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Steve Moore

Steve Moore is a home services industry expert with over five years of hands-on experience working alongside plumbing, HVAC, and electrical companies across the Northeast, from small-town crews in Vermont to fast-paced operations in Boston and Philadelphia. Specializing in helping contractors grow, market, and systemize their businesses, Steve has gained deep insight into what truly matters to homeowners when something breaks: fast answers, trustworthy guidance, and clear steps to fix the issue. Plumbing Sniper was created to make plumbing problems less overwhelming for everyday homeowners. Whether you're dealing with a leaky pipe, strange noises from your water heater, or trying to avoid shady service calls, this blog delivers practical, easy-to-understand advice. While Steve isn’t a licensed technician, his content is shaped by hundreds of real conversations with industry pros and homeowners alike. His mission is simple: to break down complex issues into straight-talking, no-fluff guidance you can actually use, saving you time, stress, and money.

How to Replace a Water Heater Element Like a Plumber

Water heater elements will need to be replaced at one point or the other. The...

Electric Water Heater Not Heating? How to Fix It

A water heater that is not heating water is easy to troubleshoot as I will...

How to Test & Replace a Water Heater Thermostat fast!

An electric thermostat will most likely have 2 thermostats, an upper and a lower thermostat....

How to Test a Water Heater Element for Continuity

An electric water has 2 heating elements, an upper heating element and a lower heating...

Best Water Heater Temperature Setting & How to Adjust

It is awesome having hot water running through your pipe and always available when you...

How to Reset an Electric Water Heater Fast!

A water heater reset button which is also known as an emergency cut off (ECO)...

Water Heater Reset Button Keeps Tripping? Do This

A water heater reset button, also know as an emergency cut off (ECO) switch or...

Simple Steps to Replace a Water Heater Anode Rod

You should replace your water heater anode after every 5 years. If you live in...

Water Heater Leaking from the Top? 6 Easy Solutions

It is not unusual for water heaters to leak from the bottom but leaks from...

Noisy Water Heater? How to Stop the Knocking/Bubbling

A noisy water heater can be annoying and potentially indicate underlying issues with the unit....