You’re looking at a house as a rental. You walk in and find water in the den. The break is “underneath,” but the source is unknown. It could be a supply line under the slab. It could be a drain line in the slab. It could also be a pipe above the slab. Quick Q&A… Continue reading Water in the Den? Slab Leak or Pipe Above?
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Dishwasher Leak Exposed a Drain Disaster
A former neighbor in Michigan had a dishwasher leak. It started as a small mess under the sink. Then it turned into a full tear-out. They decided to rebuild the kitchen anyway. It was long overdue. During the demo, they found something shocking. The old two-bowl sink had two separate drain lines. Each line was… Continue reading Dishwasher Leak Exposed a Drain Disaster
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 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?
Mobile Home Park Water Leak Fix: Gate Valve Problem
Mobile Home Park Water Leak Fix: Gate Valve Problem (plumbing101.i234.me) — Managing a mobile home park means facing some unique plumbing challenges. Recently, one property manager found water bubbling up from the ground near his shop. After digging up the line, he realized an old gate valve was the culprit. Question: “I tried to shut… Continue reading Mobile Home Park Water Leak Fix: Gate Valve Problem
Fixing a Bathroom Sink Faucet Leak
Fixing a Bathroom Sink Faucet Leak Is your bathroom sink dripping under the handle? Learn why faucets leak from underneath and how to fix or replace them the right way. A leaking bathroom sink can be frustrating, especially when the source is not the pipes but the faucet itself. In many cases, water can drip… Continue reading Fixing a Bathroom Sink Faucet Leak
Stop Your Kitchen Sink P-Trap Leak
Stop Your Kitchen Sink P-Trap Leak Is your kitchen sink p-trap leaking after replacing a nut? Learn how tight the nut should be, and avoid cracking plastic parts or causing leaks. A leaking kitchen sink p-trap is a headache many homeowners face. Often, the cause is a worn or cracked nut that holds the trap… Continue reading Stop Your Kitchen Sink P-Trap Leak