DIY Well Pump Replacement: Your Step-by-Step Guide for Shallow and Deep Wells
DIY replacement and installation of shallow and deep well pumps for home water systems: softener, heater, filtration, plumbing.
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Your Home Water Care Guide
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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.
Water Softener Cleaners: Stop Resin Fouling and Save Money
Practical steps to use and maintain water softener cleaners, prevent resin bed fouling, and sustain home system efficiency.
How to Install a Sump Pump Battery Backup and Stop Basement Floods
Install a sump pump battery backup to prevent floods during outages; wiring, safety, testing, and battery options for homes.
Adjust Your Rheem, Bradford White, or A.O. Smith Electric Water Heater Temperature Safely
Set water heater temp safely for Rheem, Bradford White, or A.O. Smith; boost safety and efficiency with filtration and softeners.
Well Pump Cycling: Normal Frequency vs. Problem Signs
Well pump cycling: how often and how long, normal vs. problematic runs, effects on water softeners, heaters, filters, plumbing
Well Pump Inspection: The Homeowner’s Checklist for Pressure & Check Valves
Well pump inspection checklist and how to maintain the check valve for water softeners, water heater, filtration, and plumbing.
The Homeowner’s Sump Pump Inspection Guide: Keep Your Basement Dry
Inspect & maintain sump pump to prevent basement floods; valves, backups, wiring, drains, and softener/heater/filtration connections.
How to Clean Your RV Fresh Water Tank: A Step-by-Step Guide
Clean and sanitize your RV fresh-water tank for safe drinking water: flush, test, and maintain filters, heaters, and softeners.
Catch a Failing Sump Pump Before It Floods Your Basement
Sump pump warning signs diagnose clogs or failure symptoms; tips for plumbing, water heater, home filtration, and water softener.
Water Heater Cost Guide: What Gas, Electric, and Tankless Will Run You
Water heater costs: gas, electric, tankless; install, labor, and operating costs for home water softeners, filtration, plumbing.