Category Plumbing

Tips, how-tos, and troubleshooting for home water softeners, water heaters, home water filtration systems, plumbing, and overall water systems.

Water Heater Expansion Tank: What It’s Made Of & Why You Need One

Water heater expansion tank: components, purpose, and function; sizing, installation, maintenance, and role in home water systems.

Test, diagnose, and replace electric or RV heater elements-step-by-step, safety, for home water systems, filtration, and plumbing.

Spot leaks, noises, lack of hot water, and aging heater; decide repair vs replacement for your home's water heater and systems.

Connect sump pump discharge hose: fittings, adapters, and secure attachments for softener, heater, filtration, plumbing systems.

Thaw fridge, main pipes, and underground lines; prevent freezing with insulation, heat, and tips for softeners, heaters, and filtration.

Water heater not heating? Troubleshoot with thermostat, element, breakers, wiring; tips for water softeners, filtration, plumbing.

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.

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

Sump pump warning signs diagnose clogs or failure symptoms; tips for plumbing, water heater, home filtration, and water softener.