A new tankless water heater should not cause immediate concern. But loud intake noise, high gas consumption, and fluctuating water temperature can occur after a poor setup. One homeowner had a new A. O. Smith 95% efficient tankless water heater installed. A licensed plumber did the work. Right after the install, problems started. When a… Continue reading Tankless Heater Roaring? Check This First
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Septic Gas After Pumping? Check This Vent
A septic gas smell after pumping can be scary. It can feel worse when the smell reaches a bedroom. That is even more serious when a child sleeps nearby. In this case, the smell showed up after a shower. The home had a three-chamber septic tank with a lift station. The tank had been pumped… Continue reading Septic Gas After Pumping? Check This Vent
Sewer Smell in Condo Half Bath? Check This
A sewer smell in a lower-level bathroom can be hard to trace. This is even more true in a three-level condo. The smell may seem to be coming from the toilet. It may also seem like it is coming from the sink. But the real source can be somewhere nearby. In this case, the bottom… Continue reading Sewer Smell in Condo Half Bath? Check This
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