Replacing electric water heater elements is a fairly easy task that can often restore an old malfunctioning water heater that has been running out of hot water to its full output potential. Of course you should properly troubleshoot the water heater and make sure that the element(s) have gone bad, and that the bad elements […]
How To Repair Polybutylene Pipe
Polybutylene pipe or, tubing was used extensively in new homes built between 1978 and 1995, the tubing and fittings were made from plastic resin made by Dupont, Hoechst Celanese and Shell Oil, Polybutylene was rapidly hailed as a miracle tubing for water supply piping in homes. Polybutylene was easy to install, low cost, wouldn’t corrode, […]
Why Do Pipes Burst?
Pipes Bursting are something many people that have had water damage in their home fear and they refer to any leaking pipe as a burst pipe. There is however, a difference between leaking pipes that has failed from corrosion or, erosion and a pipe that has burst. Bursting by definition refers to something “breaking open, […]
What Is Plumbers Tape?
Plumber’s Tape is a term used to describe two different items used in plumbing, which have entirely different applications. Plumbers Tape can either be a Teflon Tape used to aid in sealing threaded joints or, a strapping material with holes in it, used for securing and hanging pipes in place. Teflon Plumber’s Tape is a […]
Envirolet Low Water Composting Toilets
The Envirolet Low Water Composting Toilets may seem like a great idea for water saving as they flush with only a cup of water then compost the waste using microbes but I hardly see these hitting the main stream being used in very many houses. The system seems well thought out in terms of venting […]
American Standard Kitchen Faucet Troubleshooting & Repair Guide
Troubleshooting and Repairing American Standard Single Handle Kitchen Faucets is no different from any other kitchen faucet. You have to inspect the faucet and determine which portions of the faucet are leaking and or, not working properly. Once you know what is wrong with your American Standard Kitchen Faucet you can then replace the parts […]
Kohler One-Piece Toilet Troubleshooting & Repair Guide
Troubleshooting & Repairing Kohler One Piece Toilets is not the easiest task to do. Kohler has utilized so many proprietary parts that just getting parts can be a huge headache. Even Kohler distributors will not have many of the parts in stock and ordering direct from Kohler is often the best option with a 3-week […]
American Standard Vent Away Toilet Troubleshooting & Repair Guide
Troubleshooting & Repairing an American Standard Vent Away Toilet can be a real headache they utilized special components and a design where odors in the bowl could be pumped into the drainage and venting system of the house. They were first made back in the 60’s and into the 70’s before they were discontinued, fortunately […]
Kohler Forte Faucet Troubleshooting & Repair Guide
This Kohler Forte Faucet Troubleshooting & Repair Guide will give you easy to follow steps for troubleshooting and repairing Kohler Forte kitchen and lavatory faucets. If you are having problems with a Kohler Forte in most cases following these easy steps and replacing a few inexpensive parts can restore the faucet to operating like new […]
Best Heat Pump Water Heaters 2010
The Best Heat Pump Water Heaters of 2010 are models on opposite ends of hybrid water heater design theory. One heat pump water heater design is relying heavily on the heat pump to provide the water heating with a small electric immersion element to provide additional heating and the other design relies less heavily on […]
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