plumbingsniper Unclogging drains with baking soda and vinegar is a natural and environmentally friendly method. Here’s a brief summary of the steps: Why Drains Clog Most of the time, drain clogs when something which should not be thrown down the drain ends up being thrown. No matter how much you are careful, at one point or … Read more
Flushing a water heater is an essential maintenance task that helps remove sediment and mineral buildup, ensuring your heater operates efficiently. Here’s a brief summary of the steps to follow to flush a water heater: How to Flush a Water Heater Flushing a water heater is one of those tasks every homeowner should learn to … Read more
A clogged plumbing vent can disrupt the proper functioning of your plumbing system and may lead to various issues. Here’s a brief summary of signs that indicate you might have a clogged plumbing vent: Signs of a Clogged Plumbing Vent A clogged vent stack communicates through the drains. If you find a pattern from your … Read more
Repiping a house involves replacing the plumbing pipes, typically due to aging or deteriorating pipes that can cause various issues. Here’s a brief summary of signs that indicate it may be time to repipe your house: In detail, the following are the signs that you need to repipe your house: 1. Old Lead/Galvanized Steel Pipes … Read more
A water heater expansion tank is a small tank with an air bladder installed between the water heater and the cold water pipe shut off valve to absorb excess pressure from the water heater tank. It helps to prolong the life of the water heater, stop hot water pressure fluctuations, prevent/stop a leaking T&P valve, … Read more
Some traces of food and other wastes are left inside the garbage disposal making it smell really bad after decomposition. In some cases, the smell from a garbage disposal comes from outside the disposal unit, like the dishwasher or P-trap A smelling garbage disposal is caused by decomposing food scraps trapped in the unit or … Read more
Creating a cleaning schedule might seem daunting at first, but it’s a powerful tool for maintaining a clean and organized home without feeling overwhelmed. A well-structured cleaning routine ensures that every corner of your home gets the attention it needs, preventing dirt and clutter from piling up. Imagine walking into a home that’s always clean … Read more
Ideally, water should not have a distinctive smell or taste. That is however not always the case. For people who especially use water from a well, you will t one point or another detect a sulfur smell in the water which is not pleasant at all. A sulfur or rotten egg smell in water indicates … Read more
A slow draining bathroom sink is caused by a partial clog due to accumulation of hair, soap scum and other bathroom products in the drainpipe and P-trap, restricting the flow of water. It could also be caused by a clogged vent or even sink overflow which creates negative air pressure in the drainpipe. To fix … Read more
A sewer smell from a washing machine is often caused by mold, mildew and bacteria trapped under the rubber door gasket/seal, water filter or P-trap. It could also be caused by a dry P-trap or clogged vent stack. Bacteria, mold and mildew thrive in a damp and dark surfaces. Both of those conditions are present … Read more