You run a 40/60 pressure switch. Your tank precharge is set to 38 PSI. The pump cycles as it should. After the shutoff, the gauge creeps toward 100 PSI. You replaced the switch and the gauge. The strange climb still happens. Quick Q&A Q: Is my water pressure really climbing to 100 PSI? A: It… Continue reading Gauge Hits 100 After Pump Stops? Here’s Why
Mystery Shower Leak? Why It Only Drips Under Load
Both bathrooms sit above your garage. At random times, you find water on the garage floor. You can see the plumbing in the garage ceiling. But you cannot spot the leak source. Here is the key clue. It leaks during showers, not baths. It also stops when nobody stands in the tub. Quick Q&A Q:… Continue reading Mystery Shower Leak? Why It Only Drips Under Load
Toilet Gurgling Under Floor? Fix This Fast
You have two bathrooms in a mobile home. The front toilet flushes with no noise. The back toilet flush causes gurgling under the living room floor. You cleared both roof vents and found no blockages. The washer does not back up into tubs. Everything seems to drain fine. So why the gurgle? Quick Q&A Q:… Continue reading Toilet Gurgling Under Floor? Fix This Fast
Toe-Tapper Won’t Seal? Quick Fix Guide
You want a long, hot soak. Your tub should hold water. A worn stopper can drain the fun fast. This is common on older American Standard soaker and whirlpool tubs. Many use an “over-the-rim” waste and overflow kit with a toe-tapper plug. What “free spinning” usually means You twist the toe-tapper, and it just spins.… Continue reading Toe-Tapper Won’t Seal? Quick Fix Guide
Leaky Thermostatic Shower? Find the Hidden Cartridge
You had a mixer shower fitted a few years back. Now the lower temperature control is leaking. That drip usually means a worn seal inside the valve. On many Arezzo thermostatic showers, the fix is the cartridge. Quick Q&A Q: Why does it leak from the temperature control? A: The cartridge seals are worn, so… Continue reading Leaky Thermostatic Shower? Find the Hidden Cartridge
Toilet Flange Gap Caused a Ceiling Leak?
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?
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
Fix a Leaking Reducing Valve at the Threaded Connection
Question:I have a reducing valve that’s leaking at the threaded connection. Is it as simple as loosening the connection and rethreading with Teflon tape or dope, or should I replace the valve and male fitting? Answer:Fixing a leaking reducing valve can be straightforward, but it depends on the condition of the valve and fitting. Here’s… Continue reading Fix a Leaking Reducing Valve at the Threaded Connection