Can One Roof Vent Serve a Water Heater? A roof replacement is a good time to rethink old plumbing and venting. One homeowner had a 13-year-old, 40-gallon gas water heater. The heater sat inside a small hallway closet. The closet measured about 27 inches by 23 inches. It also had a tight door with little… Continue reading Can One Roof Vent Serve a Water Heater?
Tag: water
Why Is My Sump Elbow Spraying Water?
Why Is My Sump Elbow Spraying Water? Mice can cause major trouble inside a septic or sump system. They can chew wires, damage control panels, and create hidden problems. After replacing a control panel, it makes sense to inspect everything else. One part that may raise concern is the discharge pipe. A homeowner noticed a… Continue reading Why Is My Sump Elbow Spraying Water?
No Hot Water After Bathroom Remodel?
No Hot Water After Bathroom Remodel? A bathroom remodel can uncover plumbing issues fast. One common problem is losing hot water after the water is turned back on. This can be confusing when no leaks appear. You may get warm water for a short time. Then the shower and house fixtures stop getting hot water.… Continue reading No Hot Water After Bathroom Remodel?
Water Heater Valve Seeping? Check This First
Water Heater Valve Seeping? Check This First A seeping pressure relief valve on a water heater should never be ignored. That small drip may look harmless at first. But it can point to pressure trouble inside your plumbing system. It can also mean the relief valve is worn out. The valve is often called a… Continue reading Water Heater Valve Seeping? Check This First
Will A Low-Flow Shower Head Save Hot Water?
Will A Low-Flow Shower Head Save Hot Water? Long showers can drain a water heater fast. This is very common in homes with teenagers. A 40-gallon tank may sound large. Yet it can run out during one long shower. This is even more true with an older shower. Many older showers have two handles. One… Continue reading Will A Low-Flow Shower Head Save Hot Water?
Yellow Tap Water? Your Sink Is Warning You
Yellow Tap Water? Your Sink Is Warning You A guest bathroom can hide plumbing trouble for a long time. This is common when the sink is only used once or twice a month. One homeowner noticed dark yellow water from the bathroom faucet. It showed up from both the hot and cold sides. The water… Continue reading Yellow Tap Water? Your Sink Is Warning You
Rust Ring Around Water Heater? Act Now
Rust Ring Around Water Heater? Act Now A ring of water around a water heater is never a good sign. Rust drips near the tank also need attention. You may still have clear water. You may still have plenty of hot water. That does not mean the tank is healthy. Many water heater problems start… Continue reading Rust Ring Around Water Heater? Act Now
Water Heater Flex Line Leak? Fix It Fast
A leaking water heater flex line can stop a simple job fast. This is even more frustrating when the old lines worked for years. In this case, the leak is at the water heater nipple heat trap. Both the hot and cold flex lines are leaking there. The other ends seal fine on the 3/4-inch… Continue reading Water Heater Flex Line Leak? Fix It Fast
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
Dripping Water Heater Union? Read This First
A small drip near a water heater can feel harmless. But old galvanized pipe can change that fast. This home has a water heater installed in 2019. Now the hot side dielectric union is dripping. The leak is about one-quarter to one-half pint daily. The house is 98 years old. It still has 3/4-inch galvanized… Continue reading Dripping Water Heater Union? Read This First