How to Fix a Broken Backflow Valve in Your Main Cleanout If you have an older home, you might have experienced plumbing issues like a shower backup. In this case, the culprit might be a faulty backflow valve. Here’s how you can troubleshoot and solve the problem. Q: What is this inner pipe in my… Continue reading How to Fix a Broken Backflow Valve in Your Main Cleanout
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Do You Need That Black Box on Your Water Heater?
Do You Need That Black Box on Your Water Heater? (plumbing101.i234.me) — If you’re replacing an old electric water heater in a mobile home and notice a small black box wired in with it, you’re not alone. Many older systems include extra electrical devices that can look mysterious if you’ve never seen one before. Question:… Continue reading Do You Need That Black Box on Your Water Heater?
Identify Your Shower Valve Brand Easily
Identify Your Shower Valve Brand Easily (plumbing101.i234.me) — You installed your shower nearly 20 years ago, and now the valve or cartridge needs replacing. The problem? You don’t remember the brand. If you bought it from Home Depot, it could be Moen, Glacier Bay, Price Pfister, or American Standard. Here’s how to identify which one… Continue reading Identify Your Shower Valve Brand Easily
Identify & Fix Your Old GROHE Shower Valve
Identify & Fix Your Old GROHE Shower Valve(plumbing101.i234.me) — A GROHE valve that’s wobbly and hard to turn usually needs a new cartridge, not a full replacement. The challenge is figuring out which cartridge you own, especially on older installs with no local shutoffs. Here’s a clear plan to identify parts and rebuild safely. Q:… Continue reading Identify & Fix Your Old GROHE Shower Valve
Why Your Basement Toilet Gurgles When You Use the Sink
Why Your Basement Toilet Gurgles When You Use the Sink(plumbing101.i234.me) — It’s one of those strange plumbing mysteries: you unclog the kitchen sink upstairs, and months later the basement toilet starts gurgling again. Then, when you fix the toilet, the kitchen sink backs up. If this sounds familiar, your fixtures are probably sharing a common… Continue reading Why Your Basement Toilet Gurgles When You Use the Sink
Why Your Kitchen Sink Keeps Backing Up
Why Your Kitchen Sink Keeps Backing Up(plumbing101.i234.me) — Few things test your patience like a kitchen sink that refuses to drain. You’ve tried Drano, augers, even a sewer jetter, but the water still backs up into the other sink. If this sounds familiar, here’s what might really be going on and how to fix it… Continue reading Why Your Kitchen Sink Keeps Backing Up
Why Your Bidet Leaks from the Rim When Off
Why Your Bidet Leaks from the Rim When Off(plumbing101.i234.me) — A slow drip or leak from the rim of a bidet after turning off the center control valve can be confusing. Many older American Standard floor-mount bidets have this setup, with hot and cold handles feeding a center diverter valve that directs flow either to… Continue reading Why Your Bidet Leaks from the Rim When Off
Why Your Bathroom Sink Drains So Slowly
Why Your Bathroom Sink Drains So Slowly(plumbing101.i234.me) — A slow-draining bathroom sink is one of the most frustrating plumbing issues homeowners face. When chemical cleaners like Liquid Plumber or Drano fail, it’s time to understand what’s really happening beneath the drain. Q: Why does my sink drain slowly even after using Drano? A: Drano and… Continue reading Why Your Bathroom Sink Drains So Slowly
Why Your Bathroom Sink Won’t Drain
Why Your Bathroom Sink Won’t Drain Is your bathroom vanity sink backing up with black debris? Learn why this happens in older homes and how to fix the real cause of the clog. A bathroom sink that refuses to drain can be frustrating, especially in older homes. In a two-flat building built in the early… Continue reading Why Your Bathroom Sink Won’t Drain
How to Identify Your Toilet Type
How to Identify Your Toilet Type Not sure if your toilet is a rim jet or a siphon jet? Learn the key differences between gravity-fed toilet types and how to identify your fixture. Understanding the type of toilet in your home can help with repairs and upgrades. Residential toilets are usually classified into four categories:… Continue reading How to Identify Your Toilet Type