A sump pump constantly running can be a good thing or, a bad thing depending on whether it is pumping water. Of course even if it is pumping water, constantly running is an indicator that the pump capacity is very closely matched to the flow of the ground water, and that should be a cause […]
Why Does My Faucet Whistle?
Why a faucet whistles can have several different causes. Something loose in the water stream can vibrate as the water runs by it causing a whistling noise. The whistling sound can also be caused an unusually high velocity flow of water passing through a restriction. The problem does not even have to be in the […]
Why is there not enough hot water?
Why there is not enough hot water is a problem many people face at one time or another. There is nothing worse than finding yourself standing in a shower all lathered up when the water temperature plummets. There are many possible reasons for running out of water ranging from sizing of the water heater to […]
My Garbage Disposal Stinks How To Clean It
When your garbage disposal stinks it can flavor the air of your entire kitchen. The smell is coming from debris that is caught and building up in the disposer as well as the drainpipes under the sink all the way to the water in the p-trap. The water in the p-trap acts as a liquid […]
Why Water Won’t Come Out Of A Faucet
There could be many reasons why water won’t come out of a faucet, the first thing you should check is if there is water available at other fixture to determine if it is just the one faucet or, the problem exists else where in the home. Fixtures at a lower level may seem to flow […]
Why My Water Heater Makes Noise
Your water heater can make noise in a variety of ways ranging from hissing, popping, tapping, banging, and even jackhammer sounds. Some are indicators of problems while others are just age and improper maintenance that really are not much of a concern but will go away when the water heater is eventually replaced. A hissing […]
