Running Toilet? Here’s How to Fix It (and When to Call a Plumber)
Most Running Toilets Come Down to One Cheap Part Short answer: a running toilet almost always comes down to one part inside the tank, the flapper, the fill valve, or the fill height, and most homeowners can fix it themselves in under 20 minutes with a $10 to $15 part. It is also worth fixing […]
How Often Should You Have Your Sewer Line Cleaned?
How Often Your Sewer Line Needs Cleaning, and the Signs It Cannot Wait Short answer: most homes should have their main sewer line professionally cleaned every 18 to 24 months, or every year if you have mature trees near the line, older clay or cast iron pipe, or a history of backups. Frequent, easily-cleared drain […]
How to Flush Your Water Heater: A Step-by-Step Guide for Longer Life
Flush Your Water Heater Once a Year and It Will Thank You Short answer: flushing a tank water heater once a year clears out the sediment that settles at the bottom of the tank, which is the single biggest thing you can do to make it last longer and run efficiently. It takes about 30 […]