White & Green Buildup on Plumbing Valves Explained(plumbing101.i234.me) — You remodeled your home and added a hot water recirculation system to get faster hot water at the kitchen and master bathroom. But now, a few years later, you notice white and green buildup on the shut-off valves and the recirculation pump. What’s going on, and… Continue reading White & Green Buildup on Plumbing Valves Explained
Identify Your Shower Valve Brand Easily
Identify Your Shower Valve Brand Easily (plumbing101.i234.me) — You installed your shower nearly 20 years ago, and now the valve or cartridge needs replacing. The problem? You don’t remember the brand. If you bought it from Home Depot, it could be Moen, Glacier Bay, Price Pfister, or American Standard. Here’s how to identify which one… Continue reading Identify Your Shower Valve Brand Easily
Best Touch Kitchen Faucets: Delta, Moen & More
Best Touch Kitchen Faucets: Delta, Moen & More (plumbing101.i234.me) — Touch and touchless kitchen faucets make everyday tasks cleaner and easier. But which brands are best, and how are they powered? Here’s a simple guide to help you choose the right one for your home. Q: Which brands make the best touch kitchen faucets? A:… Continue reading Best Touch Kitchen Faucets: Delta, Moen & More
How to Neutralize Condensate with Limited Space
How to Neutralize Condensate with Limited Space(plumbing101.i234.me) — Condensate from high-efficiency boilers like the Alpine series is acidic and must be neutralized before entering a pump or drain. But what if your boiler sits low to the ground and there’s no room for a standard neutralizer kit? Here’s how to handle the issue safely and… Continue reading How to Neutralize Condensate with Limited Space
Identify & Fix Your Old GROHE Shower Valve
Identify & Fix Your Old GROHE Shower Valve(plumbing101.i234.me) — A GROHE valve that’s wobbly and hard to turn usually needs a new cartridge, not a full replacement. The challenge is figuring out which cartridge you own, especially on older installs with no local shutoffs. Here’s a clear plan to identify parts and rebuild safely. Q:… Continue reading Identify & Fix Your Old GROHE Shower Valve
Identify and Fix a Leaking Toilet Stop Valve
Identify and Fix a Leaking Toilet Stop Valve(plumbing101.i234.me) — Discovering a leak from your toilet’s shut-off valve can be stressful, especially on an upper floor where water can damage ceilings below. Here’s how to identify the type of valve you have, select the right gasket, and stop the leak safely. Q: How do I tell… Continue reading Identify and Fix a Leaking Toilet Stop Valve
Why Your Basement Toilet Gurgles When You Use the Sink
Why Your Basement Toilet Gurgles When You Use the Sink(plumbing101.i234.me) — It’s one of those strange plumbing mysteries: you unclog the kitchen sink upstairs, and months later the basement toilet starts gurgling again. Then, when you fix the toilet, the kitchen sink backs up. If this sounds familiar, your fixtures are probably sharing a common… Continue reading Why Your Basement Toilet Gurgles When You Use the Sink
Why Your Kitchen Sink Keeps Backing Up
Why Your Kitchen Sink Keeps Backing Up(plumbing101.i234.me) — Few things test your patience like a kitchen sink that refuses to drain. You’ve tried Drano, augers, even a sewer jetter, but the water still backs up into the other sink. If this sounds familiar, here’s what might really be going on and how to fix it… Continue reading Why Your Kitchen Sink Keeps Backing Up
What Causes PVC Drain Pipes to Suddenly Burst?
What Causes PVC Drain Pipes to Suddenly Burst?(plumbing101.i234.me) — Walking into your basement and finding a small lake under a broken PVC pipe is every homeowner’s nightmare. The good news? You can fix it — but it’s important to understand what caused it before you glue up a quick patch. Here’s what might have happened… Continue reading What Causes PVC Drain Pipes to Suddenly Burst?
Is It Safe to Add a Valve to a Leaky Shower Hose?
Is It Safe to Add a Valve to a Leaky Shower Hose? (plumbing101.i234.me) — There comes a time when an older shower fixture starts leaking, but a full replacement just isn’t in the budget. Some homeowners consider installing a small shut-off valve at the shower hose connection as a quick fix. But is that really… Continue reading Is It Safe to Add a Valve to a Leaky Shower Hose?