You had a rough surprise. A shower head was left spraying the bathroom floor. It ran for a few minutes. Water then showed up in the living room below. It pooled on the drywall ceiling. It even drained through a light fixture. After you shut off power and water, you open the ceiling. You did… Continue reading Toilet Flange Gap Caused a Ceiling Leak?
Month: December 2025
Hot Water Smells Like Oil After New Heater?
You paid for a brand-new Bradford White water heater. It was recommended by your plumber. Two workers installed it. The unit also needed a fuel conversion. It went from propane to natural gas. Right after the install, the hot water smelled like oil. The smell is now faint. But it is still there. That can… Continue reading Hot Water Smells Like Oil After New Heater?
No Aerator? Fix a Slow Bathroom Faucet Fast
Your bathroom sink flow is weak. Your faucet has no aerator to unscrew. That is common on some faucets. The good news is you can often clean it. Why does the flow drops Many “no aerator” faucets still have tiny outlet holes. Some have a hidden screen in the spout. Hard water leaves mineral crust.… Continue reading No Aerator? Fix a Slow Bathroom Faucet Fast
The 5-Year Anode Check Most Owners Skip
The 5-Year Anode Check Most Owners Skip You flushed your water heater at year one. You flushed it again at year four. You saw no rust or grit. That is a good sign. But it does not tell the whole story. A tank can look clean inside and still be corroding. The anode rod is… Continue reading The 5-Year Anode Check Most Owners Skip