Why Is My Sewage Pump Running After Rain? A finished basement can add comfort and value to a home. But it also adds plumbing parts that need care. One common part is a sewage ejector pump. This pump moves wastewater from the basement fixtures up to the main sewer line. It should only run when… Continue reading Why Is My Sewage Pump Running After Rain?
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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?
Shower Knob Turns Both Ways? Here’s Why
Shower Knob Turns Both Ways? Here’s Why A strange shower handle can make any bathroom project feel unfinished. One homeowner bought a townhouse about a year ago. The upstairs shower worked fine, so the downstairs bathroom waited. After a recent bathroom update, the downstairs tub and shower faucet acted odd. At the top position, the… Continue reading Shower Knob Turns Both Ways? Here’s Why
Why Is My Relief Valve Still Leaking?
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?
Why Your Vintage Faucet Still Drips
Question I have a vintage bathroom faucet with drips under the sink. Water runs down the pop-up rod. I also see water under the faucet base. The leak is right in the middle of the faucet. I removed the handles and valve stems. I added new washers. I also added graphite stem packing rope. I… Continue reading Why Your Vintage Faucet Still Drips
Why Your PRV Bangs When Sprinklers Turn On
A loud bang near a pressure-reducing valve can be scary. It can also be hard to track down. In this case, the home has a tee off the main water service line. That tee feeds the sprinkler system before water enters the house. Once the line enters the home, it passes through a shut-off valve.… Continue reading Why Your PRV Bangs When Sprinklers Turn On
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?
Why Is My Copper Pipe So Loud?
A loud copper pipe can be scary. It may sound like the pipe is shaking inside the wall. This often happens when water flows fast through a small pipe. It can also happen when a pipe is loose. Question I have an outdoor hose bib near the main water line. When I turn it on,… Continue reading Why Is My Copper Pipe So Loud?
Why Well Water Stops for a Few Seconds
A private well should give steady water during normal use. So, a short water stop can feel strange. One homeowner asked this common well question. Question I have a well and a water supply problem. When I turn on any faucet, the water runs for two or three minutes. Then it shuts off for four… Continue reading Why Well Water Stops for a Few Seconds
Why Pipes Thump After Sprinkler Startup
Did your pipes start thumping after your sprinkler system was turned on? That sound can be scary. It may sound like a faraway helicopter. It may happen after flushing a toilet. It may also start after using a sink, shower, or hose. In this case, the timing matters. The noise started right after the lawn… Continue reading Why Pipes Thump After Sprinkler Startup