Blog - Water System Wiki

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.

Causes and fixes for popping, banging, knocking, whistling, gurgling, hissing in water heaters; tips for water softeners, filtration, plumbing.

Size your home's water heater for your family: peak demand, tank or tankless, energy costs, plumbing, and softener/filtration compatibility.

DIY replacement and installation of shallow and deep well pumps for home water systems: softener, heater, filtration, plumbing.

Practical steps to use and maintain water softener cleaners, prevent resin bed fouling, and sustain home system efficiency.

Install a sump pump battery backup to prevent floods during outages; wiring, safety, testing, and battery options for homes.

Set water heater temp safely for Rheem, Bradford White, or A.O. Smith; boost safety and efficiency with filtration and softeners.

Well pump cycling: how often and how long, normal vs. problematic runs, effects on water softeners, heaters, filters, plumbing

Well pump inspection checklist and how to maintain the check valve for water softeners, water heater, filtration, and plumbing.

Inspect & maintain sump pump to prevent basement floods; valves, backups, wiring, drains, and softener/heater/filtration connections.