ...
A: Hey Steve, If you have experience working with tools and know about slope and venting then you ...
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| Pipe noise | 9/14/2008 |
Q: Last month we noticed that the water from our kitchen sink began having a delay before shutting off. ...
A: Hey Jim, Water Hammer is what this sounds like so let me share a few sites with you that may help ...
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| pipe noise when water off | 9/13/2008 |
Q: Over the past couple of years a noise has developed in our water pipes that occurs only when no ...
A: Hey Jayne, That you are experiencing is called water hammer and it is caused sometimes by air ...
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| Toliet | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I just replaced a flapper and fill value. Unlike before the replacement, I now have to hold down ...
A: Hey Nick, Just like anything else, things need to be adjusted. So let me share a site or two with ...
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| no cold water in single faucet shower | 9/12/2008 |
Q: HELP! Our shower is only dispensing hot water. The cold water supply is completely off. The sinks ...
A: Hey Amy, It sounds to me like your faucet has got some worn out parts in it and they need to be ...
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| Gurgling noise from toilet | 9/12/2008 |
Q: A toilet added to our home about 10 years ago has started to make a gurgling sound periodically, ...
A: Hey Howard, It very well be a venting problem but let me share some sites with you that will educate ...
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| New water heater/plumbing leaks | 9/10/2008 |
Q: We just got a new water heater installed. Hours later, the kitchen sink started to drip. That I ...
A: Hey Don, No, there is no connection to the two other than the water lines. But timing sometimes ...
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| toilets clogging | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I have been in my townhome for about a year. There are two toilets on the upper level, one on the ...
A: Hey Eric, From what you are saying, this is getting a little crazy. If I were you, I would rent a ...
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| water leak | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I have a water leak by the entry way into my living room. It is a very small leak. The water is ...
A: Hey Patrica, First, it is very hard to determine where the actual leak is coming from, it could be ...
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| Cannot remove set screw in Delta Single Handle Faucet | 9/7/2008 |
Q: Carolyn, I have a dripping shower faucet. The unit is a single lever Delta faucet and I am unable to ...
A: Hey Joe, There are a few things you can do here I hope that may work here, get some penatrating oil ...
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| Sediment coming for the hose on my washer. | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I'm getting deposits of sediment in my wash tub coming from my washer. I am on a well but I am only ...
A: Hey Paul, Has your screen been removed from your incoming washer valve would be my first question ...
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| Hand soap bubbles coming up shower drain | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I am unsure if this is normal or if we may have a plumbing problem, if I wash my hands (I wash ...
A: Hey Chrystie, As for the plumbing, I don't like seeing bubbles, to me that is a sign that things are ...
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| adding a toilet | 9/6/2008 |
Q: hey how's it going? i'm a military man that doesn't know sh*t about plumbing. i recently bought a ...
A: Hey Joe, Being an ex military person myself, I love your sense of humor, :). Let me share a site or ...
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| Eljer Faucet | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I have eljer faucets and recently remodled a shower. I would like to replace only the handles for ...
A: Hey Beth, Here is a Eljer site and they should be able to match you up with ones that will fit, OK! ...
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| well | 9/3/2008 |
Q: Our well is approx. 30 years old. The past few months a lot of sand has been coming into the house. ...
A: Hey Staci, I have found a few sites that will explain what is happening here and hope that they will ...
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| loss of water pressure in kitchen and bathroom sink | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I asked a relative to check my kitchen faucet which was loose. He came over and and shut the water ...
A: Hey Rose, First, I would remove the aerators (screens) to both faucets and clean them out and then I ...
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| electric water heater problem | 9/2/2008 |
Q: New build. In the house for 10 days. 50 gal. electric water heater. Bradford White Hydro jet. I ...
A: Hey James, My first question to you is what size breaker is in the panel to feed your water heater? ...
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| Toilet Won't Stop Running | 9/1/2008 |
Q: Inside my toilet tank I have a yellow American Standard setup. I was messing with it and now when ...
A: Hey John, It sounds like you have your level too high and it overflowing the overflow tube. Back ...
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| rubber ring under flush tower | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I heard water running and determined this seal ring came loose. My question is, does this normally ...
A: Hey Judy, It is not exactly clear what ring you are talking about so I am going to appoach this if ...
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| leaky shower head | 8/30/2008 |
Q: our shower head won't stop leaking cold water - we were told to replace the hot and cold handles ...
A: Hey Cathy, When you replaced the handles did you actually replace the washers in them or the valve ...
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| musty crawl space | 8/29/2008 |
Q: My crawl space is dirt and a few weeks ago we had water from a storm, there is no standing water but ...
A: Hey Joan, Air it out really good and do you have a moisture boundry down is my first question? Some ...
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| water heater/toilet | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I have two questions. The first is about our water heater. It sits there and makes knocking ...
A: Hey Heidi, Yes, just flush it out and you should see a difference, put it this way, it will not hurt ...
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| water heater/toilet | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I have two questions. The first is about our water heater. It sits there and makes knocking ...
A: Hey Heidi, As for the toilet, if it has been moved at all you will need to replace the wax ring ...
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| toilet supply line | 8/27/2008 |
Q: Our house was built in 1960. My husband is replacing the last of the original toilets. We are ...
A: Hey Angela, First, let me share a site or two with you then we will go from there, OK! I don't know ...
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| Kitchen Faucet | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have a Moen single handle pull out kitchen faucet model # 87315csd that is dripping. As I turn ...
A: Hey Karen, Here is a few sites that should help you sort this one out: ...
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| Plumbing leak | 8/23/2008 |
Q: We have a water filteration system under kitchen sink. There are many lines under there going in all ...
A: Hey Julie, I feel your pain, it never fails that this happens. Compression fittings are touchy and ...
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| Bathtub water leak | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I was cleaning a bathtub on the second floor and unfortunately left the water on with the sprayer on ...
A: Hey Laura, You should dry this area out as best you can. No permanent damage should be done ...
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| plumbing | 8/22/2008 |
Q: We remodeled a bathroom in our house and since then we have had only problems. The stool began ...
A: Hey Elizabeth, This has to do with the slope of the drain lines as best I can tell you without ...
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| Shower repair | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have a shower stall in our ensuite that is creating a problem. This is a shower only with a single ...
A: Hey Don, You are right on track with replacing the cartridge. Let me share a few sites with you ...
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| drain of kitchen disposal - retrieve a tooth cap that fell in | 8/19/2008 |
Q: A cap from one of my teeth was inadvertently washed into the drain from my kitchen disposal. Is ...
A: Hey Barbara, Just get a flashlight and look down in there and make sure that you see it, if you do, ...
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| Hot Water Heaters | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have a hot water heater that is probably at least 10 to 14 years old. It is locate in my basement ...
A: Hey Jesse, If it an't broke, don't fix it is my motto. But let me share a few sites with you that ...
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| waterspots on ceiling | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I have just recently notice water spots on my downstairs ceiling. They are a light colored spot ...
A: Hey John, This is really a hard one to troubleshoot from afar but it could be your shower pan, it ...
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| single control shower knob | 8/17/2008 |
Q: We own a 150 year old house. The control knob in our upstairs shower is leaking and running onto ...
A: Hey Peter, Without knowing the manufacture all we can do is look up single control style showers so ...
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| Toilet Leak | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I recently replaced the tank bolts and the tank gasket on my toilet ,there is no water leaking on ...
A: Hey Jim, It could be the wax ring itself that is leaking, my leak ended up being my wax ring so if ...
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| toilet leaks | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I have a new Briggs toilet and it leaks between the bowl and the tank where it where it is bolted ...
A: Hey Bud, If you can't get the proper seal, I go with some plumbers goop and just place a bit around ...
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| sediment in the faucet | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I had no water pressure in my kitchen sink so I cleaned the aerator out, but it keeps slowing down ...
A: Hey Sarah, Are you on a well system, if so that is your problem. I have the same issue's with my ...
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| Plumbing | 8/14/2008 |
Q: the last two nights out of the blue around 6:30-7:00 when I flush the toilet it drains very slow and ...
A: Hey Gerald, Consider this your first warning sign that you system is going to back up. Do you have ...
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| air in pipes | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I have knocking in my pipes and haven't had any luck getting rid of it with various instruction. I ...
A: Hey Ron, What you are experiencing is water hammer and what you may need to install is what is ...
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| Running water in backyard rocks | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I had been hearing running water in my home for about four days. Nothing was on but I went into the ...
A: Hey Allen, Somewhere there has to be a shutoff for the sprinkler system and you need to locate it ...
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| Moen faucet seems to be causing "Water Hammer" | 8/12/2008 |
Q: In our only full bathroom the bathtub/shower is served by a single handle Moen faucet. When turning ...
A: Hey Jeff, Water hammer is caused by air getting into the line and having no where to go, so what ...
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| Insinkerator hot water dispenser problem | 8/11/2008 |
Q: What a great service! I've had this kitchen hot water heater in my house for roughly two years. For ...
A: Hey Marie, First, have you ever flushed out your hot water heater? If not, I would do that and see ...
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| sink faucets | 8/11/2008 |
Q: need to replace sink faucet what are the advantages or disadvantages of a pull out sprayer compare ...
A: Hey William, Price and looks. How much do you want to spend and what sink are you considering, the ...
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| strong urine smell in the home | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I read a past post that a strong urine smell in the home can be due to the outside stack. What do i ...
A: Hey Sarah, Most likely is it not the stack but the wax ring that has gone bad. Check out this site ...
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| whole house | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I cant get hot water its only tepit and i have a gas hot water heater what to do?
A: Hey Kathy, First, how old is your heater and second have you ever flushed it out? There is an ...
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| Size of Pipe for Sump Pump 1.5 versus 2 inch | 8/6/2008 |
Q: My sister recently had a flood in here basement. Problem seemed to be too much water too fast and ...
A: Hey Tom, First you need to select a pump and base the pipe size on the discharge side of this pump ...
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| valves replaced three to one? | 8/5/2008 |
Q: my old yellow tub and yellow tile is going away and being replaced. My shower/tub combo is ...
A: Hey Olivia, Most likely because it will be easier for him to install it, like less holes will be ...
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| condensation in toilet tank and seat..... | 8/4/2008 |
Q: Lately I've had a problem with moisture forming on the inside of the toilet seat and inside the ...
A: Hey Tracy, It is hard not seeing it first hand so let me share a site or two with you that may help ...
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| shower plate screws | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I have a moen single handle shower that one of the 2and a fourth inch screws have been lost, I am ...
A: Hey Monica, I googled it and found a few sites that you may be able to order these from: ...
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| moaning-humming pipe in wall | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I have a water/drain pipe in wall that is humming/ vibrating - not all the time. Pipe comes from ...
A: Hey Sandy, What you are hearing may be a few things but most likely it is just air and it is ...
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| old faucet handles stuck | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to replace the washers in old (50 yrs +) bathroom faucets. "H" and "C" caps don't appear ...
A: Hey Carl, If the faucet is 50 years old, I would just replace it because it is time and it is almost ...
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| low pressure | 6/25/2008 |
Q: my water pressure is low in the kitchen other parts of the house is ok its a pull out fault Riley ...
A: Hey Keith, Before you do that, look and see if your faucet has a aerator on it, there should be a ...
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| sagging insulation under mobile home | 6/24/2008 |
Q: Let me say thanks for everything you do first. I live in a Mobile Home, 80X16. It's a 2000 model, ...
A: Hey Michael, It sounds to me like you need to remove all the wet insulation, locate a leak and once ...
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| shower tub handle problem | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I have a Kohler shower tub combination. The handle between the hot and cold valves that controls ...
A: Hey Lloyd, Check this site out, you may just have to replace the diverter. ...
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| rushing water noises in new home | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I just moved into a new 2 story home build in 2007. we have 3 bathrooms upstairs and we discovered ...
A: Hey Bettypchen, The water hammer devices are the way to go here I believe. Let me share some sites ...
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| Toilet is not flashing | 6/16/2008 |
Q: My toilet is not flashing well. I have to try at least four five times in order to get rid of the ...
A: Ciely, I am going to share a few sites with you that may help you troubleshoot this, OK! But also ...
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| Cant get back of Diverter knob out | 6/15/2008 |
Q: Im trying to replace the diverter knob and cant get the back piece out. The plumbing is about 30 ...
A: Hey Steve, Spray some WD-40 or any penetrating oil on it and let it sit awhile. Then tap the ...
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| bath-tub not draining | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I have a rental property and tennant telling me she is standing in 4 inches of water everytime she ...
A: Hey Shawn, So you had someone try to snake and it didn't work, why? Could they not get it past the ...
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| toilet won't swirl good | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I have been having a problem with my toilet recently. I fluch and all I get is a very lazy swirl. ...
A: Hey John, It sounds to me like you need to check under your toilet rim, where the water comes out ...
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| water pressure in bathtub | 6/5/2008 |
Q: the next I turned on the hot water "full blast" and got about half the water flow I normally do. I ...
A: Hey Shannon, First, you can do this! You may either have a blockage in this line or maybe debri ...
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| Fowl odor | 6/3/2008 |
Q: There is a fowl odor just in my master bathroom. I can't tell if its coming from the toilet, vent or ...
A: Hey Sandra, Let me share a link with you that will help us troubleshoot this, OK! ...
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| garbage disposal | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I live in a rural setting and use a septic system. Can I hook up garbage disposal in my kitchen and ...
A: Hey Joe, Yes, you can but read thru this sites and be wise in what you put down it, OK! ...
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| gas heater | 6/1/2008 |
Q: Tell me about the thermal cuplic ? How do you replace it? Mine has gone out
A: Hey Lexie, Check out these sites, I think they will answer all ...
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| Slow flow from the kitchen faucet. | 5/31/2008 |
Q: The water flow from my kitchen sink faucet is very low and slow. It's a single tap with separate ...
A: Hey Michael, It sounds to me like you just need to clean out your aerator on your spout. Here is a ...
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| Sewer smell in home | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I live in an older home and have had problems will the smell of sewer backing up into the home, it ...
A: Hey Jeff, First, when was the last time the septic was pumped out? If not in 20 years, it is due ...
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| Plumbing | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I have a condo in FL it is garden syle & I am on the second (top) floor. The woman underneath me is ...
A: Hey Carol, Well, first the only thing that can affect her down below would be a vent drains, ...
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| Concrete stuck in shower drain pipe | 5/17/2008 |
Q: we have had a real slow drain ever since our contractor finished the work. It's really getting slow ...
A: Hey Steve, I found this site that deals with hazardous stuff and it may not work here because it may ...
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| very loud noise when shower is on | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I have a single handle tub/shower faucet. When we turn the shower on and the faucet handle is in ...
A: Hey Michele, This sounds like water hammer but could just be air or loose pipes and I have never ...
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| water discharge from the TP/Relief valve | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I would so appreciate your help with this issue. I was reading this "Expansion tanks are pre-charged ...
A: Hey Alisin, Here are some sites that talk about this and I hope you can follow them, they should ...
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| Fluctuating water pressure/running toilets | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I've been browsing the website but haven't found an answer to my problem. I live in a mobile home ...
A: Hey Elissa, I think I have found the reason this is happening, your pressure tank needs to be looked ...
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| Sediment in faucet | 5/13/2008 |
Q: While replacing water main pipes on my block, the city turned off the water. When the water was ...
A: Hey Cassandra, In the shower are you getting good pressure out of the spout and not so good out of ...
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| Sediment in faucet | 5/12/2008 |
Q: While replacing water main pipes on my block, the city turned off the water. When the water was ...
A: Hey Cassandra, I think what you are telling me is that you have cleaned the screens or aerators out, ...
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| sewage lift pump question | 5/11/2008 |
Q: i have a sewage lift pump in the basement. i had inadvertantly unplugged it some time ago, as we ...
A: Hey Paul, I am not sure of your question? Are you asking me if having water in your basement floor ...
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| low water pressure | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I recently got a new sink and faucet installed in my kitchen. The new faucets give hardly any water ...
A: Hey Renae, Well now we move on down the line and inspect the faucets themselves, but first, go ...
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| low water pressure | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I recently got a new sink and faucet installed in my kitchen. The new faucets give hardly any water ...
A: Hey Renae, Question, does it have a sprayer on it also and does it work well? Reason I ask is the ...
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| 3/4 BLACK PLASTIC ROLLED PIPE | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I have 3/4 black plastic rolled water pipe running to my barn. The builder hit the line and cased it ...
A: Hey Bill, I was not familiar with this pipe so I googled it and came across this site, and this ...
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| plumbing noises when using garden hose | 5/1/2008 |
Q: What causes and how do I get rid of plumbing noises when I use a garden hose? When a garden hose is ...
A: Hey Manny, This sounds to me like it is possibly a bad washer or old valve stem in your faucet. Let ...
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| low water pressure | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have very low water pressure in all my faucets, so, it is Not the little screens at the ends of ...
A: Hey Molly, You have city water right, do you have a water regulator installed, if so you can ...
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| No hot water from just one faucet | 4/30/2008 |
Q: and thanks for your time doing this! I have very little to no hot water coming from just one shower ...
A: Hey Jaimee, First, have you ever cleaned out a aerator before and do you know what it is? It is the ...
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| GLACIER BAY KITCHEN FAUCET | 4/29/2008 |
Q: hot and cold sides will not comeon, but the sprayer works. this faucet has a hot and cold side and ...
A: Hey Gene, Here is a Galcier Bay Site and they do have aerators so I am lost as to what to tell you ...
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| toilet leaking around base | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have noticed, after flushing, that there is moisture around the base of my toilet on the floor. ...
A: Hey Sharon, Do you have a strong back and can you get a helper is my first question for you? You ...
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| hot water heater | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I went downstairs and found water on the floor and the Hot Water heater making a hissing noise. I ...
A: Hey Ken, I am not an expert on heaters but let me share some sites with you that I have found that ...
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| ammonia odor from laundry sink drain | 4/26/2008 |
Q: For several months, our laundry sink drain has had a weekly odor of sewage. I pour bleach in it, ...
A: Hey Julie, Try this and see if it works any better for you, I sure hope so! But you may have a clog ...
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| toilet/tub/drain | 4/25/2008 |
Q: old house/well/toilet flushing slow/some water comes up in tub/recently replaced inside tank ...
A: Hey Nancy, You have a blockage in the line and I suggest snaking it since what you have done is not ...
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| garbage disposal (in-sink erator | 4/25/2008 |
Q: This is kinda crazy. My garbage disposal shut off while operating. I checked the house fuse (on ...
A: Hey Phil, This sounds like you have a wire that has shorted out the switch or it has just gone bad. ...
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| leaky shower faucet | 4/20/2008 |
Q: We have a symmons scald guard type shower fixture.Last week a good amount of water started coming ...
A: Hey Tracey, No, you don't have to replace the whole thing, but the washers need to be replaced and ...
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| kitchen sinks not draining | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Our kitchen was renovated a few years ago and has two sinks (both with disposals) and a dishwasher ...
A: Hey Steve, What you may have to do is bail all the water out of the sink using a sponge and pull out ...
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| Low Hot Water Pressure everywhere | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Newbie here. Tried a search but not quite finding what I need. Was having really low hot water ...
A: Hey Joe, Sorry, I can't call on company time but I think I can solve your problem. What may be ...
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| Overflow plate leak | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I'm unable to get the screws out of the overflow plate to fix the leak we have. Even my power ...
A: Hey Ann, No, they are not cemented in, it has just been there awhile. Get some WD-40 or some ...
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| shower drip | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I am having the following plumbing issue. The hot and cold faucet knobs of my shower are dripping ...
A: Hey Andrea, Yes, this is something that you can fix pretty easy. What you need to replace is the ...
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| kitchen plumbing | 4/10/2008 |
Q: i have a leak under the kitchen sink it seems to be coming from the pipes should i just replace the ...
A: Hey Tajsha, You can replace the pipe but pending on just how much it is leaking, I my choose to Goop ...
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| Plumbing issue, possible freezing damage | 4/9/2008 |
Q: Our home inspection showed several busted faucets.Is there a good chance the copper pipes are broken ...
A: Hey Nic, What were you looking for here? I would have prefered that you not rated me at all! ...
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| WASHING MACHINE | 4/8/2008 |
Q: WHEN I USE THE WASHING MACHINE..AND IT IS DRAINING...THE WATER IN THE TOILET BUBBLES...AIR ...
A: Hey Amy, You are seeing the beginnings of a major backup and you need to get you main line snaked ...
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| Hot water leak under slab | 4/7/2008 |
Q: My home is about 3 years old and I have a hot water leak under my slab. I have been having high ...
A: Hey Sarieta, I feel for you, yes a timer would help here but you need to rewire the hot water heater ...
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| keeping water from coming up in sink | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I live on the second floor in an 11-story condo where nasty water often comes up in our sink and ...
A: Hey Leigh, To my knowledge, there is not much you can do, it sounds like they are dealing with a ...
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| 1955 Garden Hose Spigot Leak | 4/4/2008 |
Q: My home built in 1955 cannot locate a valve cock to replace the leaking one due to age. Checked ...
A: Hey Jennice, It looks like you are just going to have to cut out the old one and replace it with a ...
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| downstairs bathroom | 4/4/2008 |
Q: all of a sudden both hot and cold water has stopped running from the taps on my sink and bath, also ...
A: Hey Matt, Check all you screens and make sure you don't have sediment blocking them and this may be ...
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| Toilet water turn on valve is not working | 4/3/2008 |
Q: My water quit filling up in my toilet and where you turn the water on and off no water come out. I ...
A: Hey Michelle, These darn things just break and it will need to be replaced. Do you know where you ...
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| Clogged batthroom sink and liquid plumber didnt help! | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I have a sink that is very clogged. It is clogged at the drain in the basin (I am pretty clueless ...
A: Hey Arlene, Chances are it is hair and if you have long hair that is my problem most of the time ...
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| noise in water line | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Carolyn When ever someone in my home turn on the hot water or take a shower we a loud noise ...
A: Hey Munecas, What you are hearing may be water hammer, let me share a few sites that talk about this ...
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| Bathroom shower attachment | 4/1/2008 |
Q: We recently got a new bathroom installed and it comes with a single tap bath with the shower pipe ...
A: Hey Shaun, There is an adjustment on these anti scald type showers that allow you to set the range ...
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| valve stripped | 4/1/2008 |
Q: The cold water valve fitting underneath my kitchen faucet is stripped and leaks a bit. Can this be ...
A: Hey Dan, What you need to do here is to shut off the main water supply first and replace this ...
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| Knocking water heater | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I know people have said that their pipes knock but my water heater actually knocks. We have well ...
A: Hey Vinnie, Have you ever flushed out your hot water heater is my first question to you? People ...
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| sink and tub issues | 3/27/2008 |
Q: Whenever I turn my bathroom sink on the water goes straight down, but within a few seconds it comes ...
A: Hey Cheana, First, are you on a septic tank or city sewer? If on septic, you may be in need of a ...
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| Foul smell from drains especially after the washing machine runs | 3/26/2008 |
Q: We have recently moved to an old house. We have noticed that there are foul smells in the downstairs ...
A: Hey Michelle, There are a few things you can try to rid yourself of smells in your sewer lines, but ...
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| Plumbing Drain Pipe Under Bathroom Sink | 3/25/2008 |
Q: Plumber takes Dewaldt saw cuts out trap, elbow close to wall, leaving less than 1/4" of crooked ...
A: Hey John, Yes, this connector will do the job and here is a site with pictures that even chats about ...
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| Water pipe makes banging noise. | 3/20/2008 |
Q: Water pipe makes banging noise it seems that hitting studs. It happens when I flush toilet and open ...
A: Hey Brijest, What you are describing is water hammer. Let me educate you on this and then maybe you ...
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| musty kitchen drain | 3/17/2008 |
Q: We purchased a house 6 months ago, the house is in the city so it is NOT on septic or well, it is on ...
A: Hey Patti, Have you tried vinegar, bleach, or baking soda or running ice cubes once a month, all of ...
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| Water Problem | 3/16/2008 |
Q: My dad recently changed our underground water line because it had busted all the way from the shut ...
A: Hey Myra, The more I thought about this I think I may be of some help but know that this is not my ...
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| Bathtub problems | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I have two problems with my bathtub. The first is the inside drain plug is not opening all the way. ...
A: Hey Pan, First, I think these are things that you can fix yourself so don't call the plumber yet, ...
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| Facuet Repair | 3/14/2008 |
Q: have an outdoor faucet for a hose which is leaking. I have turned the nozzle for the faucet all the ...
A: Hey Dwane, This is not a really difficult job but you will need to cut out this old spicket I ...
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| Shower problem | 3/13/2008 |
Q: My house is 23 years old. Over the last 2 months the showers (they are in two bathrooms that share ...
A: Hey NS, My first question is to ask what kind of shower heads do you have and are there any signs of ...
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| Toilet Valve/pressure question | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I have a two partFirst, while unstopping a clog in my toilet I noticed that the water control valve ...
A: Hey Tony, It may not be the toilet that is leaking but the connections to it, so you may just need ...
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| cross connection | 3/10/2008 |
Q: What is a cross connection?
A: Hey Perry, I just had to know myself what you were asking so I looked it up and found a few sites ...
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| Hot water heater noise, leak, filling up constantly | 3/9/2008 |
Q: yesterday we started hearing our hot water heater make a noise like it was constantly filling up ...
A: Hey Melissa, It sounds like it is time! And think about a tankless hot water heaters, they are on ...
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| FAUCET HOOK UP | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I AM BUILDING AN OUTDOOR KITCHEN I INSTALLED A 2 LEVER BAR SINK AND WANT BOTH THE HOT AND COLD ...
A: Hey Ray, I really don't know what you did wrong but I wish I could draw a picture for you here, LOL! ...
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| shut-off valves | 3/4/2008 |
Q: The hot water shutoff under my sink is leaking. It has PVC at one end and copper at the other, ...
A: Hey Tom, It looks to me like you are going to learn plumbing, LOL! Bottom line, it needs replacing ...
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| Water simply doesn't shut | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I have one knob in my bathroom shower, which is suppose to turn off when in the bottom (lowered) ...
A: Hey Lisa, This sounds like your diverter is worn out and you just need to replace possibley some ...
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| hot water pressure low | 3/2/2008 |
Q: There used to be a water softener in this house before we moved in at least that is what we are ...
A: Hey Lila, What you are finding is built out of minerals in your water. You do have hard water and ...
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| plumbing for washing machine | 3/2/2008 |
Q: i am going to remodel my so called mud room , it also houses my washing machine and dryer on my main ...
A: Hey John, Yes, you can do this but pipe size is importand here, you need at least a 2" for a washer ...
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| brass fitting | 3/1/2008 |
Q: Should I use white teflon tape for a brass fitting?
A: Hey Randy, Normally brass seals itself being a softer metal but using teflon tape is like insurance ...
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| plumbing | 2/29/2008 |
Q: The toilet is constantly running, but I've never seen this when there's no apparent malfunction. The ...
A: Hey Tom, So what you are telling me is that with no water going in, you are still getting water ...
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| Sink drain doesn't match | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I'm installing a new kitchen sink in a new building. The sink drain doesn't' match up with the ...
A: Hey Sal, It looks like you are going to learn how to install an new drain, :)! Let me see if I can ...
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| floor drain | 2/27/2008 |
Q: water is backing up out of my floor drain whenever i flush the toilet or use the taps, what would be ...
A: Hey Trevor, What is causing this is the beginning of a major backup and you need to take action now ...
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| plumbing noise | 2/24/2008 |
Q: my home has is built on a slab with plumbing in walls and ceilings. In one certain bedroom I hear ...
A: Hey Jerry, What you are experiencing is called water hammer. I can share a few sites with you that ...
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| low water pressure | 2/24/2008 |
Q: My tub has only a trickle of water pressure-hot and cold. Water pressure is fine everywhere else. ...
A: Hey Donnie, It sounds to me like you need to replace your washers in your valve stem in your tub ...
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| vibrating, groaning pipes, (groaning whale) | 2/23/2008 |
Q: Our pipes started groaning, not related to any water running activity. They just randomly groan ...
A: Hey Kirsten, What you are experiencing is called water hammer. I can share a few sites with you ...
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| plumbing | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I've got poor water pressure in the kitchen and bathroom shower, I've lived here for several years ...
A: Oh My, I have never talked to anyone who had my Late Mothers same name, you are giving me goose ...
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| Crack in tub | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I just read your profile (nice pic, by the way. :) and since you have quite a bit of experience in ...
A: Ya made me smile, LOL! Well I have tried several things on fiberglass since I own an old 1974 ...
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| Water Vault / Box - enclosure for Water line | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I need to replace the box / vault which encloses my main water line. Contractors ran over it with a ...
A: Hey Terance, First of all, I think you need to get an estimate of repairs and take it to the ...
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| Damaged Copper Pipe | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I have a copper pipe just below my kitchen sink that leads to an outside hose.. I have just figured ...
A: Hey Mark, There are several things you can do here to fix this. I like Plumbers Goop myself because ...
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| Noise in sink/bathtub drains when flushing toilet | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I have a two storey semi. When we flush our upstairs toilet I can here water noise in the kitchen ...
A: Hey David, You may be hearing the beginning of a backup, how long as this been going on is my first ...
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| Dirty Water | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I turned on our basement shower to clean it, and when I turned it on it was dirty, and then it went ...
A: Hey Angie, Sometimes when old pipes set awhile rust forms in them and when you flush them out, you ...
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| Repairing a Shower Valve | 2/12/2008 |
Q: We have three knobs on our shower/tub. The center knob controls the shower/tub water. Left is Hot, ...
A: Hey Neil, Not knowing exactly what manufacturer your fixture is makes this difficult but I found a ...
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| Sink noise when flushing toilet | 2/11/2008 |
Q: sorry to ask another question so similar to the last one, our sink gurgles loudly when our toilet is ...
A: Hey Kim, That is what I am here for so not to worry! But as for your sink, you may want to snake ...
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| Washer | 2/10/2008 |
Q: The water connections (spigots) hot and cold leak once I attached the hose connections from the ...
A: Hey Gloria, So let me see if I am understanding this, OK? The water is actually leaking from the ...
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| bathroom sink | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I was holding the stopper down while lifting and depressing the lift arm and the stopper somehow got ...
A: Hey Jamie, Those darn things just get stuck sometimes and all I can tell you to do is to get under ...
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| shimming a wobbly toilet | 2/6/2008 |
Q: Just looking at the other question and I think I am at the point I need to shim mine can you tell me ...
A: Hey Ben, As for the tank being off by 2 inches, there is not much you can do about that unless you ...
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| Toilet making a clicking sound after flushing | 2/5/2008 |
Q: In the last couple of days our toilet has been making a clicking or knocking sound when its filling ...
A: Hey Tony, I am not sure about the clicking sound, but the knocking could be water hammer. Water ...
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| Shower flow | 2/4/2008 |
Q: We have great water flow in all our faucets, toilets, etc. except the cold water faucet in one of ...
A: Hey Bud, Have you tried replacing the valve stem on that faucet yourself? I would do that first and ...
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| Dryer venting | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I bought a house 6 months ago, there is a dryer vent under the house (in the foundation) but the ...
A: Hey Jim, The important thing to think about when you are venting a dryer is the amount of lint that ...
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| toilet plumbing | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I have a toilet that does not have a float ball. The water level in the tank is too high and it is ...
A: Hey Lisa, Here is a site that will help you, there is a screw that you can adjust to fix this ...
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| winterized home | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a house that I'm planning to move into in New York. The water has been shut-off. ...
A: Hey Mary, First, get the heat on in the house and then you have to flush out all the lines in the ...
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| unexplained water flow | 1/30/2008 |
Q: While attempting to repair a leak in a bathroom sink, my handiman turned off the water coming into ...
A: Hey Anne, Not knowing the layout of the home, this one is hard for me to say. But it may have just ...
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| replacing a damaged male faucet aerator | 1/30/2008 |
Q: Carolyn--we were finally able to remove the faulty aerator from the bathroom sink faucet (the rubber ...
A: Hey Christine, I didn't fine one at 0.915 inch but 0.9375 (15/16") check out these sites, maybe they ...
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| plumbing | 1/29/2008 |
Q: My pipes make a moaning and rattling sound when running water at certain times. It will slowly go ...
A: Hey Joanie, What you are experiencing is water hammer. I can share a few websites with you that may ...
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| plumbing new upstairs bathroom | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 1925 house with only one bathroom. Upstairs there are two small bedrooms. I'd like to put ...
A: Hey Lora, They make tankless water heaters and that may be a suggestion if getting hot water up ...
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| plumbing | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I had a plumber install new bathroom shower fixtures. Immediately after he installed them i heard ...
A: Hey Delores, What you are experiencing is water hammer. I can share a few websites with you that can ...
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| toilet wax ring repair | 1/26/2008 |
Q: old wax ring, etc in my bathroom that has a stone slate type of flooring. I'm now ready to put a new ...
A: Hey Greg, So you are telling me that you can't remove the bolts, right? Why do you need to if you ...
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| toliet problems | 1/26/2008 |
Q: when we flush it doesn't empty all the way an then fills the bowl to the rim. now when we plunge it ...
A: Hey Carrie, You are about to have a backup and you better get a snake down you line or clean out you ...
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| stuck cleanout plug | 1/24/2008 |
Q: My cleanout plug seems to be stuck. It looks to be brass and thew pipe is black iron. I have had a ...
A: Hey Chris, All that I can suggest is to let it sit overnight and try tapping it with a hammer with ...
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| tub/shower faucet assembly | 1/20/2008 |
Q: My hubby recently died, and 2 young friends of my son were helping me with bath repairs, then had to ...
A: Hey Melodee, Since I don't know what brand we are talking about all I could find was this site and I ...
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| damaged waste line from washer | 1/20/2008 |
Q: Our washing machine empties from a metal pipe to what appears to be a plastic one which is ...
A: Hey Amy, There is a way that you may be able to prepair this but no telling just how long it will ...
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| slow toilet related to kitchen sink | 1/19/2008 |
Q: ..we have a toilet that is slow to drain (whether we pour a bucket of water in there or if we flush ...
A: Hey Nancy, It sounds to me like you have a possible blockage in your sewer line and you need to ...
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| Toilet | 1/18/2008 |
Q: If given a choice would you use a standard toilet or a backflush toilet in a basement bathroom.
A: Hey Paul, Here is a few sites that may help you decide but it does hinge on where your actual sewer ...
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| double 50 gal water heaters | 1/18/2008 |
Q: Carolyn: I will be replacing a single gas fired 50 gallon water heater with two 50 gallon gas fired ...
A: Hey Gary, My Mechanical Engineer said that parrallel is the way to go, I hope this helps and good ...
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| hot water heater | 1/17/2008 |
Q: The hot water runs out before I can finish my shower and there is not enough hot water to take a ...
A: Hey Ann, It is time to replace that old thing for sure, it may be full of sediment which is ...
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| removing a old ?iron tub | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I heard somewhere the best way to get a old 40? gallon bathtub out is with a sledge hammer. Ok, so ...
A: Hey Jane, I oops with the first responce so let me try again, LOL! This is not my area of expertise ...
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| toilet | 12/14/2007 |
Q: Please Help, My toilet won't quit running! I only know that if you hold down the long handle float & ...
A: Hey Laura, This is a case where I need to teach you about toilets. I have this site "Toilets 101" ...
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| Poor Hot Water pressure | 12/12/2007 |
Q: The water pressure in our house is fine for cold water, but very poor at least half the strength of ...
A: Hey Dana, Have you ever flushed out the hot water heater? It is a maintance thing because sediment ...
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| Washer Drain | 12/11/2007 |
Q: When our washer spins the water out we can hear it sounding like it is filling the line then it will ...
A: Hey Rebecca, If it was me, I would rent a snake and do the line from the washer out and then flush ...
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| Hot Water Tank Leaking | 12/8/2007 |
Q: My relief valve was releasing water full bore last night when I came home. At least upward of 40 ...
A: Hey Rodney, I am NOT an Expert with heaters but I do have a website that will help explain how they ...
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| Dripping kitchen faucet | 12/8/2007 |
Q: Good Morning! I have a kitchen faucet that has a slow steady drip that is driving me crazy,not to ...
A: Hey Susan, Check out all of the types since I am really not sure what one actually matches yours, ...
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| shower | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I have a loud whistle sound from my shower head, I have two other bathrooms and they are ok. Any ...
A: Hey John, Have you ever removed a shower head before? I would try that first and just have some PVC ...
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| Bathroom Sink Leak | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Leak may not be the right word here....there is always water in the pea trap, and when I run more ...
A: Hey Sandie, I am NOT an expert when it comes to that darn pea trap setup. Wen I last installed my ...
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| shower valve will not turn off | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I have a Kohler Taboret pressure shower valve. It will not turn off easily. It just spins for ...
A: Hey Alan, I sounds like you need to do a little repair if all that is going on, or you may need to ...
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| Water coming up in the bathtub | 11/3/2007 |
Q: My mobile home is 2 years old. Recently, the washer water is coming up in the bathtub. In addition, ...
A: Hey Dielle, Something tells me that your slope on your lines are not correct for proper drainage. ...
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| Shower | 11/3/2007 |
Q: Why does my shower work when its set to fill bath up? Only way to stop the shower is to turn it to ...
A: Hey Melinda, I know this is a long site but highlight it all and copy/paste it into your web browser ...
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| Pumptrol adjustment | 11/1/2007 |
Q: The water pressure at the pressure tank drops to about 10-15 before the pump kicks on and does not ...
A: Hey John, I am not an Expert in this area but I do own a well so I have a few sites that I use when ...
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| Shower | 10/31/2007 |
Q: Why does my shower work when its set to fill bath up? Only way to stop the shower is to turn it to ...
A: Hey Melinda, That is because someone installed it that way most likely. Since I don't know what ...
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| Turning off water to the house faucets | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I have a leaking valve in my guest bathroom - in order to change it I have to turn the water off to ...
A: Hey Debbie, Do you know where the main water line runs up to you home? The main shut off should be ...
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| Pipew from the wall under kitchen sink | 10/27/2007 |
Q: The pipe under my kitchen sink is starting to come apart from the pipe in the wall itself. I need ...
A: Hey Tony, You can fix this one. I am sending you a few websites that go into this repair and then ...
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| plumbing/water pressure | 10/27/2007 |
Q: little to no hot water pressure. water comes on but flow dwindles to dripping. no problem w/cold ...
A: Hey Carol, It sounds to me like you have a clogged screen or aearator and all you need to do is to ...
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| cellar | 10/25/2007 |
Q: were do I get information on plumbing a toilet & shower in a cellar
A: Hey Skipper, This is NOT my area of experise but here are a few sites that I found that may help get ...
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| Bathroom sink | 10/23/2007 |
Q: my bathroom sink was working fine ( i was running the hot water and cold water together ) then all ...
A: Hey Aubrey, It sounds like your aerator/screen is clogged with sediment or sand. Try this and see ...
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| noisy toilet | 10/20/2007 |
Q: After my toilet is flushed the sound of the water filling back up in the tank seems really loud. I ...
A: Hey Carol, As for how things work, toilets have nothing to do with water heaters since they use cold ...
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| Water Pressure | 10/19/2007 |
Q: We have a well and lately when the water is turned on, it will run for a while but then suddenly die ...
A: Hey Laura, I am not an expert in this area but I too own a well and I have found a few good sites ...
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| Plumbing | 10/19/2007 |
Q: When I do my laundry, I get gurgling in the kitchen drains when the washer is draining... tonight, ...
A: Hey Ang, You are getting a warning that you are about to have a backup in your drain system and you ...
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| Tile or Tub surround | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I am in the process of redoing the tiled walls of my tub/shower due to water damage consisting of ...
A: Hey Shannon, I prefer surround type myself based on cleanibility, is that a word, LOL? I grew up ...
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| Bathroom sinks | 10/16/2007 |
Q: When the water has drained fromt he sinks there is a noisy gurgling sound. I have tried using the ...
A: Hey Anne, First, this is not my strong area but I can pass on some info that may help, OK! Gurgling ...
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| Water Surge/Water Hammer | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I have a well with a 52 gal diaphragm tank and 20/40 pressure switch. The tank and associated ...
A: Hey Steve, I am NOT an expert in this area but I also have a well so I can give you a site or two on ...
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| Single Lever Bathtub Faucet-Warm Water | 10/13/2007 |
Q: A plumber recently installed a new single lever faucet in my bathtub. Now I can't get HOT water ...
A: Hey Cindy, Call the plumber back and have him adjust the settings in the faucet, or walk you thru ...
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| running toliet | 10/9/2007 |
Q: It runs off and on for a few seconds every few mintues. Some seal must be bad? Anyway, it is in a ...
A: Hey Chris, Try just cleaning the flapper that is in the bottom of the tank, the thing that lifts up ...
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| steam shower | 10/8/2007 |
Q: We purchased a house two years ago. The house was built in 1990. There is a steam shower in the ...
A: Hey Rachel, This is not in my area of expertise but I will tell you that pretty much any electrician ...
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| american standard vent away toilet | 10/4/2007 |
Q: our toilet has not been flushing all of the waste. I have tried to raise the water level, but still ...
A: Hey Luigi, Does there seem to be any built up of minerals in your tank or bowl? If so, the water ...
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| Decreased Water Pressure | 10/4/2007 |
Q: What could be causing the over all drop in water pressure in our three story home that was built in ...
A: Hey Martha, Have you tried cleaning out the aerators/screens in your faucets? Sediment can block ...
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| SOUND OF AIR COURSING THROUGH HOT WATER PIPES | 10/3/2007 |
Q: Carolyn, I hope you can tackle this one. There is an audible & constant sound of air in the hot ...
A: Hey Nick, I found a similar situation with one of the other experts and I hope this matches up with ...
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| sulphur well | 10/3/2007 |
Q: what would be the chances of redrilling and getting good water if everyone around me has good water ...
A: Hey Shari, This is not my area of comfort but I can share a few sites with you that may help get you ...
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| water pressure | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I just moved into a three level townhouse. There is a basement full bath. The water pressure in ...
A: Hey Eric, This is not an area that I know much on other than the fact that some homes on city water ...
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| Changing a Delta tub faucet to Moen | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 yr old Delta tub faucet. I just bought a Moen brand. I noticed the valve in the wall ...
A: Hey Cherron, Yes, it best to stay with the same brand because of that very problem. But even then ...
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| leaking water line from water to toilet | 9/25/2007 |
Q: please help...I replaced the guts of my toilet this weekend because it would not stop running. well ...
A: Hey Nikki, Is it leaking at the connection after the shutoff valve or is the shutoff valve leaking? ...
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| Leaking Faucet | 9/23/2007 |
Q: My Father and I have spent all day trying to fix a leak in out bathroom. We have a 30 year old home ...
A: I feel your pain. Did you use white PVC tape (Plumbers Tape) on any of the threaded connections? ...
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| sorry | 9/22/2007 |
Q: Carolyn: Please excuse me for addressing you as "sir" in my previous question. ...
A: Hey Dan, Now I understand the confusion, I passed on your question because it goes pass my confort ...
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| Shower faucet -stem | 9/22/2007 |
Q: Shower faucet, (Gerber)is dripping. I have proper tools (wrench) do the job, however I can't remove ...
A: Hey Jack, I have done everything that you have done and the darn thing wouldn't budge so I tried a ...
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| ice maker | 9/21/2007 |
Q: We purchased a new frig. about two years ago. The delivery crew set up the auto icemaker by tapping ...
A: Hey Rand, LOL, so we meet again, LOL! Well, what I would do on this one it a kinda a temperary ...
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| water pressure | 9/21/2007 |
Q: We moved into a twenty year old home about 2 years ago. One of the first things we had done was the ...
A: Hey Rand, What you described is what is called "Water Hammer". I think you need to adjust the ...
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| no water from kitchen sink | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I have no water,just a trickle,coming out of my kitchen sink only.However,when either handle is ...
A: Hey Gaby, This is not my specialty but I can share a few sites with you and tell you what I think ...
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| cold water knob | 9/19/2007 |
Q: Carolyn, My mother and I are in our first flip house, and we bought the house out of ...
A: Hey Chris, Can you find the maker name on the faucet anywhere? There are lots of Plumbing Houses ...
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| Brown sludge in bathroom sinks | 9/17/2007 |
Q: Came home and found brown sludge that must have come from the drain in one bathroom that has two ...
A: Hey Jonathan, I think you need to check your drains for starters and possilbly run some cleaners ...
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| Pause in Water Flow | 9/16/2007 |
Q: My kitchen faucet often has a pause in water flow when first turned on. At times it will start with ...
A: Hey Eva, Have you ever checked you screens in your faucets? That can't explain everything that you ...
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| smelly tub drain | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT I CAN DO TO FRESHEN UP AND GET RID OF A SMELLY TUB ...
A: Hey Alaica, Most likely you have hair caught down around your drain and it needs to be cleaned out ...
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| Low pressure and humming in kitchen sink | 9/11/2007 |
Q: The water pressure in the kitchen sink is really low. It doesn't matter if I have the hot water, ...
A: Hey Leah, When you checked the screens did you see anything in them at all? Did you run the water ...
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| Turning water off on vacation | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I plan to leave my house for several weeks. There is a valve that turns the water off to my house ...
A: Hey David, Just a few weeks... I might shut off your heater too, just in case. Gas and a closed up ...
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| plumbing | 9/9/2007 |
Q: Myone of the 3 toilets (downstairs) in my house seems to have a slow leak at the inflow pipe coming ...
A: Hey Michael, Do you have a shut off at the wall for the toilet like the first picture of this site? ...
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| shower drain | 9/8/2007 |
Q: the floor in my bathroom (Linoleum)swelled up after I took a shower. when I peeled back the flooring ...
A: Hey Marilyn, Yes, a plumbers snake will do the job for a clog if you can get it down the drain. Can ...
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| kitchen sink sprayer | 9/8/2007 |
Q: My sprayer on my kitchen sink was stuck "on" water would not come out of sink faucet when sprayer ...
A: Hey Amy, This is not my area of expertise but I can share a website with you that I use to help on ...
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| tub stop and toilet leak | 9/7/2007 |
Q: When I take a shower, after about 5 minutes or so the water begins to puddle around the drain in the ...
A: Hey Christy, You snake from inside the house and I will give you a site that will help better than I ...
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| Pressure in pipes | 9/7/2007 |
Q: All of a sudden when I turn my focet on I get a two second high pressure blast of water and then it ...
A: Hey Mike, Are you on well water or city is my first question? If city, has your water suppler ...
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| Water won't turn off from under sink! | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I can't believe I got through. Anyway my problem is My kitchen single handle ball type faucet is ...
A: Hey Loretta, You made it, I just hope I am worth it, :). Well, it is not that bad for starters, OK! ...
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| Well Water - Fluctuating Pressure/Cloudy Water | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I live about halfway between Atlanta and Columbus, GA. I have lived in this home since it was new 5 ...
A: Hey Jack, This is not my specialty but I too have a well and I have found a few sites that have ...
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| PLUMBING | 9/4/2007 |
Q: My bathtub faucet drips about one drip every 3 seconds. This started last week. I have never done ...
A: Hey Al, It sounds like your washers in your faucet are worn out and need replacing on the valve ...
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| Low water preasure | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I have just purchased an older home that has the old galvanized pipes.The water pressure in the home ...
A: Hey Vanessa, You are welcome! Well, have you ever drained out your hot water heater? Sediment and ...
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| Slow Drainage in Brand New Basement Shower | 9/2/2007 |
Q: We just recently had our basement remodeled and had a shower installed. After using the new shower ...
A: Hey Jennifer, You need to snake out your drain. If recent construction has taken place there is no ...
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| random banging and thumping... | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I live in a colonial style condo built in 1986. The Hot Water heater is NOT the original. The Hot ...
A: Hey Annie, This is sounding like water hammer. Loose pipes, no air chamber and many other things ...
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| leaky toilet bolt | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I have a year old toilet that has a slow leak from one of the bolts connecting the tank to the seat. ...
A: Hey Diana, I don't understand why it is leaking but Plumbers Goop is some wonderful stuff that will ...
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| Low water preasure | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I have just purchased an older home that has the old galvanized pipes.The water pressure in the home ...
A: Hey Vanessa, I bet that your screen in your faucet (the aerator) has been blocked with sand or ...
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| Deep-Well Problem | 8/29/2007 |
Q: We have a 125' Deep-Well, and it's been working fairly good for about 2 years, 4 yrs ago we had a ...
A: Hey Linda, This is not my area but what I can do here is share a website or two with you and hope to ...
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| Low water pressure | 8/28/2007 |
Q: My problem is in the bathroom sink. All of a sudden there is NO water pressure , we have looked ...
A: Hey Brenda, I think your screen is blocked. Unscrew the head of the faucet off and look what is ...
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| GARBAGE DISPOSAL REMOVAL | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I have no power no power to my garbage disposal, so I am assuming the motor is dead...I have checked ...
A: Hey Pat, If you are handy, you can do this, OK. But the biggy is do you have tools? And can you ...
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| pressure tank | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I am on a well system with a 5-year old Craftman tank model 390.291758. Is it a "bladder tank"? I ...
A: Hey Alex, What I think is happening and I also have a well, is that for some reason, the sides of ...
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| portable dishwasher | 8/25/2007 |
Q: Carolyn, I'm moving into a house whose owner converted it from a general store to a residential ...
A: Hey Brian, No harm will be done, just make sure the drain is held in place when you use it or you ...
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| Bath single faucet replacement | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I replaced the shower hot/clod water head. Now the hot water comes when I turn the faucet right ...
A: Hey Andrew, One of the pros will probably know for sure, but on some brands/models, that can happen ...
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| winterization | 8/24/2007 |
Q: The house will be vacant Nov thur Feb as I will be spending this time in warmer climates. I was ...
A: Hey Gene, I found a website or two that better explains what you should do quicker that I could, :). ...
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| weird toilet issue | 8/23/2007 |
Q: Came back from vacation and all the toilets in the house had brown matter in them. There are 2 ...
A: Hey Chase, I think what you are growing is brown algae in your tank while you were away. Yes, ...
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| Hot water running dirty | 8/23/2007 |
Q: For the past year if I turn my hot water on first in my bath tub it makes a rumbling sound and the ...
A: Hey Lisette, You need to flush out your hot water heater. This is something that everyone should do ...
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| Stinky bathroom | 8/22/2007 |
Q: We built our house 2 1/2 years ago, and occasionally get a smell coming from our guest bathroom that ...
A: Hey Lindsey, I would first snake the sink drain and see if you have something hung up in it, like ...
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| Bathroom sink faucet stopped working | 8/22/2007 |
Q: my bathroom sink faucet stopped working recently and my husband decided that it probably needed to ...
A: Hey Annette, I am not sure what to tell you to do here that you most likely have not done, like make ...
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| moaning pipes | 8/21/2007 |
Q: every so often I get a medium to load constant moan in my pipes. It will go a way by itself after a ...
A: Hey Darin, All I can do here is send you to a site that talks about noises and l hope that something ...
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| humming noise in hot water heater | 8/20/2007 |
Q: We live in a 3 year old house, which is very well built according to the inspector who checked ...
A: Hey Debra, First, I suggest that you flush your waterheater out, this is something that should be ...
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| protecting pipes | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I have remodeled an old cabin. I have no crawl space, but have some plywood around the bottom of ...
A: Hey Hilary, Yes, if it was me, I would wrap with HT (heat tracing) because I don't ever want to be ...
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| fixing the finish of a sink.. | 8/19/2007 |
Q: Carolyn, This may be a tough one. I put in a Pegasus kitchen sink about a year ago. It is a ...
A: Hey Gary, Is Anthracite sandable, like can you actally use a little sand paper on it? Just how deep ...
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| Plumbing | 8/18/2007 |
Q: My dishwasher and sink booth drain out trough my disposal. When I drain my sink water out through ...
A: Hey Joe, Because the Plumber who plumbed it messed up or was lazy! Never would I have done that ...
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| 240 volt submersible water pump | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I have had this current pump running for around 5 years. Last year in the summer it started cutting ...
A: Hey David, First, this is not my area of knowledge but I can send you to a few sites that may help, ...
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| smelly kitchen | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I have a house that is at least 50 years old. We live in a rural small cotton producing town with ...
A: Hey Carrie, I would use Clorox. If it is good enought to use in my well it should work here. But ...
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| replacing faucets | 8/14/2007 |
Q: We have just purchased an older home and would like to replace the 70's faucets with something ...
A: Hey MJ, Sometimes you can get lucky and match up to your existing fixtures. Just get the name of ...
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| Slow running water inside house but on on the outside | 8/14/2007 |
Q: Wwater in the house is running very slow but on the outside pipes there are running fine.What could ...
A: Hey Henderson, Is it running slow in the bath tub as well? If not then the problem is in the ...
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| toilet noise | 8/13/2007 |
Q: After repeatedly flushing my toilet it did not refill with water and a few hours later I noticed the ...
A: Hey Mary, There is this thing called the "Flapper" that lifts up and down in the bottom of the tank ...
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| hot water pressure | 8/8/2007 |
Q: We have low hot water pressure throughout the house. Kitchen seems to be fine just the two bathrooms ...
A: Hey John, My first question is when was the last time that you drained you water heater and flushed ...
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| residential lift station | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I'm interested in buying a cottage on a lake in Maine. The house has no indoor plumbing but has a ...
A: Hey Ed, I am not an expert in residential life stations but I can send you to a few websites that ...
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| leaking shower faucet | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I just moved into a new house. One thing that was picked up on the home inspection was the faucet ...
A: Hey Eric, Let me send you a website that can help you to fix this, it just sounds to me like a ...
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| New sink | 8/5/2007 |
Q: We currently have a 2 drain partintioned sink with theright drain used for the garbage disposal. We ...
A: Hey Lori, Sometimes you just have to cut the plumbing up and reinstall new connections to fit and ...
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| no hot water side pressure at kitchen faucet | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I have a problem that just happened this morning. I had the kitchen faucet on hot all the way open ...
A: Hey John, I bet that the washer or diverter has given up the glost! How old is it? That you know ...
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| plumbing renovation | 8/4/2007 |
Q: Where can I find good information for the best type of pipe or tubing and fixtures for a major ...
A: Hey K, Here is a site that talks about tankless water heaters: ...
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| Moen Ballcock replacement | 8/4/2007 |
Q: The water refill orginally was very fast- this new one is REALLY slow.Did we miss an adjustment ...
A: Hey Karen, All I can do is to send you to a website that I hope will help answer this question for ...
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| bathroom sink | 8/3/2007 |
Q: While unclogging my bathroom sink, I took the pipes under the sink apart. There is a straight pipe ...
A: Hey Betty, Is it up near the sink drain that it is leaking, if so I suggest Plumbers Goop. Just ...
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| single sink to a double sink | 8/3/2007 |
Q: i want to install a double bowl counter top in my bathroom. the current counter top has a single ...
A: Hey Jaylene, I think that you can match up somehow but you need to know the exact size fittings you ...
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| tub/shower pressure | 8/2/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been living in our home for a little over a year now. It is not new ...
A: Hey Juli, I have the same problem in my guest shower and it is the diverter. Now some spouts you ...
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| toilet "phantom flush" | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I have for some time been getting a so-called phantom flush from my toilet tank, where it will ...
A: Hey Bob, This one is interesting, but it has to do with the water pressure changing and maybe a ...
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| single sink to a double sink | 8/1/2007 |
Q: i want to install a double bowl counter top in my bathroom. the current counter top has a single ...
A: Hey Jaylene, Yes, you just have to install two tee's off the hot and cold to tie them to and then I ...
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| shower faucet | 4/29/2007 |
Q: Greetings, the screw has broken off into my hot water knob in my shower. The leaking head is now ...
A: Hey Carmalita, Did the screw break off flush with the seat? If it didn't, you might be able to grab ...
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| backup tubs/toilets | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I live in a trailer house..1650 sq feet. two bath. I ran my washer the other day and now both of my ...
A: Hey Stacey, Yes, you are really in need of a plumber now and stop flushing until you do get one out ...
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| Cold water no hot water, then later, hot water returns | 4/22/2007 |
Q: What would cause hot water to be absent in all faucets, then appear again within an hour? I thought ...
A: Hey Sydney, This is not an area that I claim to know anything, OK. But here is a couple wetsites ...
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| toilet repair | 4/21/2007 |
Q: our toilet has the regular old fashioned float in the tank. recently when flushed, the bowl will ...
A: Hey Milt, I will share with you a few websites that can help you troubleshoot. ...
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| toilet | 4/21/2007 |
Q: Everything on the toilet seems fine, until I flush. The water starts spinning and sucking in the ...
A: Hey Adrienne, First, have you done anything inside the tank so far? If not, then good. Remove the ...
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| Slow draining tub, broken stopper | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I hope that you can help me. I have a 50 year old home with a tub drain that is probably as old. It ...
A: Hey Doug, This is not my area of expertise but do call around and get a few more estimates before ...
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| Is there any way so i can fix my shower hose ? | 4/20/2007 |
Q: Ok. here's my problem : i have a Jacuzzi with the shower hose connected somewhere underneath it, i ...
A: Hey Daniel, There has to be a way to get back in there to tighten that connection and seal it up ...
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| sewer gas | 4/19/2007 |
Q: could you tell me why my upstairs bathroom gurgles when we flush the toilet downstairs and has a ...
A: Hey Judith, The gurgles scare me, that normally means a sewer backup is near, OK! When what was the ...
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| sewage pipe cap | 4/19/2007 |
Q: In the trap that contains the sewer pipes in my house, I had to remove the caps caps to drain the 5 ...
A: Hey Jim, Do you have a Digital camera, if so take a picture of that it was on if you can or sketch ...
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| washing machine leak | 4/18/2007 |
Q: water has been puddling under washer. I finally found source of leak. When running on cold/warm, ...
A: Hey Rob, Your diverter may be clogged. I have had this problem many times and keep an extra one on ...
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| Extended Warranty for new home | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I have recently bought a new home (seattle area) and my 1 year warranty is going to expire soon. I ...
A: Hey Pavan, I am not one to waste my hard earned money, but I am willing to shop around and get the ...
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| Water heater replacement | 4/17/2007 |
Q: 50 gal electric water heater installed for $689.00. Is this a good price? I live in the Baltimore ...
A: Hey Rob, I did a search and found that if you are paying over twice what the material cost is then ...
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| Boiler keeps cutting out/flame goes out | 4/17/2007 |
Q: i am a young female in my first home and pretty useless when it comes to things like this, so i'd ...
A: Hey Lauren, This is not my area of knowledge, but I am going to look into this and see what I can ...
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| Bathroom Shower | 4/16/2007 |
Q: When I turn on my single handle shower the pipes bang if I try to set it in the warn area, If I go ...
A: Hey Dennis, What you are talking sounds like water hammer. I am sending you a website that can ...
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| Broken Seal on Water Heater | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I have a slow leak that is coming from the top of a water heater near the T/P valve. I'm thinking I ...
A: Hey Nate, If it is around the connection, and is threaded you should use PVC tape on it. But you ...
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| Gurgling sound in tub | 3/29/2007 |
Q: Every time the stool is flushed it produces a loud gurgle in the tub and floor drain in the ...
A: Hey Michelle, This is normally a sign that you are developing a backup and need to clear your lines. ...
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| pressure in plumbing system too high | 3/29/2007 |
Q: My water heater has a constant leak and it's coming from the t&p relief valve. I know these valves ...
A: Hey Lawrence, I am not an expert on heaters but I do know of some websites that can help ...
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| well water presure is low | 3/28/2007 |
Q: This is the second day that my water pressure is low. I have checked the pressure in the tank and it ...
A: Hey Enrique, I am not an expert in this area, but I do have one and I have a site that I will share ...
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| rotten egg smell | 3/26/2007 |
Q: In the kitchen sink I get the rotten egg smell when I use the hot water. a plumber came to fix ...
A: Hey Cathy, Are you sure it is just the hot water? I am going to send you a website that talks about ...
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| Water Hose | 3/25/2007 |
Q: We recently bought a home but when we use the outdoor water hose it makes a sound similar to the ...
A: Hey Tina, There should be no sound other than the sound of running water so what may be going on is ...
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| electrolysis | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I have replaced one of my standpipes twice in the last 7 years due to excessive corrosion causing ...
A: Hey Rich, I am going to send you to a few websites that can help you here, OK! ...
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| Cast Iron Pipes | 3/22/2007 |
Q: Just took over as president board of directors, my condo. was built in 1974. First floor is covered ...
A: Hey Luis, What I am going to do here is send you several sites that talk about this and so you can ...
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| Shower repair | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I have a single handle shower (delta) with a ball valve. The cold water works fine but the hot is ...
A: Hey Kel, If you have already tried replacing all the parts to no prevail, it may be time to just ...
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| Well Pressure Tank Cycling | 3/21/2007 |
Q: Well is 140' deep with a submersed pump. Pressure tank is bladder style and runs 40 - 60 psi. ...
A: Hey Steve, When was the last time you replaced your pressure switch (~$20.00)? I think that may be ...
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| rusty water | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I had new bathtub and fixtures replaced couple of months ago and ever since then, there is rust in ...
A: Hey Janet, Sounds like you stirred things up with the new installation and may need to replace some ...
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| Squealing Toilet | 3/19/2007 |
Q: My toilet just started squealing and the water doesn't seem to want to stop filling in the tank and ...
A: Hey Kelly, Yes, indeed you can fix this yourself! I am going to send you a few websites that make ...
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| plumbing in older mobile homes | 3/18/2007 |
Q: Our mobile home was built in 1971. Recently the hot water has quit working. We have hot water to the ...
A: Hey Liz, I have begun to learn that older mobile homes tend to get sediment build up in the pipes ...
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| Very little hot water! | 3/18/2007 |
Q: Carolyn, I have a 50 gallon Ruudglas Pacemaker electric water heater, that was installed last year. ...
A: Hey Gus, I am going to send you a website or two that should help you troubleshoot this darn thing, ...
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| water heater | 3/18/2007 |
Q: I have an electric water heater I am trying to install. Can you tell me what wires are conected to ...
A: Hey Nathan, I am going to send you a few websites that should help you out here, OK! But you should ...
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| Ring down the commode | 3/18/2007 |
Q: Can I retrieve my ring that may have gotten flushed? We have a septic tank - can I get to it before ...
A: Hey Sonnie, Have you checked the trap in the toilet for starters? Beening so small it may have ...
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| copper plumbing | 3/17/2007 |
Q: My home is 16 years old and I have copper lines in my home for water. About 6 ft from my water meter ...
A: Here is another site that really puts in in perspective! ~Carolyn~ ...
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| shower | 3/17/2007 |
Q: what causes water to come from the shower and faucet at the same time if the shower is on?
A: Hey Pamela, That is what they call the diverter valve, it must be worn out. I will give you a ...
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| washer empties into toilet? | 3/17/2007 |
Q: Never ever saw this. When my washer emptied extra large load, I heard bubbling in the bathroom -- ...
A: Hey Cat, You can do this, or you can get a boy friend, or your Dad, I can think of all kinds of ways ...
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| washer empties into toilet? | 3/16/2007 |
Q: Never ever saw this. When my washer emptied extra large load, I heard bubbling in the bathroom -- ...
A: Hey Cat, Just how old is the plumbing in the trailer? They seem to get clogged with age and need ...
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| Pressure switch | 3/16/2007 |
Q: The pressure gauge switch is constantly clicking on and off. The pressure builds to 40 then drops ...
A: Hey Paula, Here is a site that should help troubleshoot better than I can but I think you need to ...
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| kithchen sink both sides are clogged | 3/16/2007 |
Q: i am renting a house in Las Vegas and the landlord will not come over to unclog my kitchen sink. ...
A: Hey Michelle, Do you own a wet/dry vacuum??? Can you rent a snake and run it down the drain? It ...
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| main water supply off & bath faucet still drips | 2/21/2007 |
Q: I have a Price Pfister kit to replace the entire bath fixtures, stems & seats. I turned off the ...
A: Hey Linda, I am going to send you a few websites that may help you fix this problem, OK! But to ...
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| floor drain gurgling | 2/21/2007 |
Q: The floor drain in my utility room makes gurgling sounds when I get a good rain. You can look down ...
A: Hey James, Be concerned! Do you have a septic tank, or city sewer? If septic tank, it may need ...
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| Humming | 2/21/2007 |
Q: My house is only 2 yrs old and my shower is making a VERY LOUD humming noise behind the shower head ...
A: Hey Britt, I am sending you a few websites to help explain water hammer: ...
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| Hot water leaks thru pipe that leads to outside | 2/20/2007 |
Q: When I turn the cold side faucet to open on my water heater, hot water begins to run constantly thru ...
A: Hey Pedro, I think you have found the drain valve on your heater for flushing the tank as a ...
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| Toilet Flushing | 2/19/2007 |
Q: I live in Florida, in a single story, 2 bath house. My toilet in the master bathroom doesn't flush ...
A: Hey Crista, Here are a few websites that may help troubleshoot your problem. I hope they help and ...
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| No pressure when flushing toilet | 2/19/2007 |
Q: We've had a problem with out toilet for a week now. I've snaked the toilet and used a plunger ...
A: Hey Roger, I am sending you a few websites that should help with this: ...
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| sewer smell in singlewide mobile home | 2/18/2007 |
Q: I have noticed off and on a sewage smell in my singlewide mobile home. Here in the past 2 weeks, it ...
A: Hey Kaye, I am going to send you a few websites that may help you with this problem: ...
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| vacant house froze up | 2/18/2007 |
Q: buying a home in alaska, has not been winterized and is froze up, house is a foreclosure what should ...
A: Hey Rebecca, All I can tell you here is to hope and pray that once you get some heat in there the ...
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| drain problem | 2/18/2007 |
Q: i'm haveing a drain problem i'm on a septic tank and well if some one has just gotten out of the tub ...
A: Hey Jason, When was the last time you had your septic pumped out? It sounds like it may be time. I ...
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| Slow drains | 2/17/2007 |
Q: The sinks in the bathrooms and kitchen along with the bathtub and toilets all drain slowly. Do I ...
A: Hey Richard, First, are you on city sewer or septic tank? If city, then you may need to snake you ...
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| Pipe noises | 2/17/2007 |
Q: After my toilet tank is finished filling up after I flush it the pipes make a load noise when the ...
A: Hey Bob, That you are experiencing is called water hammer and it can be distructive on you plumbing ...
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| Well pumping system | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I have a deep well system, 55 feet, pump and pressure tank. The pump runs as it should and shuts off ...
A: Hey Ed, I have a website that may help explain better than I can. But I think you may need to add a ...
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| Venting drains | 1/30/2007 |
Q: I am working on a building to live in. I am now at the point to run my drain lines. I know the size ...
A: Hey Mr. Mark, You only need one roof vent home, pending on actual size, say 1000 sq ft per "The ...
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| ejector pumps | 1/30/2007 |
Q: my ejector pump overflowed and the water has now gone down. however, the fuse blew and everytime i ...
A: Hey Mark, I am not familiar with ejector pumps but well pumps I am, so I am sending you this site ...
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| dryers | 1/30/2007 |
Q: If a dryer is hooked up in a laundery room that is enclosed, if the dryer vent is not installed, and ...
A: Hey Suanne, You have to vent the hose out of the house, you may put it thru the floor but the best ...
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| Leaking Shower Head | 1/29/2007 |
Q: I have a Delta Monitor shower fixture and the shower head continues to drip/leak after I turn off ...
A: Hey Annie, I am going to share with you a site or two that will walk you thru this repair, OK! ...
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| no water-well pump | 1/29/2007 |
Q: We have had good water pressure for 2 years we live here. Pump maybe 20 yrs. old Every now and then, ...
A: Hey Paul, I think it is the contacts, it was in mine. I had ants to get into mine and short out my ...
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| NO WATER? | 1/29/2007 |
Q: WAS RUNNING WATER TO FILL BATHTUB. THEN THERE WAS NO WATER.PUMP IS RUNIING AND THERE IS PRESSURE IN ...
A: Hey Joey, Do you live in a cold climate? Like freezing? It may be a frozen pipe?? I am going to ...
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| bathtub faucet/spout | 1/28/2007 |
Q: My bathtub spout squeaks very loudly when I use the shower. I had a plumber come and he replaced ...
A: Hey Lucy, If you want to try, I will show you several websites that can walk you thru whatever you ...
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| banging pipes | 1/28/2007 |
Q: We live in a two story house that is 2 yrs old with 4 bathrooms on the first and second floor. We ...
A: Hey Gary, This is water hammer! I will share a few sites with you so that you will be better aware ...
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| toilets | 1/28/2007 |
Q: i am having a problem with my bowl i bought a new wax ring and now the toilet wont screw in right to ...
A: Hey David, I am going to share with you a few websites that should help you get this thing tighten ...
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| toilet won't work!! | 1/27/2007 |
Q: After flusing my toilet it fills up like it is going to overflow but stop right at the rim then it ...
A: Hey Kate, I am going to send you several websites that I hope can help you determine what we have ...
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| Plumbing | 1/27/2007 |
Q: It is the flange that is broken. the web sites you gave were great but didn't help with a broken ...
A: Hey Darlene, Worst case you will have to cut off the old flange and install a new one, in doing so ...
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| no pressure at faucets | 1/27/2007 |
Q: have trouble i have put in a new pressure swithc ,have submersable pump in well it pumps water to ...
A: Hey Tim, How old is your faucet and have you ever checked the screen in your aerator? They ...
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| frozen pipes | 1/27/2007 |
Q: My elderly neighbor has a 14x70 1989 mobile home, she did NOT realize that the heat tape on her ...
A: Hey Louis, I am sharing with you a website or two that my help but there is no quick fix here, just ...
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| Plumbing | 1/27/2007 |
Q: I put down a new floor in our bathroom. After removing the toilet bowl from the floor I noticed that ...
A: Hey Darlene, It may look like cement but it should just be puddy that has gotten hard and it should ...
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| Main sewer drain | 1/26/2007 |
Q: i live in Houston (fortbend county) i have been having several back up, but my problem is i cannot ...
A: Hey Carol, Can you get under your home, like thru a crawl space or basement? If so you should be ...
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| plumbing | 1/26/2007 |
Q: this morning i noticed my laundry tub in the basement fills with whatever drains from my kitchen ...
A: Hey Sara, It sounds to me like you have a definite blockage and it is getting worst. Have you tried ...
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| plumbing cleanout | 1/26/2007 |
Q: I have a question regarding the drain cleanout for my shower. To start with, I've got water backing ...
A: Hey Steve, Lets try something before we bother messing with the cleanout, OK! If may be that both ...
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| plumbig | 1/26/2007 |
Q: All my water is working, except for the kitchen sink. I can't find any leaks.
A: Hey Gwen, Sometimes debri gets caught up in the screens of the faucet and cloggs the water. So try ...
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| new drain pipe for bathtub | 1/26/2007 |
Q: i jusst find out this website , very interesting, i want to add a new bathtub to my room , this room ...
A: Hey Kevin, Where there is a will, there is a way, LOL! I will share with you a websites that will ...
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| backed up tiolet | 1/25/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a house. My toilet is plugged up but when i try to use the plunger it doesn't ...
A: Hey Bryan, Have you been hearing gurgling sounds in your tub drains, I did when my septic tank ...
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| toilet problem | 1/25/2007 |
Q: when my dad flushed the toilet and he sat down on it,when the toilet got filled up with water why ...
A: LOL, Hey Bill, Is it still working? Did it happen more than once? I am not clear as to the state ...
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| tub overflow | 1/25/2007 |
Q: please tell me if it is normal for the overflow in my bathtub to ooze out soapy suds while/after the ...
A: Hey Kim, You mush be using alot of soap for it to be coming up the overflow, try cutting back a ...
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| humming behind shower wall | 1/24/2007 |
Q: the noise is constant. It's a humming vibrating noise. It does not change when water is on. I hear ...
A: Hey Elizabeth, It sounds like you have a loose pipe to me. I am going to send you to a site or two ...
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| toilet won't flush right | 1/24/2007 |
Q: my toilet is not flushing right we don't have any kids yet but one on the way. so it just me and my ...
A: Hey Sandy, First, I am sure that you both have tryed plunging it, right? Have you replaced the ...
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| Groaning Pipes | 1/24/2007 |
Q: the plumbing pipes in my walls started getting upset about 6 months ago. It only seems to happen ...
A: Hey Eric, LOL, I just love your perspective, so refreshing, LOL! Well, let me tell you for starters ...
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| water heater flooding | 1/24/2007 |
Q: It was replaced today. The carpet in my bedroom is wet and smells mildewy. My tile floor is also ...
A: Hey Vance, Is you landlord paying for the repairs or are you? If he is and he should, whatever is ...
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| water heater flooding | 1/23/2007 |
Q: I discovered I have a leaky (badly) water heater. I rent a single wide mobile home. The bedroom ...
A: Hey Vance, As for the water heater, it needs to be replaced ASAP! As for the hot water in it, it ...
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| Plumbing | 1/22/2007 |
Q: I have a problem with my toilet. I have 1 on the main floor and 1 in the basement. When you flush ...
A: Hey Kathy, This can be several things, so here are two sites that should help you to sort out your ...
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| shower back up | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I have a problem with my shower. At times it drains slowly so I have used draino/liguid plumber ...
A: Hey Michelle, Can you remove the drain cover and get under it? If you can you may find lots of hair ...
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| Odor coming from Toilet | 1/20/2007 |
Q: We have a sweet smelling odor for the past few months coming from our toilet in the master bedroom. ...
A: Hew Maria, How old is the wax ring that the toilet is sitting on is my first question? No smell ...
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| Foul toilet smell | 1/19/2007 |
Q: We just changed the whole sewage system few months ago. We are now having bad sewer gas coming out ...
A: Hey Bichthoa, I found a site that may help you sort this one out, but I think the problem falls in ...
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| Clogged toilet drain line | 1/19/2007 |
Q: I accidently dropped a 3 oz tube of hair gel in the toilet as it was finishing the flush. I have ...
A: Hey Amy, You may not like this but I am hoping that the tube is stuck in the bend of the toilet and ...
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| New Water Heater | 1/19/2007 |
Q: Just installed a new AOSmith 55 gal. hot water heater. Turned the temp. to 130 degrees. How come ...
A: Hey Diana, I have found a site that may help you: http://www.terrylove.com/faq.htm#waterheater Q. ...
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| Bathroom renovation | 1/18/2007 |
Q: We have one bath in our home. It is an old home. It has cast iron pipes for the plumbing. We want to ...
A: Hey Mary, Yes, PVC is replacing the old cast iron, it is, to me easier to work with. And I am going ...
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| water heater? | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I have heat in my house but there is no hot water coming out of the shower or sinks. Is there a way ...
A: Hey Joel, First, have you checked the breaker box to see if the circuit popped? It is normally on ...
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| broken pipe betweem 2 bathrooms | 1/14/2007 |
Q: there is a broken cold water pipe under the slab, between two bathrooms in the house. i removed the ...
A: Hey Robert, I am going to give you a site to check out and hope that it will head you in the right ...
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| bath tub clog and stopper | 1/14/2007 |
Q: I live in a condo building built in the 80s. I have a clog in my bath tub and I was going to roto it ...
A: LOL, Hey MJ, I so understand, Do you have a overflow plate above your drain would be my first ...
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| kitchen sink | 1/13/2007 |
Q: I have a new home that has been built for one year now,the water in the kitchen sink comes out very ...
A: Hey Elizabeth, Are you saying that you have you cleaned out your screen? More likely you have grit ...
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| Moen kitchen faucet | 1/12/2007 |
Q: I am adding to the question previously asked. We have removed the Phillips screw and note that the ...
A: Hey Nancy, There should be a washer on the bottom of the valve stem that needs to be replaced and it ...
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| shutoff valve | 1/11/2007 |
Q: I have a copper pipe connected to the washng machine shutoff valve and also has another shutoff ...
A: Hey Susan, You may just need to replace the washer in the valve if you can just shut off the water ...
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| Slow leak from bathtub faucet | 1/10/2007 |
Q: Hey, We have a bathtub shower combination and a few weeks ago the bathtub faucet which does not have ...
A: Hey Josh, It sounds like a worn out washer. To replace it you will need to know where the water ...
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| bathtub repair | 1/8/2007 |
Q: I have a tub/shower insert in my bathroom and a hole has appeared on the bottom of the tub. It is ...
A: Hey Bud, It sounds like a stress crack and at some point in time you will need to replace it but you ...
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| Moving sink plumbing to another wall | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 4' wide by 8' long bathroom, on the 1st floor, with only a sink and toilet against the far ...
A: Hey Dawn, It can be done but it will be major modifications. It is alway easier to install new than ...
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| plumbing - water shut off valves | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I have a leak under the bathroom sink at the shut off valve. I can't seem to find anything online ...
A: Hey Lynne, My first question is do you know where the main shut-off is to your home? If this valve ...
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| stuck shower facuet | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I have a pull out shower knob. It is so hard to pull out. What causes this and can I fix it. Thanks ...
A: Hey Lynn, You have the type of shower diverter that has to be replace, it is worn out. If you had a ...
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| Toilet leaks | 1/2/2007 |
Q: My toilet is leaking at the base - it leaks for awhile and stops - it appears that the water level ...
A: Hey Jim, Go buy a How To Book and make sure it has bathrooms in it and it will walk you thru the ...
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| Shower valve | 1/2/2007 |
Q: First, two facts: I rent and my landlord is loathe to pay for minor problems. Second, I have a very ...
A: Hey Sue, What I think has happened is that the plumber may have put too large/thick a washer in the ...
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| pipes | 1/2/2007 |
Q: why do my pipes make a cluncking noise when i put the washer on or the taps
A: Hey Greg, It could be something as simple as loose pipes and it could be water hammer. Back in the ...
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| PEX pipe to shut off valve | 1/2/2007 |
Q: Is it at all possible to run PEX flexible pipe to a toilet shut off valve?
A: Hey Chuck, Are you talking about Flexible Pipe from back of toilet to shut-off? If so, yes. I love ...
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| itchen Sink | 1/2/2007 |
Q: hope you can help. I have recently installed a new kitchen and replaced a single sink with a ...
A: Hey Matthew, It should work but there will always be a likely hood that someday it may very well get ...
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| shower/tub temperature changes | 1/2/2007 |
Q: Shower starts off hot for couple of minutes then turns warm and stays warm(if after shower turns ...
A: Hey Jeff, Thanks for keeping me on my toes here, I have never looked into these before. And from ...
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| kitchen faucett, low water presure | 1/2/2007 |
Q: Please help, My kitchen faucet all of the sudden has very low water pressure, both for the hot ...
A: Hey Claudia, You may have sediment caught up in the screen in your faucet. If you can unscrew the ...
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| toilet repair | 1/1/2007 |
Q: My toilet keeps running, so I tied up the ballcock (?)and of course it won't flush until I untie it ...
A: Hey Anne, It sounds to me like you have an old flapper in the bottom of your tank and the rubber has ...
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| Running water in toilet bowl. | 1/1/2007 |
Q: Water runs in the toilet tank upstairs automatically when the toilets downstairs are flushed or ...
A: Hey Kevin, How long has it been since you have replaced the flapper in the toilet? When they get ...
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| gurgling in toliet | 12/31/2006 |
Q: when i take a shower the toilet makes a gurgling noise and then the water backs up in the shower ...
A: Hey Scott, Do you have a septic tank??? When was the last time it was pumped out??? If you don't ...
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| clogged kitchen sink | 12/31/2006 |
Q: My question is, about 5 years ago I had a clog in my kitchen water pipe and at that time a plummer ...
A: Hey Denise, I am afraid you need more force but be careful not to over torque. Men always tighten ...
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| moen bathroom faucet | 12/31/2006 |
Q: How to reconnect threaded pipe ending to copper tubing so braided faucet connector can be attached?
A: Hey Lenny, I am confused here with why you have copper tubing? Do you have a shut-off valve under ...
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| Inadequate hot water for tub | 12/31/2006 |
Q: We have a large, oval tub in our master bath that is approximately 34" wide, 60" long and 15" deep. ...
A: Hey Tom, I so understand where you are coming from. But I don't think I can be much help other that ...
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| BLOCKED MAIN WATER LINE | 12/31/2006 |
Q: EVERY TIME I DO LAUNDRY MY WATER BACKS UP INTO THE BATHROOM SINK, TOILET AND TUB.... HOW DO I GET ...
A: Hey Chrissy, All I can tell you here is that the main line needs to be snaked and pending on just ...
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| shower | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I have a leak in the cold water knob on my 2 knob shower. Don't know the brand name but it is a 2 ...
A: Hey Clayon, All I can tell you is to spray some penetrating oil around the stem and let it sit a ...
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| leak around base of toilet | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I have a leak at one specific corner of the base of the toilet. I have installed toilets before and ...
A: Hey Lori, All I can tell you is that maybe during installation of the new ring the toilet was ...
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| plumbing - bathroom sink | 10/25/2006 |
Q: My husband just installed a new faucet in our bathroom. It has a single handle. When operating it, ...
A: Hey Dorothea, I hate to say it, but if it was me, I would remove the connection to the cold water ...
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| connecting new bathroom sink drain | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I'm in the process of installing a new vanity/sink. Problem is, the drain pipe comes out of the ...
A: Hey John, Yes, there are connections that you can buy to match up to the new drain location. You ...
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| kitchen sink/l/ chanel locks | 10/24/2006 |
Q: what is a channel lock? And what is it used for
A: Hey Tonnie, Go to this site and you will see what they look ...
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| plumbing | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I had high water pressure in my home (125 lbs checked with a gauge) and I installed a water pressure ...
A: Hey Mark, I have mine set at 40psi and it works OK, but you may want to look into replacing your ...
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| plumbing | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I had to shut off water to the whole house. And every faucet works right, but the hot water, just in ...
A: Hey Darla, It sounds like you have what they call water hammer. It is caused by to high a water ...
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| No water through shower head | 10/23/2006 |
Q: After I took a shower, I ran some Drano to clean out drain. My husband got in the tub a few hours ...
A: Hey Lucy, Sorry but there is no way the two can affect the other here. But what has happened most ...
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| commode | 10/23/2006 |
Q: my commode leaks at the very bottom. I have changed wax rings. it will still leak sometime.
A: Hey Margaret, In some cases 2 wax rings are required if some settling has occured in an older home ...
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| in-sink-erator not working | 10/23/2006 |
Q: The in-sink erator at home just suddenly stopped working and now when I flip the switch is not ...
A: Hey Simeon, Are you talking about a garbage disposal? I think that you are and if so most have a ...
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| how to retrieve something flushed down toilet | 10/22/2006 |
Q: Help! I have two toilets upstairs and one downstairs. This evening I accidentally flushed an ...
A: Hey Ann, I am afraid that unless you have a septic tank what you have lost may not be retrievable, ...
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| 110 vs 220 wiring and Amount of amps | 10/20/2006 |
Q: Because you are knowledgeable with electricity and I am so frustrated with my problem (not ...
A: Hey Josie, Your consumption in Kva will be the same either way you go which is what the power ...
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| 3/4 " PVC pipes extending from an outer wall | 10/19/2006 |
Q: My house is Pier and Beam and was built in the 1950s. The kitchen sink (with disposal) is on an ...
A: Hey S, My first question back at ya would be do you have an A/C unit in your home and if so do you ...
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| Mixing valve not working properly | 10/18/2006 |
Q: I have a tub/shower faucet unit that is about 50 years old. When I turn the mixing valve from tub ...
A: Hey Sue, It sounds to me like your diverter is worn out. Not knowing what kind of fixture you have ...
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| plumbing | 10/17/2006 |
Q: our 'Centex" house is 15 years old all of the plumbing my hubby says is backwards. All the faucets ...
A: Hey Chris, Yes, it was mistake by the plumber, actually they were not paying attention! But in ...
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| TUB DRAIN | 10/16/2006 |
Q: MY TUB DRAIN IS LEAKING. CAN I JUST PUT SOME PLUMBERS GOO AROUND WHERE THE PIPE GOES INTO THE TUB?
A: Hey Lorraine, Yes, you can! I love that stuff and when it comes to certain leaks, I believe it will ...
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| Kitchen sink hot water running slow? | 10/15/2006 |
Q: Hot water runs real slow in the kitchen sink only. Rest of the house is fine and the cold water is ...
A: Hey Garnet, After thinking about this for a minute I only could come up with one thing that could be ...
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| leak | 10/12/2006 |
Q: ok, if i understand you right, i need to buy a new connector that goes from the bottom on the tiolet ...
A: Hey James, No, you do not have to turn off the Main, all you have to do is turn off the "valve", ...
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| leak | 10/12/2006 |
Q: at home, there is a leak...on the bottom of the tiolet is a small pipe, and this pipe is connected ...
A: Hey James, First, let me name a few things for you so that you can understand what I am telling you, ...
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| "Stub-out" | 10/12/2006 |
Q: "Please explain in full details with your answers and give examples. (1) What is the plumber's ...
A: Hey Ricky, First, I am not a professional but I will try and give you in laymen's terms what these ...
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| shower faucet | 10/11/2006 |
Q: When I shut off the shower the hot water handle is stripped, if i turn to shower only it will shut ...
A: Hey Scott, Most likely it is not leaking behind the wall, it sounds like you need to replace a few ...
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| smell in bathroom | 10/9/2006 |
Q: We talked to our landlord about the wax seal because that was a suggestion from another person. He ...
A: Hey Juli, This is puzzling for sure, but knowing how men are and how bad their aim is, it is ...
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| PVC WATER LINES | 10/9/2006 |
Q: Can pvc be used under a house to replace old water lines, if so what kind.
A: Hey Don, Yes, PVC can be used under the house, I had all my old copper pipe replaced with it and as ...
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| Hard to remove tub knob | 10/7/2006 |
Q: We recently viewed a question asked of you and got the answer on how to fix a leaky tub faucet. ...
A: Hey Kim, There should be a cap in the middle of the knob the can be popped off with a small screw ...
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| smell in bathroom | 10/7/2006 |
Q: We have a distinct urine smell in our bathroom. A plumber has checked for leaks everywhere, we have ...
A: Hey Juli, The only thing that I can think of is that you have a bad seal in your wax ring under your ...
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| slow bathtub drain | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I have a bathtub that drains very slowly. It is probably hair as 6 s share this bathroom. I ...
A: Hey Laura, You must have a cheap tub fixture if it doesn't have a screw in it to remove, darn it! ...
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| Shower repair | 9/23/2006 |
Q: In our rental we have a shower stall that has the insert in the bottom and formica on the walls. The ...
A: Hey Laurel, When you replaced the head, did you use pipe treading tape around the connection, if not ...
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| water around base of toilet | 9/15/2006 |
Q: Recently found small amount of clear water seems to be comming from base of toilet, for now it's ...
A: Hey Mario, This is not good and it may be a leak in the line instead of from the toilet. Check the ...
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| Cannot fill up tub through faucet just shower head | 9/3/2006 |
Q: I cannot fill up the tub via the faucet. The shower head is the only this that works. What is the ...
A: Hey Patti, You are right on, most likely it is just that! Pending on just what kind you have will ...
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| Leaky Tub Faucet | 9/1/2006 |
Q: After your advice and my research, I have replaced the entire stem in both handles as well as the ...
A: Hey Christie, Give it some time to seat and see if it gets better, sometimes the washers are hard ...
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| Squealing Water | 8/31/2006 |
Q: When we turn on our kitchen sink, there is a high pitch noise that won't go away, and it doesn't ...
A: Hey Karen, You need to see if you can adjust the water pressure in your home. In some homes there ...
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| Faucet screw stuck | 8/27/2006 |
Q: This is gonna be an easy one for you: the faucet got stuck, more exactly the screw holding it. It is ...
A: Hey Andrew, All you need to do is tap it with the Phillips screwdriver and a hammer ntil you get a ...
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| washing machine plumbing | 8/26/2006 |
Q: i have just bought a new machine that requires only cold feed, at present i have hot and cold, i ...
A: Hey Wendy, It sounds to me like your valve needs a new washer in it, the water should stop ...
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| Main water supply shutoff in a house | 8/26/2006 |
Q: I read your excellent instructions for how to repair a leaky tub faucet. I am pretty sure I can do ...
A: Hey Leslie, Your main may be at the street where the city can shut it off and you may not have one ...
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| Noise coming from pipes | 8/22/2006 |
Q: What causes a loud noise to come from the pipes every time the faucet is turned on or the toilet is ...
A: Hey Mark, That is called water hammer and it has to do with pressure build up in the lines, you can ...
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| reusing a pedestal sink | 8/22/2006 |
Q: I'd like to reuse the sink portion of my pedestal sink and mount it is a cabinet. Do you think this ...
A: Hey Linda, You may try to reuse the sink but know that you may have to cut the opening in your ...
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| toilet water leak | 8/22/2006 |
Q: I have a Kohler 1.6 gal toilet that just recently developed a water leak from the inlet nut on the ...
A: Hey Randy, All I can tell you after you have done all that is to buy some Plumbers Goop and put it ...
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| bath tub water remains | 8/19/2006 |
Q: I came home from vacation to find my tub black with gook, I cleaned it and washed the tub. Today ...
A: Hey Lori, You have a blockage and it needs to be snaked somewhere in the main line below you and ...
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| Hot water heater | 8/19/2006 |
Q: How long should an anode in a hot water heater last? Had a new one installed last August (1 yr ago) ...
A: Hey Marty, There are two elements in most heaters so that may be part of the problem but they should ...
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| Chnage from well water to city water | 8/17/2006 |
Q: I just bought a house my new house is running well water. I want to change from well to city water. ...
A: Hey Cecil, It will cost you to hook up and install, dig a new line and install a meter and unless ...
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| Wet Spot on 2 Basement Walls | 8/16/2006 |
Q: I live in a concrete stucco house with a full underground, poured wall basement. There is no door ...
A: Hey Shelly, This is not my area of comfort but from what I have experienced first hand is this, ...
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| We have a new hot water heater, but are getting only luke warm water upstairs? | 8/15/2006 |
Q: We replaced the hotwater heater 6 months ago. After going away for 4 nights we returned to the water ...
A: Hey Robin, It sounds to me like you need to up your temperature on the tank and see if that solves ...
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| Plumbing in the home | 8/15/2006 |
Q: Re: Cortez (cort) Cate I enjoyed your answer to the "Drain pipe/drain hole positioning in a shower ...
A: Hey Craig, Concrete is a problem my friend, unless you can raise the shower base enough to drain ...
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| Leaking Barn Hydrant | 8/14/2006 |
Q: Would you be able to tell me how we would know if our barn hydrant is still leaking. We had to ...
A: Hey Jinny, I would dig it out again and leave it open for a few days and see if it is condensation ...
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| Water presure | 8/12/2006 |
Q: I would like to increase my water presure in the house . How can I do that ? House is only 4 years ...
A: Hey Jena, Do you have city water and a water regulator installed, if so you can increase the ...
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| bathroom vanity/drain | 8/12/2006 |
Q: I am going to (wanting to) move my bathroom sink about 10" right of the curretn drain. I am not ...
A: Hey Tim, I thought I had already answered this but here goes again. As long as you keep in mind ...
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| Water coming from showerhead and faucet | 8/12/2006 |
Q: In my upstairs bathroom, when the valve is positioned to run from the showerhead, water runs from ...
A: Hey JR, Do you have the type of shower that has a knob that you pull, you will have to replace the ...
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| Kitchen faucet | 8/9/2006 |
Q: We've lived in this house for 1 1/2 years and the water pressure has been fine until recently the ...
A: Hey Leigh, It sounds to me like your diverter needs a new washer put in. If you have ever replaced ...
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| Kitchen Faucet Finishes | 8/4/2006 |
Q: What is the best finish for a kitchen faucet? Chrome, stainless steel, or polished nickel
A: Hey Patti, All are good if you stay with the better quality but mostly it depends on taste and what ...
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| purchasing a toilet | 7/24/2006 |
Q: I've decided which toilet to purchase from a local home improvement store. They offer installation ...
A: Hey Janet, The main question or something that you should verify is how far does it sit out from the ...
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| mobile home drainage problem | 7/22/2006 |
Q: We have lived in this 1980 Skyline 24'X 64' MH for 21 years w/ little to no problems. 6 mos ago ...
A: Hey Mary, This is not my area of experise but I think you need to call and have someone clean your ...
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| installing a toilet | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I have to put in a toilet. The wax ring I bought says to put the wax side down and the plastic ...
A: LOL, I have never been called that on here before, LOL! Hey Steve, The wax ring is going to seat and ...
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| paint removal | 7/12/2006 |
Q: Carolyn, I am hoping to do a mini makeover to my parents' bathroom while they are gone on vacation ...
A: Hey Sara, They have many good spray on type paint strippers/removers that will do the job but all ...
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| Mold in bathroom tile, drywall, kitchen below. | 7/10/2006 |
Q: I have moved back to my home and want to learn to do own repairs. A shower tile fell off and tenant ...
A: Hey Dave, My Dad replaced the tile in his home a few years ago and it turned out Great! So yes, a ...
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| Water Pressure | 7/9/2006 |
Q: The water pressure in my house has slowly gotten so poor that it is impossible to do two water ...
A: I just hate hitting the wrong key and loosing everything! Hey Emily, I will try to rewrite that I ...
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| Rusty water coming from tub faucet only | 7/9/2006 |
Q: My husband and I recently remodeled our bathroom. We replaced part of the plumbing that services the ...
A: Hey Francine, You have disrupted old sediment in the pipes when you remodeled and it is really hard ...
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| Plumbing / shower flow problem | 7/8/2006 |
Q: We get restricted water flow through our shower head when we switch the water flow from the shower ...
A: Hey Steve, It sounds to me like your diverter may need a washer replaced on the stem. To preplace ...
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| Tub Faucet | 7/7/2006 |
Q: I replaced the washers in the stems of both the hot and cold tub tub faucet handles to stop the ...
A: Hey Christie, What you need to do is to take the old stems to any hardware store that carries ...
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| Toilet not flushing properly | 7/4/2006 |
Q: I just moved into a new house and it seems that most of the toilets (except 1) need to have the ...
A: Hey Jill, First, I would replace all the flappers that sit down in the bottom of the tanks, they run ...
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| garbage disposal | 7/3/2006 |
Q: When i switch on the disposal i get a humming sound no grinding. I wrenched the spinner. It moves ...
A: Hey Scott, I woke up thinking about this one, maybe one of the other experts have already givin you ...
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| p trap placement | 7/2/2006 |
Q: We have a new granite counter & a new undermount sink. I appears the p tra needs to be moved closer ...
A: Hey Cathy, You can do this, you will just have to cut the old one off,(have towels ready for water ...
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| bathroom plumbing issues | 7/2/2006 |
Q: yesterday i accidently flushed a small brush down the toliet. It went down before i was able to ...
A: Hey Joanna, You are going to have to plunge your toilet and hope that you can get the brush to move ...
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| bathroom sink and tub backed up - nothing working | 7/1/2006 |
Q: I appreciate you answering my question. Last year my main floor drain backed up and my house was ...
A: Hey Chris, Do you my chance have a septic tank and if so when what the last time it was pumped out. ...
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| plumbing | 6/28/2006 |
Q: I am attempting my first home plumbing repair by trying to fix a leaky hot water faucet in the ...
A: Hey Carol, The mix up may be part of your problem but I am not understanding why the water flow is ...
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| Acrylic bathtubs | 6/28/2006 |
Q: I have a downstairs condo in the New Orleans area that received no more than a couple of inches of ...
A: Hey Dennette, I am not sure what you want from me here, but if it was me, and I wanted a Orleans ...
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| Pilot Light on gas water heater | 6/26/2006 |
Q: Our pilot light is out on our gas water heater and the reset button is down. My husband has ...
A: LOL, Hey Carolyn, Nice name by the way, LOL! What you can try is to reset the button it to find the ...
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| Plumbing: Closet Bend Repair | 6/24/2006 |
Q: I had a sewage back-up due to roots in the line. I rented a 100 ft. snake and used the included ...
A: Hey Spemce, First thing I need to know is do you have access to the bend that broke, like is there ...
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| Clogged shower, toilet overflow and toilet water pressure low | 6/23/2006 |
Q: Master bedroom bath is acting up. Took a shower, water was taking forever to drain. Used the ...
A: Hey Nyvia, Do you have a septic tank is my first question? If so you may be needing to have it ...
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| leaking toilet | 6/23/2006 |
Q: I have a rental property that has a leaky toilet. It appears to be coming from the bolts that ...
A: LOL, Yes Janet it does sound like you need new rubber washers at the bottom of your tank, just shut ...
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| Squeaky hot water pipes | 6/22/2006 |
Q: Carolyn, the hot water pipe in our shower has just started in the past couple of weeks to squeak ...
A: Hey Alice, I can only thing that settling of the house may be causing this and maybe the pipe ...
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| toilet stains | 6/22/2006 |
Q: Stains on toilet bowl due to whatever. Have softner & all the commercial cleaners do not work well & ...
A: Hey William, You must have very hard water for starters as I do. What I have to do is to scrub and ...
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| Clogged Toilet | 6/22/2006 |
Q: I DO have a wet/dry vaccum, so I will try that. Do you think a good liquid drain cleaner would ...
A: Hey Chris, Not knowing exactly what the sponge is made of makes it hard to say, but if it is really ...
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| Clogged Toilet | 6/21/2006 |
Q: I have a toilet that has been stopped up by a Clorox toilet wand sponge. Its about 4-5 inches in ...
A: Hey Chris, Do you have a wet/dry vaccum, is so shut off the water to the tank and let it drain as ...
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| Noisy Master shower | 6/21/2006 |
Q: We live in a home that is about 2 years old. The shower in the master bedroom is on and interior ...
A: Hey Jeff, Insulate is all I can tell you on this one I am afraid, you can try another type of shower ...
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| water level in toilet bowl | 6/20/2006 |
Q: From time to time, I heard the sound of "cheee" from the toilet bowl. I suspected that the water ...
A: Hey Ellen, Chances are that your flapper is worn and it needs replacing, they get hard and allow ...
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| TORN OUTSIDE FAUCET | 6/20/2006 |
Q: I came home late last night and after a day of flooding in Houston, I noticed that my yard hose was ...
A: Hey Gabrielle, It could be that all you need is to replace the washer in it and/or replace the valve ...
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| Shower enclosure | 6/19/2006 |
Q: I am installing a neo-angle shower. I drilled the holes for the side rail installation in the wrong ...
A: Hey Steve, Is your shower white? If so, go to a boating parts/repair shop and get some fiberglass ...
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| Change Direction of Toilet | 6/18/2006 |
Q: I've never used this site before but it seems pretty helpful. I thought it was great to see a ...
A: Hey Shannon, I am trying to hold my own, LOL! I am just glad to help! If you are trying to move ...
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| Toilet troubles | 6/17/2006 |
Q: When I push down on the lever to flush the toilet, it never completely flushes. When I look inside ...
A: Hey Mandy, What you need to do is to adjust the chain shorter on the flapper/valve and that should ...
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| Moving a Shower Drain | 6/15/2006 |
Q: I am in the process of totally gutting a bathroom to totally redo it. We currently have a shower ...
A: Hey Bill, My advise would be.....call a general contractor and get an estimate on what it would cost ...
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| water pressure | 6/14/2006 |
Q: I just asked you a question yesterday about the clog in my entire bathroom. BTW, thanks for getting ...
A: Hey Diana, If the water presssure is good everywhere else in the house chances are that your screen ...
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| Pl;umbing | 6/14/2006 |
Q: We just bought a house, so I have no idea how old the plumbing is. When my son went to the bathroom, ...
A: Hey Diana, My first question is do you have a septic tank? If so, it needs to be emptied pronto, it ...
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| Moving a Shower Drain | 6/13/2006 |
Q: I am in the process of totally gutting a bathroom to totally redo it. We currently have a shower ...
A: Hey Bill, I think I can help you on this but its not my area of knowledge, OK! Can you get under ...
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| plumbing | 6/13/2006 |
Q: Water is coming out of the sink, dishwasher, other places. No signs of lost pressure, yet. There ...
A: Hey Doug, Is this on the first floor? If so, little damage can be done in a slap but if it is in ...
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| Plumbing | 6/13/2006 |
Q: There is no water running to my toilet in my half bath. The tank is empty, but there is water in ...
A: Hey Doug, I know the pain, LOL! I came home last night to one of my horses pulling the outside ...
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| electrical/sewer | 6/12/2006 |
Q: How do you check a float switch on a 110 vote, 1/2 HP, submergeable sewer pump? I cannot get a ...
A: Hey Joe, First, make sure the breaker is not tripped and place the electrodes/probes on the ends of ...
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| shower/drain repair | 6/12/2006 |
Q: We have a 1993 manufactured home on a permanent foundation. The shower drain flange has been ...
A: Hey Naomi, I had a tub/shower removed and replaced by a General contractor and they did have to cut ...
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| vibrating hot water faucet | 6/11/2006 |
Q: When I turn on the hot water in my bathroom faucet, there is a vibrating sound. The vibrating goes ...
A: Hey Elizabeth, My first idea is that this is what they call water hammer so lets try this first and ...
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| roman to stand-up | 6/6/2006 |
Q: I'm moving into a home with roman tubs and no showers. I must have a stand-up shower. Is there ...
A: Hey Anji, They do make tub rings that hang from the ceiling for a shower curtain to hang from and ...
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| Supply line leak | 6/6/2006 |
Q: My supply line leading to my kitchen sink is leaking where it connects to the copper pipe. How do i ...
A: Hey Brian, If the pipe is leaking you need to locate the leak and cut it out and splice/braze in a ...
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| toilet bowl cleaning | 6/5/2006 |
Q: how would I raise the water bowl water line so I could soak away the water line stain? mary
A: Hey Mary, You may not be able to do this because the bowl only can hold so much water before letting ...
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| Tub / shower diverter tee | 6/4/2006 |
Q: I have a tub /shower in which the shower has little water flow when switched from the tub. The ...
A: Hey Steve, It sounds to me like you need to replace the washer on your diverter. But you will need ...
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| Plumbing in your sink | 6/3/2006 |
Q: I lost an earring down the sink, while I was trying on my other new earrings. I didn't turn on the ...
A: Hey Suganthy, What you can do is grab some towels and put them under your sink drain, underneath it ...
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| Pipes vibrating after regulator replacement | 5/24/2006 |
Q: I replaced my water regulator for my house due to high pressure. My water was 120psi. Now that I ...
A: Hey Randy, You are having jack hammer, do you have a loop at the end of your water line by chance, ...
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| Overflow pipe | 5/24/2006 |
Q: I have water continously flowing from my overflow pipe from my attic.How do i stop this problem ?
A: Hey Martin, You must have a blockage below for this to be happening, I have never actually heard of ...
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| faucet hook-up | 5/23/2006 |
Q: I'm hooking up a new faucet to rigid plastic supply lines. The faucet came with thick rubber ...
A: Hey Laura, The rubber insert I believe goes with the ball/cone connection, It think it works like a ...
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| Tub and shower faucet | 5/23/2006 |
Q: I don t mind staying with the same make and model, but I don t know if they still make it. Let s ...
A: Hey Santiago, I hope they can match it up is all I am going to say, alot of things have changed and ...
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| Bathtub shower faucet leaks | 5/23/2006 |
Q: I have a round (mixed?) bathtub shower faucet that leaks. I can turn the water on/off with a ...
A: Hey Taj, What has happened is sounds is that your washers are worn out and need to be replaced. You ...
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| Tub and shower faucet | 5/23/2006 |
Q: The tub and shower faucet in my bathroom has some kind of crude on it. The shower isn t a big deal, ...
A: Hey Santiago, Lime away should remove the crude, have you tried it or any other spray on mineral ...
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| Hard k cooper water line into house from city water system | 5/23/2006 |
Q: have a "slow drip" one the main line into the house from the public water system. Line installed in ...
A: Hey Pam, Can you get to the elbow? You will have to turn the water off at the main and get it ...
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| Drain in basement not working. | 5/22/2006 |
Q: I have a drain in the basement washroom in the floor that is not draining. It is currently being ...
A: Hey Zeus, My first thought is lent is what is blocking up your drain and it is from the A/C and that ...
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| water temperature | 5/22/2006 |
Q: I have the following dilemma... When I fill my washer with warm water much of the time it comes ...
A: Hey Frasier, My first thoughts are that you need to check the water hoses going to your washer, it ...
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| Replacing Ballcock Assembly in toilet tank | 5/22/2006 |
Q: I've dismanteled my toilet several times in an attempt to get it to stop running. I figured out that ...
A: Hey Marrissa, Did you replace the flapper in the bottom of the tank, 9 times out of 10 it is the ...
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| Comode not refilling | 5/22/2006 |
Q: I have a comode that has been slow to refill and suddenly is not refilling at all. Is this simply a ...
A: Hey Clay, Has there been a dripping from your tank? It may be that your flapper is worn out in the ...
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| Lack of hot water to kitchen faucet | 5/22/2006 |
Q: The flexible metal hose under the sink sprung a leak and almost emptied the hot water tank on the ...
A: Hey Kimberlee, I do believe you are right about something being trapped in there and blocking the ...
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| Frequent switch thrown | 5/22/2006 |
Q: The house is old. There has been an upgrade from fuses to switches. I experience an blackout when ...
A: Hey Keith, You have to much of a load on the one circuit and unless you want to pay an electrician ...
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| bathtub slow to drain | 5/22/2006 |
Q: My bathtub drains very slowly. I purchased this home 3yrs ago and it was built in 1925. The tub ...
A: Hey Sharon, You may be right about the hair, I have that problem myself, I have long hair. What you ...
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| home water well... | 5/16/2006 |
Q: When is top water considered "top water"? We have a well that is leaking water in at 16 feet below ...
A: Hey Mike, I have wells and one was 40' but due to a fire that has crack the walls I have abandoned ...
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| toilet flush | 5/16/2006 |
Q: Here goes.... The handle on our bathroom toilet has been a little loose for some time and regularly ...
A: Hey Jude, Get some plumbers tape, it is white PVC tape that you can put on the threaded portion of ...
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| electric hot water tank | 5/16/2006 |
Q: my electric hot water tank makes water hot and then kicks breaker off
A: Hey Al, This is not good! You need to have the circuit checked out for sure. It should be on a ...
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| toilet problem | 5/15/2006 |
Q: the problem is that the water drains out of the bowl. It only happens during the spring so its not ...
A: Hey Tom, That does not make any sense, there is a loop in the bottom of the toilet where water ...
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| dishwasher problem | 5/15/2006 |
Q: we have a leak under our dishwasher and how do i pull the washer out to find out whereit leaks ...
A: Hey Jack, Very carefully is all I can tell you on that one I am afraid. I have to do the same thing ...
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| toilet problem | 5/15/2006 |
Q: It usually happens during the spring months. The toilet on the first floor of my house standing ...
A: Hey Tom, I am not understanding exactly that is happening here! Is the water draining out of the ...
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| Toilet not draining, bubbling | 5/13/2006 |
Q: Carolyn- Our toilet is not draining or clearing the bowl, the water level rises or overflows when ...
A: Hey Chad, It could be that you have a worn out flapper and it is allowing water to drip out of you ...
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| leaking toilet | 5/13/2006 |
Q: a few years ago the ceiling in the basement started leaking and smelling badly, below the upstairs ...
A: Hey Karen First, I have only used the ones with the sleeve that are wax, and once I had to double it ...
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| replacing the "J" bend under bathroom sink | 5/13/2006 |
Q: The J bend under my bathroom sink rusted out so I have to replace it. Can I refer to it as the trap? ...
A: Bless your heart, I feel your pain John, LOL! But what it sounds like to me is that the compression ...
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| Leak under the kitchen sink | 5/11/2006 |
Q: As I went to write this question I looked at the leak again and this time was able to determine the ...
A: Hey Jessica, Yes, if you shut off the valve that is perfect for this kind of repair and yes, it ...
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| plumbing | 5/10/2006 |
Q: Carolyn Just in the last couple of days when I finish showering, behind the wall sounds like water ...
A: Hey Sharon, that is no information to go on so all I can tell you is to crawl under and inspect to ...
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| plumbing | 5/8/2006 |
Q: What the heck is a loop? Which end?I have water knock any time of the day or night. It happens in ...
A: Hey Bud, A loop is a circle at the very end of the pipe line under your house opposite the incoming ...
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5/8/2006 |
Q: The shower fixture in my elderly mother's house was replaced about six months ago. She is having ...
A: Hey Elaine, It sounds to me like the washer is stiff and may need to be replaced. Do you know where ...
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| plumbing - residential | 5/8/2006 |
Q: We have a new-construction home in Florida. When the outside faucets are in use, there are loud ...
A: Hey Alan, If you have city water, you should have a water regulator somewhere in your home, like ...
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| WATER STAINS ON OUR BATHROOM WALLS | 5/7/2006 |
Q: We recently remodeled out bathroom and installed seven ft glass panels as our new shower enclosure. ...
A: Hey Stephen, The only thing I can think of would be Kilz, it is a primer and it comes in water base ...
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| toilets not flushing properly | 5/6/2006 |
Q: We have two toilets in our house - upstairs and downstairs. Both flush fine (meaning the water goes ...
A: Hey Ken, It sounds to me like you need to adjust the water level to allow more water in to get it to ...
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| Replacing an old toilet in the basement that has a lead waste line. The flange looks likes it is made of cast iron. | 5/4/2006 |
Q: How do I install a new toilet? I live in an old house and the basement toilet has a lead waste line ...
A: Hey Belinda, You are right about replacing the wax ring for starters, but you will need to clean the ...
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| Dropped pager in toilet | 5/2/2006 |
Q: I dropped my pager in the upstairs toilet and flushed. Is there anyway to get it back?
A: Hey Nzinga, I am sorry to say that not likely. And it is even more unlikely that it will work if ...
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| fixing a jammed turn off valve. | 5/2/2006 |
Q: I have a turn off valve located on the floor in the rear of the toilet that appears jammed. Can you ...
A: Hey Don, If the valve is jamed then it has to be replaced, and yes, you need to find the main ...
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| sink | 5/2/2006 |
Q: What's your recommendation for tools needed and techniques for removing my kitchen sink. The screws ...
A: Hey Graham, Do you own a grinder, LOL! If all else fails and you are stuck and can't get them to ...
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| PVC for gas?? | 4/21/2006 |
Q: I just recently bought a home. In the backyard there is a Natural Gas outlet for a BBQ provided by ...
A: Hey Benny, First, this is outside of my area but I am going to give you my take on this just to give ...
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| replacing a bathroom sink | 4/19/2006 |
Q: I have just replaced my sink in the bathroom and can't seem to get it to drain properly. It is ...
A: Hey Erin, Chances are that the compression fitting that is at that point needs to be tightened is ...
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| Kitchen spigot & Sprayer | 4/19/2006 |
Q: When using the sprayer the water flow doesn't completly stop from the spigot and it makes a howling ...
A: Hey Joanna, Your diverter is worn and needs to be replaced. Now if you are handy and can turn off ...
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| marks on ceiling around register | 4/18/2006 |
Q: My question is this: For 4 years now I have suspected a "leak" in the upstairs bathroom that is ...
A: Hey Patsy, My first question is what state are you in and is it very hot there with high humidity? ...
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| a toilet plumbing question | 4/17/2006 |
Q: how are you going? Thank you very much for taking the time to answer this question. I live in ...
A: Hey Miss Christina, Tell your Dad to just relax, the deodorizer should desolve in time and not clog ...
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| Two Clogged Sinks | 4/15/2006 |
Q: ! I'm a single mom on a tight budget- I really don't want to call in a professional. I will ...
A: Hey Lisa, It sounds to me like your main drain is the one that is clogged. Your two sinks drain ...
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| Shower plumbing | 4/13/2006 |
Q: I would like to replace the valve for my two knob shower assembly along with the showerhead. I have ...
A: Hey Mark, As I see it the most practical way is to prevent excess water draining which means #1 ...
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| hose spiggot | 4/8/2006 |
Q: Carolyn, There are two new garden hose spiggots outside of the house, they're brand new, they're the ...
A: Hey Dave, It sounds to me like these spiggots got no washers installed in them if they both are ...
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| plumbing problem! nearing disaster? | 3/25/2006 |
Q: I am also an "AllExpert" in another category (music) so I know this site is very reliable. I have a ...
A: Hey Chris, First, do you have a shop vac or a wet/dry vac that you can suck up water with? This ...
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| moen 1222 shower water control replacement cartridge | 3/20/2006 |
Q: My Special Lady Friend and I are trying to replace a Moen 1222 shower replacement cartridge. She ...
A: Hey Tim, I feel your pain, LOL! Yes, it does suck then something like that happen's been there ...
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| water heater | 3/20/2006 |
Q: I am having problems with my water heaters anti-scolding breaker, it trips at least once a day, even ...
A: Hey Mike, First, this is not my speciality but I will try and give you some possibilities, OK! ...
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| plumbing | 3/19/2006 |
Q: I have a small plumbing problem. All of a sudden the water supply to my toilet tank has decreased. ...
A: Hey John, The only things I can think of is that you may have a leak in the line feeding the tank or ...
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| bathtub clog | 3/15/2006 |
Q: Simple question, is the soap scum from soap or body washes worst on the drain. We always have a ...
A: Hey Debbie, Soap scum is the worst in my book, I love my body washes and I never notice any ring or ...
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| fittings | 3/15/2006 |
Q: when gluing my fittings and pipes (abs) is it ok if they do not completly bottom out? one was off ...
A: Hey Scott, as long as they get a complete seal all the way around they should hold is all I can tell ...
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| Toilet Plumbing | 3/5/2006 |
Q: I am really hoping you can help. I have had a small but persistent leak from the pipe that goes ...
A: Hey Michele, All you need to do is go to Home Depot or the like and buy some pipe tape, it is white ...
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| shower diverter replacement | 2/23/2006 |
Q: My shower diverter allows water through the faucet & shower head. I don't know how to replace a ...
A: Hey Robert, Since I don't know exactly the kind you have my best advise to to go to Home Depot or ...
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| Tub and toilet clogged? | 2/20/2006 |
Q: Toilet doesn't flush. When I plunge it it empties into nearby tub! The nearby sink gurgles and ...
A: Hey Lydia, You do have a blockage in your line and most likely it is out in the main line that a ...
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| dropped earring down shower drain | 2/19/2006 |
Q: I accidentally lost my diamond earring while washing my hair in the shower. I know it went down the ...
A: Hey Lauren, I am afraid you are going to have to call a plumber out and have them check it out ...
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| Toilet and Bathtub are backed up.. When washer drains toilet bubbles.....Need help. | 2/17/2006 |
Q: Followup To Question - Yes i was wondering about what to do. My toilet and bathtub are backed ...
A: Hey Chad, when was the last time you had it pumped out? They do fill up and they will back up into ...
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| Toilet and Bathtub are backed up.. When washer drains toilet bubbles.....Need help. | 2/17/2006 |
Q: Yes i was wondering about what to do. My toilet and bathtub are backed up.And when my waher drains ...
A: Hey Chad, You are experiencing a blockage in the main line or your septic needs to be drained. Do ...
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| Drain pipe/drain hole positioning in a shower base | 2/14/2006 |
Q: We are currently demolishing a leaky 45-year-old shower stall that was custom built with ceramic ...
A: Hey Paul, First, this is outside of my area of knowledge but I will share with you what I suspect, ...
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| bathtub water control leak | 2/7/2006 |
Q: .i have a prob with a leak. the water is leaking through the same outlet the water comes out when ...
A: James, first of all this is not my area but I am going to tell you what I know and see if that will ...
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| plumbing | 2/6/2006 |
Q: I need to replace the shower valve assembly on my 1970 home is this something that I cab do myself? ...
A: Gary, you sure can do this yourself and save $$$. And since you already have the access panel you ...
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| New Sink Trap on opposite side | 2/5/2006 |
Q: I'm ordering a new apron sink and the drain is offset on the side opposite to my current drain (in ...
A: Hey Ed, The offset is no biggie, you will have to most likely buy additional pipe to accomidate ...
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| teflon tape | 1/26/2006 |
Q: what is the proper way to put on teflon tape. i get mixed up which way counter clock wise or clock ...
A: Hey Jerome, You want the tape to go clockwise with the thread direction so as not to unravel it and ...
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| rotating shower arm ball-joint lose and leaking | 1/14/2006 |
Q: Carolyn, I have an old shower arm that ends in a ball. The rotating piece that rides on the ball is ...
A: Hey Cathy, without actually seeing it its hard to tell, but yes, it sounds like a washer should be ...
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| gas stove | 1/9/2006 |
Q: I'm writing a story and I need to know what would happen if someone turned on a gas burner when the ...
A: Hey Bev, have you ever lit a gas grille and had problems with igniter, well I have and when it did ...
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| Plumbing | 1/7/2006 |
Q: I am having a plumbing problem related to my washing machine. Whenever the machine starts it's ...
A: Hey Kevin, this is only an idea, the first question that pops into my head are but how old are the ...
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| Replacing a washer in my tub faucet | 1/6/2006 |
Q: I have a one piece tub/shower with a drip from the hot water faucet. I am having a hard time ...
A: Hey Larry, do get some WD-40 or any other lubricant and spray it and let it sit a spell. If you can ...
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| Bathtub faucet | 1/4/2006 |
Q: There is a hot water leak from the bath tub faucet. The handles are about 25 years old. I cannot ...
A: Hey Lali, It sounds to me like you need to just replace the washers that are around the valve stems ...
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| Shower Handle | 1/2/2006 |
Q: I have an American Standard (Hampton 3 Handle Shower/Bath Set). When I turn the center handle to ...
A: Hey Mark, it sounds to me like it is time to replace the faucet or replace all the parts in it, ...
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| cracked acrylic tub | 12/22/2005 |
Q: The manufacturer sent someone out to look at it and they said it is a defect like you suggested. ...
A: Hey Wendy, there seemed to be a problem with the website, I hope this one gets thru to you. Yes ...
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| Plumbing | 12/17/2005 |
Q: I'm also a power distribution engineer, although I'm now retired. I worked for Yorkshire Electricity ...
A: Hey Len, I have been there, LOL! And what I found that worked was to spray penetrating oil on them, ...
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| inactive plumbing pipes | 12/15/2005 |
Q: I live in a 3 family home in Northern NY State .I reside downstairs and there are 2 apts. upstairs.I ...
A: Hey Bill, There is no need to be concerned about your pipes because having the people upstairs the ...
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| Hi - we had a company renovate... | 12/15/2005 |
Q: We supplied a acrylic tub and they installed it. After one year we noticed 5 small cracks on the ...
A: Hey Wendy, it should be replaced for sure! It sounds like a defect, I would call the manufacture ...
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| Well: Pressure Switch | 12/5/2005 |
Q: I have a well and a bladder tank. For the last few weeks, my water pressure has disappeared for a ...
A: Hey Alison, I have been where you are with my own well and been burned by a plumber that thought he ...
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| leaking faucet-bathtub/shower | 11/22/2005 |
Q: We just remodeled our bathroom and the faucet is leaking alot. What can we do until we can call ...
A: Hey Michele, It sounds to me like there is not much you can do because there is no shut off for the ...
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| Toilet Problem | 11/6/2005 |
Q: Inside the tank of my toilet is only 75% full. It wont fill up all the way for some reason. Every ...
A: Hey Eric, It sounds to me like you have 2 problems that are easy to fix. Number 1, you need to ...
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| outside faucet | 11/1/2005 |
Q: I have a frost proof faucet that only leaks when it's turned on. The water is coming from the valve. ...
A: Hey John, It sounds to me like a washer needs to be replaced in it. Shut off the water main and see ...
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| water marks on ceiling below upstairs toilet | 10/26/2005 |
Q: My home is 15 years old. Just spotted brown (water?) spots on ceiling of family room (just belwo ...
A: Hey C. Robinson, Most likely you have an loose wax ring on your toilet, does it move at all when you ...
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| bathroom faucet replacement | 10/22/2005 |
Q: I will be visit my folks in a few months and my Mom wants me to replace her bathroom faucet. The ...
A: Hey Nina, Here are some pointers, first make sure the main water to the faucet is off and have a ...
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| reccommendations for faucetry | 10/8/2005 |
Q: I thought you might be a good person to ask about brands of faucets, and also for reccommendations ...
A: Hey Michael, I am sorry to say that this is outside my area of expertise, but I have shopped around ...
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| leaking shower stall installed over slab | 10/6/2005 |
Q: 32"square one piece fibreglass shower stall, installed 10 years ago,(new construction then) on first ...
A: Hey Gene, without some kind of access to really get into where this is area it is really hard to ...
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| leaky washer line | 10/1/2005 |
Q: hey carolyn, i just recently moved into a new to me home and am having a small problem with my ...
A: Hey Jason, Check the hose out and make sure there is a washer inside of it, without the washer, it ...
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| plumbing - bathroom | 8/26/2005 |
Q: e the part of the toilet which rests on the wall where water collects after you flush) keeps rising ...
A: Hey John The float that should be on an arm would be what you need to adjust if you have the old ...
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| water isn't running to the toilet | 8/8/2005 |
Q: We returned from a 3 day vacation, and determined by way of using our master bathroom toilet that ...
A: Hey Scott, it is pretty hard to second guess this one but one suggestion I have, provided that you ...
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| plumbing | 6/25/2005 |
Q: I'm having a problem in my condo apartment. Basically, I need to replace the faucets and diverter in ...
A: Hey Jean, You have to have access so you need to have an opening to get to the shut. What were they ...
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| Leaky Bathroom | 5/25/2005 |
Q: I have had a leaky bathtub for a while. It is on the second floor of my house. I have had plumbers ...
A: Hey Bill, I can't help you with what is going on regarding the leaks but yes, you need to put in a ...
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| Running toilet | 5/12/2005 |
Q: After I flush my toilet it continues to run unless I pull the flushing handle up. Can I corect this ...
A: Hey Marthamae, first sorry for not getting back to you sooner but I have had company. But yes, you ...
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| putty | 4/28/2005 |
Q: why do i need plumbers putty
A: Hey Danny, I have only used it once and that was to fill in a hole around a pipe that was running ...
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| Disposal Problem | 4/26/2005 |
Q: I recently had the plumbing removed under the sink in my kitchen. (We had new cabinets installed.) ...
A: Hey Roger, First, I would have the plumber back out to fix the problem, repositioning the drain ...
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| re: outdoor faucet leak | 4/22/2005 |
Q: For some reason I've been having problems accessing our previous notes for a reply, so I'm starting ...
A: Hey Scott, It sounds to me like a pressure crack. What is happening is when the water pressure is ...
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| Outside faucet leak | 4/17/2005 |
Q: I may get a plumber, if only because if the pipe is cracked, I don't want to try and learn to fix it ...
A: Hey Scott, that does baffle me about the water only leaking then the water is on?? But once you ...
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| Outside faucet leak | 4/17/2005 |
Q: I live in a brick boston brownstone condo. Before winter, I removed the hose I have outdoors. When ...
A: Hey Scott, I thing you pretty much have it figured out but I would have some extra pipe, pipe ...
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| Replace Furnace and Water Heater | 4/6/2005 |
Q: I've been quoted $3,000 CDN to replace my gas furnace and water heater, includes warrenty, 5 year ...
A: Hey Miss Mary, That does sound reasonable to me, I spent that much alone just to replace my heat ...
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| water pressure | 3/30/2005 |
Q: Here's my situation. I use a well for my water supply so I also have to use a pressure take with an ...
A: Hey Rob, this is way outside my area but I had the same question some time back ago with my well and ...
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| leaking kitchen sprayer | 3/25/2005 |
Q: HOPE YOU CAN HELP. HERE'S THE QUESTION.. THE SPRAYER LEAKS OUT THE LITTLE HOLES, AND GOES DOWN TO ...
A: Hey P. Brown, Sorry about the delay, the system had a hicup, LOL! But it sounds to me like your ...
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| Replacing Sink Faucet | 3/23/2005 |
Q: I am replacing my bathroom sink faucet, but their is one problem. You know there are two black ...
A: Hey Will, I use a set of pliers opened up to the large setting and just try and get it around the ...
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| Plumbing | 3/19/2005 |
Q: I'm remodling a shower in my basement. Upon removing the shower & the concrete slab it was based ...
A: Hey Mark, First, this is outside my area of knowledge but if I can help give you any suggestions I ...
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| kitchen sink making noises | 3/13/2005 |
Q: We recently purchased a house that had been vacant for about 6 months. We have been in for 3 weeks. ...
A: Hey Joanne, my first guess would be the water running to the frig. Have you been using a fare ...
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| Plbg toilet hook up leak | 3/8/2005 |
Q: My water line 3/8 from the shut off to the tank 7/8 is leaking at the tank where I put the babcock ...
A: Hey Bill, sorry it has taken this long to get back to you but our system has a hiccup. But as to ...
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| Ever want a job in NYC? | 3/7/2005 |
Q: I always felt as an employer, if you want the job done by two men hire one lady and it never ...
A: LOL, thank you very much! But it is too darn cold up there for me! I like Atlanta much better and ...
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| florida | 2/11/2005 |
Q: All my life I have lived in the Washington D.C. of northeast USA. Now I plan to buy a home in ...
A: Hey Jason, No you should not steer away from well and septic if you like not having to spend lots ...
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| plumbing noise | 2/9/2005 |
Q: your info was very helpful!! Yes, actually, I live in Chicago - and now ofcourse it's winter. I do ...
A: Hey Seanc, I still think it is a combination of old pipe hangers that have been tested to there ...
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| applying sealeant | 2/9/2005 |
Q: When I apply the sealeant onto the edge of the sink, how do I make it spread evenly and in a ...
A: Hey Ricky, the secret to spreading caulk is this. If you are using a caulk gun or tube, cut the tip ...
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| plumbing noise | 2/8/2005 |
Q: Whenever I run the bathroom sink or tub faucets, I hear this strange almost like a tapping sound. ...
A: Hey Seanc, I am stepping out of my confort zone here on this one but I will share with you what I ...
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| Pump in home well | 2/3/2005 |
Q: How can I get the pump to start again after a period of being off due to ice in the pipes?
A: Hey Mary Ann, did the pump stop on its own or did someone turn it off at the main breaker? The ...
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| Pipes/Hardwood Floors | 2/1/2005 |
Q: Carolyn - Sounds like you are the one who can help this 79 yr. old lady. I live in a 50 yr. old ...
A: that was also my Mother's name too :). You much be a heck of a Lady, I hope I am still taking ...
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| Bath tub repair | 1/26/2005 |
Q: I hope you have a suggestion... I dropped a scraper/razor blade which landed with the sharp, razor ...
A: Hey Howie, I sure do know what may very well work, :). I have had my old boat for 30 years that ...
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| Leak in kitchen ceiling | 1/24/2005 |
Q: Your credentials are very impressive & I hope you can help me. The problem is water drops ...
A: Hey D.E. I am going to throw some things out there for you and hope that something will help, OK! ...
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| plumbing | 1/19/2005 |
Q: What's the proper way to winterize an external water faucet in my townhouse? Can it be done during ...
A: Hey Eric, they have boots that you can get at any Home Depot or Lowes that just cover and protect ...
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| Pump Pressure | 1/18/2005 |
Q: Hey Carolyn, Did you receive my instructions on how to increase your pumps pressure? Did it work? ...
A: Hey Tom, I have not had any daylight to go out and even look at the pump, I will this weekend. I ...
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| plumbing | 1/17/2005 |
Q: What's the cause and solution to a toilet being very slow to fill and when it does it only goes up ...
A: Hey Al, Go and lift the top of your toilet off and set it on the seat and take a look inside. I am ...
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| water heater | 1/10/2005 |
Q: We just put in a brand new, 50 gallon, hot water heater. Unfortunately, this morning the water was ...
A: Hey Kathy, there is a thermostat behind a plate to your heater that allows you to reset the temp on ...
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| plumbing | 12/26/2004 |
Q: to remove the shutoff valve from under the sink, do i turn the nut that is at the end of the pipe ...
A: Hey Felix, first you need to find the main shutoff valve to the house and turn it off, (as a rule ...
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| Leaking shower hose inside enclosed jacuzzi | 12/23/2004 |
Q: We recently had a construction person repair a leaking Jacuzzi in our condo. It was leaking down to ...
A: Hey Jim, please don't judge me so harshy as one guy did when I was just giving my take on the ...
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| bathroom Plumbing | 12/11/2004 |
Q: I have installed a new tub faucet in my remodeled bathroom.Everything seems to be in order except no ...
A: Hey Ronda, It sounds to me like your fixture must be defective and the diverter valve is not working ...
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| floor drain | 12/6/2004 |
Q: The floor drain in my basement utility room is backing up whenever I flush a tiolet or run the wash. ...
A: Hey Claude, you have a clogged line and you need to fix it. If you are a do-it-yourselfer then go ...
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| plumbing | 11/11/2004 |
Q: I want to install an automatic washing machine in a small cabin in Arizona. We only use cold water. ...
A: Hey Dick, I am a tad comfused here. You have a 4" drain line is that correct? And you want to tap ...
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| plumbing | 11/10/2004 |
Q: I want to install an automatic washing machine in a small cabin in Arizona. We only use cold water. ...
A: Hey Dick, yes you should be able to find flex to do what you want. You may have to make it yourself ...
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| Water Pressure | 11/9/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- Carolyn: Thank you for your quick reply. The unit is a one-piece Moen ...
A: Hey Colleen, yes I do think it is the diverter. If you can get a model number off your Moen and go ...
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| Water Pressure | 11/8/2004 |
Q: I lost water pressure in my kitchen sink this morning. I am only getting a small stream when it ...
A: Hey Colleen, I am going to "off the record" because this is not my speciality, going to give it my ...
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| Shower head question | 11/8/2004 |
Q: I hope you don't mind a question. I recently moved to a new house and the shower head that came with ...
A: Hey Craig, I love guestions if I can help someone out so no, I don't mind at all, LOL! That is why ...
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| Formica countertop | 10/25/2004 |
Q: I don't know if this is within your area of expertise but I'm trying to figure out if I need to ...
A: Hey Evan, where is the rust coming from again, from underneath or is it just a stain on the surface? ...
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| Lazy flush - 1.6 gallon toilet blues | 10/25/2004 |
Q: I recently moved into an older house (circa 1925). On the main floor, there is a closet that was ...
A: Hey Joel, Tell me, is this bathroom at the same elevation as all the others? It sounds to me like ...
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| Replacing internal toilet stuff | 10/23/2004 |
Q: I have written in the past and taken the suggestion to replace the flapper/ballcock etc in my toilet ...
A: Ed, you are on the mark with the teflon tape, I use it on all my threaded connection and it sounds ...
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| pressure dropping | 10/8/2004 |
Q: When I turn the water on in the kitchen sink, the pressure starts out pretty well, but in a second ...
A: Hey Jo, you may have hit the nail on the head, but tell me this: has it just started this or has it ...
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| leaky tub faucet | 10/6/2004 |
Q: Sorry-- this is probably a question I should look up on my own so I apologize if it is so simple as ...
A: Hey Beth, you can do this! You will need to have a few things on hand like a phillips head ...
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| bathtub plumbing | 9/30/2004 |
Q: A couple of days ago I noticed that a lid to one of my shampoo bottles slipped down the drain. When ...
A: Hey Halli, You need to rent a snake and see if you can't push it all the way down the drain or you ...
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| Pipe location | 9/14/2004 |
Q: my fuse box is in the laundry room (in basement). The water supply pipes for the washer run across ...
A: Hey John, a basic rule of thumb is for the risk of electrocution, never have water to drip into or ...
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| Silicone Sealant | 9/6/2004 |
Q: It's not exactly a plumbing question I've got, but this is the closest I get to this category. I ...
A: Hey Raul, Second coats of silicone are not the best application, think bonding! They will not ...
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| Caulk Remover | 9/2/2004 |
Q: I would like to remove the old caulk around my bathroom tub area, and replace it with some new ...
A: Hey Christine, it sounds to me like you are into the grout not the caulk. Caulk should be soft and ...
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| Kitchen faucet drip to flow | 8/19/2004 |
Q: My kitchen facuet has gone from a drip to a flow. I don't know which way to turn the shut-off valves ...
A: Hey Evelyn, do you have any WD40 spray or penatrating oil that you can spray or get around the ...
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| water on brick | 8/18/2004 |
Q: My house is only 2 years old. I went down to the crawl space as you suggested and didn't see any ...
A: Hey Eric, You did the right thing and we can kinda rule out the leak but something is going on for ...
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| water on brick | 8/17/2004 |
Q: Can my shower be leaking and the only sign of it is outside on the brick? On the exterior side of ...
A: Hey Eric, it may very well be signs of a leak. How old is your house and do you have copper pipe in ...
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| Plumbing | 8/7/2004 |
Q: I have recently discovered in my 40 year old home, that tree roots are growing in my sump pump hole! ...
A: Hey Carol, Just how large a tree does these roots belong to is my first question and do you have a ...
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| toilet flushing | 8/6/2004 |
Q: -------------------------Thanks again Carolyn- I tried it all without a satisfactory result- the ...
A: Hey Jim, I hate that! Well, if you are up for a challenge, you can remove the toilet and get a ...
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| Why is my tub spout dripping? | 8/5/2004 |
Q: Why is my tub dripping? I have a American Standard Cadet/Colony, Two handle bath/shower set, model ...
A: Hey Dave, Your valve stem washers are worn out is all there is to it, LOL! You will need to shut ...
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| garage drainer | 8/4/2004 |
Q: Do you know what would be the steps (and description) of putting a drain and a grill on top of it ...
A: Hey Gabe, I am not sure I answered you question entirely, but as for the concrete, you will need to ...
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| toilet flushing | 8/4/2004 |
Q: -------------------------Thank you Carolyn- I checked the flapper valve and water level- both appear ...
A: Hey Jim, Sometimes the flapper needs to be adjusted also by shorting the line on it to allow for ...
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| garage drainer | 8/4/2004 |
Q: Do you know what would be the steps (and description) of putting a drain and a grill on top of it ...
A: Hey Gabe, So you are looking for steps are you, LOL! Well, let me see if I understand you ...
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| toilet flushing | 8/4/2004 |
Q: When I flush my toilet it is a slow and sometimes incomplete emptying.
A: Hey Jim, It sounds to me like you may need to replace you flapper in the tank for starters, they get ...
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| plumbing | 7/24/2004 |
Q: When I turn on the kitchen faucet water and air blow everywhere. This only happens in the kitchen. ...
A: Hey Barbara, You have a broken pipe somewhere is what that is telling you. YOu need to check your ...
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| water pipe noise | 7/18/2004 |
Q: recently my water pipes rattle about 20 senconds after flushing either of 2 of the 4 toilets in my ...
A: Hey John, What you are experiencing may be called water hammer and it is caused by normally high ...
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| toilet wax ring | 7/12/2004 |
Q: I've installed ceramic tile in an existing half-bath. I removed the toilet. I noticed that the ...
A: Hey Tony, it does make sense! And that is common to use two wax rings for some situations like ...
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| acrylic shower system | 7/6/2004 |
Q: I am considering having an acrylic enclosure installed in our stall shower. One firm offers an ...
A: Hey Robert, To me usefullness is a must, do either one have any shelves in them? I want somewhere ...
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| cisterns | 7/2/2004 |
Q: i live in a 1895 queen anne with 2 cisterns..unknown if either works...do you know how they operate ...
A: I wish I did know what this is but it has to be before my time. I checked my how to book and there ...
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| Outdoor Water Faucet | 6/9/2004 |
Q: How are you doing? I just purchased a new home and when I was doing my walk-thrus all of the ...
A: Hey Angela, I am dumbfounded here. The only thing I can tell you to do is to contact the builder ...
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| Tub Drain | 5/23/2004 |
Q: but never got a response---so I'll try again. First, thank you for offering your assistance. ...
A: Hey Jody, Have you tried reverse suction on it with a vacuum cleaner like a wet/dry type? I have a ...
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| Pressure Switch Settings | 4/30/2004 |
Q: In my home, I would regularly get a momentary "pause" in water delivery -- the water would stop ...
A: Hey Adam, You are teaching me something here, thanks! I never heard of a 2 nut adjustment, ...
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| basement sewer backup | 4/12/2004 |
Q: Basement washing machine discharges into a laundry sink that Ts into a 6 inch iron pipe going down ...
A: Hey Ken, This is a good one and I hope for starters that you can use a snake and take it from the ...
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| leaking faucets | 4/12/2004 |
Q: I have leaking faucets how can i repair with out replacing same, thank you
A: Hey Larry, What you need to replace is the washers in the valve stems to your faucets. First, turn ...
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| banging in the pipes | 4/10/2004 |
Q: When I turn on and off the water in the upstairs bathroom sink there is a bang in the pipes. ...
A: Hey Gina, What you are experiencing is call water hammer and it is caused by water pressure. There ...
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| Plumbing | 4/10/2004 |
Q: I am the proud owner of a brand new home have two showers one has a tub the other a stand up shower ...
A: Hey Ryan, First you can replace your shower head and see if the old one has a build up of minerals ...
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| Back ups | 4/7/2004 |
Q: I have a washer that whenever it drains the water backs up and comes out the drainage pipe which is ...
A: Hey Doug, Do you have a septic or city sanitation? If you have septic, it sounds like it is time to ...
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| Installing another bathroom | 4/4/2004 |
Q: Never done any plumbimg. Wanting to install another bathroom and upgrade excisting one. My question ...
A: Hey Richard, If you can measure, glue, soldier some and in general a little handy you should be able ...
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| Plumbing Problem - Kitchen Taps | 4/4/2004 |
Q: When I run my tap in my kitchen, I have to twist the tap for a while until it runs. Its really ...
A: Hey Rob, it sounds like your valve stem is either going bad or is bad. And I don't think replacing ...
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| Toilet | 4/3/2004 |
Q: Carolyn, I have 2 bathrooms. One toilet is a 1.5 GPF. That one has good strong suction when flushed. ...
A: Hey Dave, In most cases you have some adjustments on tanks that can allow you to raise or lower the ...
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| Plastic Shower Surround | 3/23/2004 |
Q: Do you know if there are any companies that sell repair kits for a plastic shower surround (for a ...
A: Hey Betsy, All I can tell you here is to look in your yellow pages for tub repair. There are ...
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