Why Are My Water Pipes So Loud?
The most typical noisy pipe difficulty is a water hammer. Sometimes pipe pressure can lead to serious damage in your plumbing system. The noise is a loud pounding, which occurs exclusively after a faucet or appliance has been switched off. This is due to high…
Where Is the Hot Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve?
Being able to locate the pressure relief valve on your water heater is important. It’s the part of the machine which prevents the Temperature and Pressure from climbing to dangerous levels, which is why it’s sometimes called the T&P valve. Occasionally testing the valve or…
Kitchen Smells and Solutions
The kitchen is a wild place. The heart of the home – but also sometimes the armpit. However you see it, the kitchen is a meeting spot, and the last thing you want is your guests watching you cook a beautiful meal, while holding their…
So Your Water Heater’s Reset Button Is Tripping?
Now if you are here – it probably means you know what the water heater reset button does and what it looks like. But just in case, we’re going to tell you! Found on your thermostat, the red reset button (sometimes called the Energy Cut…
3 Reasons Your Toilet Won’t Flush Properly
There are some things that we just expect to work all the time, and when they don’t, it can be an absolute nightmare. Finding out that your toilet won’t flush is just one of those nightmares. And if that’s the case, here are 3 reasons…
Brown Tap Water: Should You Be Concerned?
So you went to fill up the kettle this morning – and big surprise – brown water is available sooner than expected. Now your first question is probably the most important one. Is it safe to drink? Short answer: probably. Long answer: just call Acme….
5 Reasons Your Toilet Has Weak Flush
A weak-flushing toilet can be more than just an annoyance; it can create frustration, embarrassment, and even messes that you’d rather avoid. If your toilet flushes like a lazy river rather than a powerful waterfall, the good news is that most of the time, the…
Causes and Fixes for Rusty Hot Water
Nobody wants to turn on the hot water in their sink, tub, or shower and see brown or discolored water flowing out. It’s unsettling, and it raises immediate concerns about your water quality and plumbing system. Rusty hot water can be caused by several factors,…
Clogged Kitchen Sink? Here Are 4 Easy Fixes to Try
Clogged kitchen sinks are the worst. Just watching that dirty water sitting there is enough to throw up your hands and avoid the kitchen, hoping the problem will fix itself (it won’t). There are a few simple, lost-cost methods for unclogging a kitchen sink, including…
4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Connect a Sump Pump to the Sewer Line
When deciding how to manage water discharge from your sump pump, thinking beyond convenience is important. Some homeowners may consider connecting their sump pump directly to the sewer line, assuming it’s a simple solution. However, this seemingly harmless shortcut can lead to a cascade of…
