Question: What Should This Small Plumbing Job Cost? A homeowner recently bought a new refrigerator. The new fridge did not include an ice maker. Still, the old ice maker water line remained under the sink. That line had no separate shut-off valve. It was tied into the cold water shut-off under the sink. That valve… Continue reading Was This Fridge Valve Job Too Expensive?
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Urinal Water Line Too Low? Fix Options
Question: Can A Low Urinal Water Line Still Work? A homeowner had a plumber rough in a water line for a urinal. The rough-in was based on a Kohler valve already purchased. Later, the homeowner installed the urinal himself. That is when the problem became clear. The water line did not look high enough. Now… Continue reading Urinal Water Line Too Low? Fix Options
Condo Sewer Switch: Is a $20K Tap Too High?
A small condo complex in Loudon County, Tennessee, is facing a costly plumbing choice. The property has four buildings, with four condos in each building. That makes 16 total units. The buildings were built in the mid-1980s. Ten units have one and a half baths. Six units have two full baths. Right now, the complex… Continue reading Condo Sewer Switch: Is a $20K Tap Too High?
Toilet Waste Pipe Too Short? Easy Fix
Fitting a new toilet can seem simple at first. Then one small problem can stop the whole job. A common issue is a short toilet waste connection. The toilet outlet may not reach the pan outlet pipe. This often happens when a new toilet has a different shape. It can also happen after new flooring… Continue reading Toilet Waste Pipe Too Short? Easy Fix