Install or Move a Water Softener: A Homeowner’s DIY Guide
Step-by-step guide for homeowners: install or relocate a water softener, with heater, filtration, and plumbing connections.
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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.
Can You Use Water During a Water Softener Regeneration? The Straight Answer
Can you use water during a water softener regeneration cycle? Guide for homeowners on plumbing, water heater, filters, and waste.
Well Pump Leaking and Humming? Here’s Your Action Plan
Troubleshoot why your well pump leaks and hums; fixes for pumps, valves, wiring water heater, softener, filters water systems.
Generator Hookup for Well Pumps: Keep the Water Flowing in a Blackout
Power a running well or submersible pump with a generator during outages; tips on water heaters, filtration, softeners, plumbing.
Does Home Insurance Cover a Broken Well Pump? The Straight Answer
Does homeowners insurance cover well pump repairs/replacements and water systems (softener, water heater, filtration, plumbing)?
Iodine Water Purification: A Straight Talk Guide for Homeowners
Iodine for home water purification: usage, dosage, safety, and effectiveness for filtration, softeners, heaters, and plumbing.
Gas Water Heater Vents: Your Guide to Types and How They Work
Compare gas water heater vent types (B-vent, concentric, direct, power), how they vent, safety, codes, setup, and maintenance.
Deep Well Pump Sizing: Get It Right the First Time
Right-size your deep-well pump for water systems: align flow with home water softener, water heater, filtration, and plumbing.
Efficient Pool Heating Methods That Actually Save You Money
Efficient pool heating for home water systems solar, heat pumps, gas/electric heaters; covers, insulation, plumbing, filtration.
Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve Leaking? Here’s Your Straight Fix
PRV leaks on water heater? DIY fixes, tests, expansion tank checks, safety steps for plumbing, filtration, and water systems.