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Dishwasher Not Draining: Causes and When to Call a Plumber
A dishwasher that will not drain leaves standing water at the bottom of the tub after the cycle finishes. It is a common problem, and in many cases the...
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Garbage Disposal Not Working: Common Fixes Before Calling a Plumber
A garbage disposal that stops working is usually not a serious plumbing problem. Most failures come down to one of a handful of causes, all of which...
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How Long Do Home Pipes Last? Signs It's Time to Repipe
Most homeowners never think about their pipes until something goes wrong. But pipes have a finite lifespan, and when they start to fail, the problems...
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How to Clear a Clogged Shower Head and Restore Water Flow
If your shower has gone from a strong spray to a weak trickle, the problem is probably not your water pressure - it is mineral buildup inside the...
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How to Fix a Dripping Outdoor Faucet
A dripping outdoor faucet - also called a hose bib or spigot - is easy to ignore. It's outside, so the drip feels less urgent than one inside the...
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How to Fix a Leaking Pipe Under the Sink
A leak under the sink is one of the more common plumbing problems homeowners deal with. The good news is that many under-sink leaks are relatively...
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How to Fix a Slow Drain in Your Sink or Shower
A slow drain is one of the most common plumbing complaints homeowners deal with. The good news is that most slow drains have straightforward causes and...
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How to Prevent Pipes from Freezing in Cold Weather
Frozen pipes are one of the more damaging things that can happen to a home in winter. When water freezes inside a pipe, it expands - and that expansion...
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How to Replace a Toilet Flapper (Step-by-Step)
A running toilet is one of the most common and wasteful home plumbing problems. The culprit is almost always the flapper - the rubber seal at the...
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How to Shut Off Your Home's Water in an Emergency
A burst pipe, a failed washing machine hose, or a running toilet that will not stop - any of these can send water pouring into your home fast. Knowing...
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How to Test Your Home's Water Pressure Yourself
Low water pressure is frustrating. A trickle from the showerhead or a slow-filling washing machine often points to a pressure problem somewhere in the...
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Sewer Line Inspection: When You Need One and What It Costs
Most homeowners never think about the sewer line until something goes wrong. By then, the repair is often expensive and disruptive. A sewer line...
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Signs You Need to Repipe Your Home (And What It Costs)
Most homeowners never think about the pipes inside their walls until something goes wrong. By then, the damage is often already done. Repiping is one...
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Sump Pump Maintenance Guide for Homeowners
A sump pump sits quietly in the corner of your basement or crawl space until the moment you need it most - during a heavy rainstorm or rapid snowmelt....
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Tankless Water Heater Pros, Cons, and Real Costs
Tankless water heaters - also called on-demand or instantaneous water heaters - have become a popular upgrade in California homes over the past decade....
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Water Heater Maintenance: What Homeowners Should Do Each Year
Your water heater works every day and rarely gets any attention until it stops working. A little annual maintenance goes a long way toward extending...
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Water Heater Making Noise? What Each Sound Means
A water heater that starts making sounds it did not make before is worth paying attention to. Some noises are harmless. Others indicate that the unit...
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What Causes Brown or Discolored Water from the Tap?
Turning on the faucet and seeing brown, yellow, or rust-colored water is alarming. In most cases it is not a health emergency, but it is a signal that...
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When to Repair vs. Replace a Water Heater
A water heater that stops working or starts acting up forces a decision: pay for a repair, or invest in a replacement? The answer depends on several...
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Whole-House Water Softener: Is It Worth Installing?
If you live in an area with hard water, you have probably noticed the signs: white scale buildup on faucets and showerheads, spots on dishes and...
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