Hot Water Heater Failing? Spot the Key Signs Now.
Spot leaks, noises, lack of hot water, and aging heater; decide repair vs replacement for your home's water heater and systems.
Water System Wiki
Your Home Water Care Guide
Water System Wiki
Your Home Water Care Guide
Bob McArthur
Bob is a an HVAC and plumbing industry veteran. He has professionally helped homeowners resolve issues around water softeners, heaters and all things related to water systems and plumbing around their homes. His trusted advice has helped countless of his clients save time, money and effort in home water systems maintenance and he now here to help you and give you first hand actionable advice. In his spare time, Bob also reviews home water systems such as tankless heaters, water softeners etc and helps home owners make the best choice for their dwelling. He lives around the Detroit area and occasionally consults on residential and commercial projects. Feel free to reach out to him via the contact us form.
How to Fill a Water Softener: Salt or Potassium Chloride
Step-by-step fill/refill guide for water softeners: salt or potassium chloride, dosing, brine levels, maintenance, safety.
How to Flush, Drain, and Clean Sediment from Your Water Heater
How to flush, drain, and clean sediment, lime, and calcium from gas, Rheem, or tankless water heaters - home water systems.
How to Connect a Sump Pump Discharge Hose: Fittings, Adapters, and Secure Attachment
Connect sump pump discharge hose: fittings, adapters, and secure attachments for softener, heater, filtration, plumbing systems.
DIY Sump Pump Installation: Stop Basement Flooding for Good
Stepwise sump pump install: prep, pit, wiring, discharge, valve, testing, maint.; ties to basement plumbing and water systems.
How to Thaw Frozen Pipes: Fix Your Fridge, Main Line, and Underground Lines
Thaw fridge, main pipes, and underground lines; prevent freezing with insulation, heat, and tips for softeners, heaters, and filtration.
Electric Water Heater Not Heating? Your Step-by-Step Fix
Water heater not heating? Troubleshoot with thermostat, element, breakers, wiring; tips for water softeners, filtration, plumbing.
How to Light or Relight Your Gas or Propane Water Heater Pilot Light
Step-by-step guide to light/relight the pilot on gas/propane water heaters AO Smith & Rheem models, safety tips, troubleshooting.
Stop the Racket: Fixing Popping, Banging, and Other Water Heater Noises
Causes and fixes for popping, banging, knocking, whistling, gurgling, hissing in water heaters; tips for water softeners, filtration, plumbing.
Sizing Your Water Heater: A Practical Guide
Size your home's water heater for your family: peak demand, tank or tankless, energy costs, plumbing, and softener/filtration compatibility.