Why Is My Relief Valve Still Leaking? A leaking pressure relief valve can be scary. It can also be confusing. That is true when the water pressure looks normal. This issue happened at a Florida mobile home park. The outside pressure relief valve started dripping years after moving in. The valve was located after the… Continue reading Why Is My Relief Valve Still Leaking?
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Leaking Main Shutoff Valve? Fix It Right
A leaking main shutoff valve can make any home repair harder. If the valve will not stop water fully, repairs become stressful fast. This is common with older gate valves. A gate valve uses a rising gate inside the valve body. Over time, that gate can wear, corrode, or collect grit. When that happens, the… Continue reading Leaking Main Shutoff Valve? Fix It Right
Is Your Shower Door Screw Hole Leaking?
A glass shower door can look clean and modern. But one small screw hole can cause big trouble. After a new shower door installation, paint may start lifting. The trim or kickboard near the shower may also feel wet. This often means water is getting behind the wall surface. Question We had a glass shower… Continue reading Is Your Shower Door Screw Hole Leaking?
Why Is My Water Softener Timer Leaking?
Question There is water all over the floor around my water softener. I do not know if it is the only source. But I see water leaking from my timer. What would cause that? Answer A water softener timer should not leak water. If water is coming from that area, the leak is usually inside… Continue reading Why Is My Water Softener Timer Leaking?
Leaking 2nd Floor Kitchen Drain Fix
Question My second-floor kitchen drain is leaking behind the wall. The drain is a 2-inch galvanized pipe. The leak is between the first and second floors. An inspection camera showed a seam opened about 1/8 inch. Should I wrap the pipe with epoxy tape or replace the bad galvanized drain with PVC? Answer The safer… Continue reading Leaking 2nd Floor Kitchen Drain Fix
The $5 Fix for a Leaking InSinkErator Disposer
Your InSinkErator has been working for decades. It came with the house about 25 years ago. It is an Essential model at 3/4 HP. A plumber says the unit is still in good shape. But you have a small crack and a steady drip. The crack is at the “anti-vibration tailpipe” area. You do not… Continue reading The $5 Fix for a Leaking InSinkErator Disposer
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
How to Fix a Leaking Reducing Valve with Hard Water Crust
Question:My reducing valve is leaking at the threaded connection, and there’s a lot of hard water crust. Can I just unthread it, apply new Teflon tape, and tighten it, or do I need to replace the fitting and the valve? Answer:You may be able to fix the leak with new Teflon tape, but there are… Continue reading How to Fix a Leaking Reducing Valve with Hard Water Crust
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