Water Softener Installation: Your Guide to Piping, Drains, and the Bypass Valve
Install and pipe a water softener: step-by-step plumbing, drain line setup, and bypass valve installation for home water systems.
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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.
How to Fix a Leaking Toilet or Water Tank Yourself
Fix leaks in toilet tank; diagnose and repair with tips for plumbing, water heater, filtration, and water softeners.
Refrigerator Door Removal: Don’t Mess Up the Water Line
Shut off the water valve, disconnect the line, safely support and remove the fridge door, reattach hinges, test for leaks.
How to Replace a Gas Water Heater: A No-Nonsense DIY Guide
Gas water heater replacement: stepwise install, safety, and maintenance for homes with water softeners, filtration, and plumbing.
Sump Pumps 101: What They Are, How They Work, and the Types for Your Home
Sump pump basics, how it works, and types for home water systems: softeners, heaters, filtration, and plumbing.
How to Take Apart a Deep Well or Submersible Pump for Repair
Disassemble deep/submersible well pumps for home maintenance/repair: safety, tools, steps, reassembly, testing in water systems.
Water Heater Pilot Won’t Stay Lit? Here’s Your Fix
Pilot light won't stay lit? Troubleshoot water heater: gas, thermocouple, igniter, drafts, sediment; softener/filtration tips.
Rinnai, Navien, Rheem: How to Install Any Gas or Propane Tankless Water Heater
Propane/natural gas tankless heater install & setup for Rinnai/Navien/Rheem; plumbing, filtration, and softener notes.
Refrigerator Ice Maker Water Line Sizes: Pick the Right One and Avoid Leaks
Fridge ice-maker water line sizes, compatibility with filtration, softeners, plumbing, heaters, and tips to pick the right size.
Is Softened Water Safe to Drink? The Straight Answer
Softened water safety: sodium levels, health effects, and guidelines for softeners, heaters, filters, plumbing, and systems.