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Is it ok to reinstall a garbage disposal that has been sitting unused for a year?
I have a garbage disposal that has been sitting in my garage unused for a year. It was removed during a kitchen remodel and the contractor i...
January 28, 2019 in Plumbing
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What needs to be done to improve my water pressure after the well pumps kicks on?
I've replace the old pump with a new Wayne 1/2 hp, also a new pressure tank, and some of my plumbing. The presure is good until the pump kic...
October 7, 2018 in Plumbing
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what is the fasest way to thaw out frozen hot water (plastic-pipes) under a moble home ?
what is the fasest way to thaw out hot water (plastic pipes) under a moble home have heat wrap on both hot and cold water lines ..The hot wa...
December 29, 2017 in Plumbing
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Can tile be salvaged when the rotted sub flooring is replaced under the toilet?
Tile is 12x12 and want to keep it.
September 10, 2016 in Plumbing
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Can tile be salvaged when the rotted sub flooring is replaced under the toilet?
Tile is 12x12 and want to keep it.
September 10, 2016 in Plumbing
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tankless water heater
When does one need a recirculation pump when using a tank less water heater? It seems this defeats the purpose. Would it be better to locate...
May 24, 2016 in Plumbing
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water softener mantence cleaning out brine tank?
Have a brine tank that salt blocks were used would like to clean out and switch to salt pellets.
March 13, 2016 in Plumbing
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how to remove a stuck bathtub drain without breaking the trap
bathtub has a plastic trap and the twist and lift drain plug is very difficult to turn. afraid of breaking the plastic trap. suggestions?
August 29, 2015 in Plumbing
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It takes too long to have hot water because of distance from water heater
Four flex building. 2 units are far away from water heater and so it taked too long time to have thehot water in shower and faucet. need sol...
July 12, 2015 in Plumbing
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It takes too long to have hot water because of distance from water heater
Four flex building. 2 units are far away from water heater and so it taked too long time to have thehot water in shower and faucet. need sol...
July 12, 2015 in Plumbing
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I have slow draining bathroom lavatory and kitchen sink. So far I have tried Drano and also baking soda with vinegar several times with no results. an y suggestions?
Several attempts with drano and baking soda with vinegar with no results
April 30, 2015 in Plumbing
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Crack in shower stall floor
I have a stand up shower with glass doors (fiberglass?) and dropped a shampoo bottle cracking the floor of stall. I need to repair, but have...
July 11, 2014 in Plumbing
