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The five most common signs of a clogged drain are water that drains slowly, gurgling sounds, foul odors, clogs that keep coming back, and backups that show up in more than one fixture at once. One sign usually means a local clog. Several signs together, especially across multiple drains, point to a bigger blockage that
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Gas Water Heater Not Working? 6 Checks Before You Call a Plumber
If your gas water heater is not working, the cause is usually one of four things: no gas reaching the unit, a pilot light that has gone out, a dirty or failing thermocouple, or a faulty gas control valve. Most homeowners can safely check the first three themselves. If those checks don’t bring back hot
READ MOREWhy Is My Garbage Disposal Leaking? 5 Causes and Fixes
Why is my garbage disposal leaking? Where the water shows up tells you. A leak at the top usually means the plumber’s putty at the sink flange has failed or the mounting assembly has loosened. A leak on the side points to the dishwasher hose or the discharge tube. A leak from the bottom usually
READ MOREFall Sump Pump Maintenance: A Storm-Season Checklist
Fall sump pump maintenance comes down to a few checks before storm season: clear leaves away from the discharge outlet, clean the pit and intake screen, bucket-test the float switch, test the battery backup with the main pump unplugged, and make sure the check valve and power supply are sound. Plan on about an hour,
READ MOREHow Long Does a Water Heater Last? Signs Yours Is Failing
A tank water heater typically lasts about 10 to 15 years, and a tankless water heater about 20 years, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. So how long does a water heater last in your home? That depends on your water quality, how well the unit is maintained, and how hard your household works
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