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Common Plumbing Issues
Upgrading Kitchen and Bathroom Fixtures: A Guide for Homeowners
Understanding Your Home’s Plumbing System
Water Heater Basics: What Homeowners Need to Know
Common Plumbing Problems and How to Troubleshoot Them
Preventing and Fixing Clogged Drains
Signs of Leaks and Water Damage: What Homeowners Need to Know
Water Pressure Issues: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
The Importance of Regular Plumbing Maintenance
Water Quality and Filtration Options: What Homeowners Need to Know
Winterizing Your Plumbing System: A Guide for Homeowners
Understanding and Addressing Leaks in Your Water Service Pipe
Understanding Mechanical Damage to Water Service Pipes
Understanding and Resolving Low Water Pressure in Your Water Service Pipe
Understanding Mechanical Damage to Water Service Pipes
Understanding and Managing a Water Service Pipe Near the End of Its Life Expectancy
Understanding and Addressing Leaks in a Water Shut-Off Valve
Plumbing 101: The Importance of a Water Shut-Off Valve and What to Do If It's Missing
What to Do If You Cannot Locate Your Water Shut-Off Valve
Plumbing Problems: What to Do When a Water Shut-Off Valve Is Inoperable
How to Address a Damaged Water Shut-Off Valve Handle
Dealing with a Rusted Water Shut-Off Valve: Causes, Risks, and Solutions
Understanding and Resolving a Partly Closed Water Shut-Off Valve
Plumbing Problems: What to Do When a Water Shut-Off Valve is Inaccessible
What to Do If Your Water Shut-Off Valve is Buried
Protecting Water Shut-Off Valves from Mechanical Damage
Dealing with a Difficult-to-Access Water Shut-Off Valve
Addressing Water-Filled Valve Boxes: Causes, Risks, and Solutions
Understanding and Addressing Piping Leaks in a Building
Split, Damaged, or Crimped Plumbing Pipes: Causes, Risks, and Repairs
Addressing Poor Water Pressure or Flow in Building Piping
Understanding Excessive Pressure in Building Plumbing Systems: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
Understanding and Addressing Cross Connections in Building Plumbing
Excessive Noise in Building Plumbing Systems: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
Addressing Poor Support for Plumbing Pipes in Buildings
Galvanized Steel in Building Plumbing: Benefits, Risks, and Alternatives
Understanding and Addressing Rust in Building Plumbing Pipes
Corrosion in Building Plumbing Systems: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
Understanding and Addressing Polybutylene Piping in Buildings
Suspect Connections in Polybutylene Plumbing Systems: Risks and Remedies
Understanding and Utilizing PEX (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) Piping in Buildings
IPEX Piping in Building Plumbing: Applications and Advantages
Understanding and Addressing Non-Standard Plumbing Materials in Building Piping
Odorous Plumbing Piping in Buildings: Causes, Risks, and Solutions
Recognizing Signs of Previous Plumbing Repairs in Building Piping
Odorous Plumbing Piping in Buildings: Causes, Risks, and Solutions
Understanding and Addressing an Inoperative Water Heater
Water Heaters Near the End of Their Life Expectancy: Signs, Risks, and Solutions
Dealing with an Old Water Heater at the End of Its Life Expectancy
Water Heater Failure: Understanding the Risks of Old or Moderately Aged Units
How to Address a Leaking Water Heater
Water Heater Damage: Causes, Signs, Risks, and Solutions
Addressing Rust in a Water Heater
Addressing a Water Heater That Is Not Properly Braced for Seismic Loads
Water Heater Poor Access: Challenges, Risks, and Solutions
How to Address a Noisy Water Heater
Water Heater Safety Pan and Drain Missing: Risks and Solutions
Plumbing - Water heater - Safety pan and drain defect
Water Heater Protection from Impact Damage Inadequate: Risks and Solutions
Addressing Venting Issues in Gas Water Heaters
Water Heater Heater Cover Panel Missing: Risks and Solutions
Addressing Inaccessible Water Heaters
Water Heater Mount Panel: Importance, Issues, and Solutions
Understanding and Addressing Water Heater Corrosion
Water Heater Vent Pipe Poorly Supported: Risks and Solutions
Addressing a Rotten Egg Smell in Hot Water
Changing the Anode Rod in Your Water Heater: A Step-by-Step Guide
Addressing Inadequate Water Heater Capacity
Addressing a Missing Water Heater Relief Valve
Undersized Water Heater Relief Valve: Risks and Solutions
Addressing a Leaking Water Heater Relief Valve
Damaged Water Heater Relief Valve: Causes, Risks, and Solutions
Addressing a Missing Discharge Tube on a Water Heater Relief Valve
Water Heater Relief Valve - Discharge Tube Too Short: Risks and Solutions
Addressing a Narrow Discharge Tube on a Water Heater Relief Valve
Water Heater Relief Valve - Discharge Tube Capped: Risks and Solutions
Addressing a Threaded Discharge Tube on a Water Heater Relief Valve
Water Heater Relief Valve - Discharge Tube Rusted Closed: Risks and Solutions
Addressing a Shut-Off Valve on a Water Heater Relief Valve
Water Heater Relief Valve - Missing Temperature Protection: Risks and Solutions
Addressing Poor Temperature Sensor Placement for a Water Heater Relief Valve
Water Heater Relief Valve - Poor Discharge Arrangement: Risks and Solutions
Addressing the Support Pipe for a Water Heater Relief Valve
Addressing a Leak in Drain Piping
Plumbing - Drain Piping - Split, Damaged, or Crimped Pipe: Risks and Solutions
Addressing Clogged Drain Piping
Plumbing - Drain Piping - Rust: Causes, Risks, and Solutions
Addressing Poor Slope in Drain Piping
Plumbing - Drain Piping - Cross Connections: Risks and Solutions
Addressing Dishwasher Drain Connections
Plumbing - Drain Piping - Noisy: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions
Addressing a Prior Leak in Drain Piping
Plumbing - Drain Piping - Pipe Size Reduced Downstream: Risks and Solutions
Addressing Poor Manifolding of Drain Pipes
Plumbing - Drain Piping - Poor Support: Causes, Risks, and Solutions
Addressing Poor Slope in Drain Piping
Plumbing - Drain Piping - Undersized: Causes, Risks, and Solutions
Addressing Nonstandard Materials and Patches in Drain Piping
Plumbing - Drain Piping - Clean-Outs Missing or Inaccessible: Causes, Risks, and Solutions
Addressing Drain Piping Exposed to Mechanical Damage
Plumbing - Drain Piping - Defective ABS Piping: Causes, Risks, and Solutions
Addressing Combustible Piping in Drain Systems
Plumbing - Drain Piping - Cap Missing: Causes, Risks, and Solutions
Addressing Stress on Drain Piping
Addressing Double Trapping in Plumbing Systems
Plumbing - Traps - Leak: Causes, Risks, and Solutions
Addressing Missing Traps in Plumbing Systems
Plumbing - Traps - Split, Rusted, or Damaged: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions
Addressing Clogged Plumbing Traps
Plumbing - Traps - Freezing: Causes, Risks, and Solutions
Addressing Nonstandard Shape or Material in Plumbing Traps
Plumbing - Traps - Issues with Incorrectly Sized Traps
Addressing Wrong Type of Plumbing Trap
Plumbing - Traps - Tailpiece (Fixture Outlet Pipe) Too Long
Addressing Trap Arm Length Issues in Plumbing Systems
Plumbing - Traps - No Clean-Out Provision
Addressing Possible Cross-Connections in Trap Primers
Plumbing - Traps - Trap Primer Missing
Addressing Non-Visible Plumbing Traps
Addressing Missing Venting in Plumbing Systems
Plumbing - Venting - Vent Termination Problems
Addressing Poor Vent Pipe Arrangements in Plumbing Systems
Plumbing - Venting - Island Venting Problems
Addressing Ineffective Venting in Plumbing Systems
Plumbing - Venting - Too Small or Too Tall
Addressing Damage to Plumbing Venting Systems
Addressing a Leaky or Dripping Outdoor Faucet (Hose Bib)
Plumbing - Outdoor Faucet (Hose Bib) - Inoperative
Addressing a Stiff Outdoor Faucet (Hose Bib)
Plumbing - Outdoor Faucet (Hose Bib) - Damage
Addressing a Loose Outdoor Faucet (Hose Bib)
Plumbing - Outdoor Faucet (Hose Bib) - Backflow Prevention Missing
Addressing Poor Support for an Outdoor Faucet (Hose Bib)
Plumbing - Outdoor Faucet (Hose Bib) - Handle Missing
Addressing Dripping or Leaking Faucets
Plumbing – Faucets - Hot and Cold Faucets Not Identified
Addressing Reversed Hot and Cold Faucets
Plumbing – Faucets - Loose
Addressing Missing Faucets in Plumbing Systems
Plumbing – Faucets - Noisy
Addressing Stiff or Inoperative Faucets
Plumbing – Faucets - Aerator - Obstructed
Addressing an Inoperative or Defective Shower Diverter
Plumbing – Faucets - Shower Head Damaged
Addressing a Loose Faucet Cover Plate
Plumbing – Faucets - Faucet Spray Selector Switch Damaged
Addressing a Faucet That Is Not Well Secured
Plumbing – Faucets - Faucet Piece Missing
Addressing Faucet Handles That Turn the Wrong Way
Plumbing – Faucets - Worn
Addressing a Broken or Intermittent Faucet Handle
Plumbing – Faucets - Handle Hits Backsplash
Addressing a Faucet with Hot Water Turned Off
Plumbing – Faucets - Handle Broken
Addressing a Missing Decorative Piece on a Faucet
Plumbing – Faucets - Sprayer Won't Return
Addressing a Kitchen Faucet Installed in a Bathroom
Plumbing – Faucets - No Stop on Faucet
Addressing a Sink Leak
Plumbing – Sinks: How to Fix a Loose Sink
Addressing Rust on a Sink
Plumbing – Sinks: Identifying and Repairing Surface Defects
Addressing Cross Connections in Plumbing Sinks
Plumbing – Sinks: How to Fix a Sink that’s Not Level
Addressing Slow Drains in Sinks
Addressing Missing, Leaking, Rusted, or Inappropriate Overflows
Addressing a Defective Air Gap in Sinks
Why an Air Gap is Missing and How to Fix It
Addressing a Missing Drain Stop in a Sink
Plumbing – Sinks - Drain Stop Ineffective
Addressing Hot and Cold Faucets Not Identified Clearly
Plumbing – Sinks - Hot/Cold Not Labeled
Addressing a Cracked Ceramic Sink
Plumbing – Sinks: When Caulking is Needed and How to Apply It
Addressing a Sink That Is Not Anchored Down
Plumbing – Sinks - No Hot Water Supply to Sink
Plumbing – Sinks: Troubleshooting and Fixing an Inoperable Sink
Addressing a Cracked Sink
Addressing a Bathtub Leak
Plumbing – Bathtub: How to Address Loose, Missing, or Deteriorated Caulking
Addressing Loose, Missing, or Deteriorated Grout Around a Bathtub
Plumbing – Bathtub: Fixing a Leaking, Disconnected, or Rusted Overflow
Addressing a Slow Draining Bathtub
Plumbing – Bathtub: Identifying and Repairing Surface Defects
Addressing Rust in a Bathtub
Plumbing – Bathtub: Fixing a Loose or Unstable Bathtub
Addressing Cross Connections in a Bathtub
Plumbing – Bathtub: Replacing a Missing Drain Stop
Addressing an Ineffective Bathtub Drain Stop
Plumbing – Bathtub: Addressing Hot and Cold Faucets Not Clearly Identified
Addressing Moisture Detection Around a Bathtub
Plumbing – Bathtub: Troubleshooting a Slow-Filling Bathtub
Addressing a Loose Drain Stop Operator in a Bathtub
Plumbing – Bathtub: Addressing Loose, Broken, or Missing Tiles
Addressing a Leaking Shower
Plumbing - Shower - Caulking loose, missing or deteriorated
Addressing Loose, Missing, or Deteriorated Grout in a Shower
Plumbing – Shower: Addressing Loose, Broken, or Missing Tiles
Addressing a Missing Shower Handle
Plumbing – Shower: Addressing a Cracked Shower Pan
Addressing Slow Drains in a Shower
Plumbing – Shower: Addressing Sill and Threshold Problems
Addressing Pooling Water on the Shower Floor
Plumbing – Shower: Addressing a Shower That Is Too Small
Addressing Rust in a Shower
Hot and Cold Faucets Not Identified
Addressing Moisture Detection in a Shower
Plumbing – Shower: Loose Drain Cover
Addressing a Shower Head That Sprays Outside the Shower
Plumbing – Shower: Missing Shower Head
Addressing a Broken Shower Head
Plumbing – Shower: Missing Shower Head Trim Piece
Addressing a Loose Shower Door
Plumbing – Shower: Deteriorated Components
Addressing a Shower Head Pipe That Is Not Fully Secure
Plumbing – Shower: Drain Cover Not Secured
Addressing a Missing Shower Door
Plumbing – Shower: Shower Head Too Low
Addressing a Leaking Toilet
Plumbing – Toilet: Flush Mechanism Inoperative
Addressing an Obstructed or Weak Toilet Flush
Loose Toilet Bowl or Tank
Addressing a Continuously Running Toilet
Plumbing – Toilet: Suspected Floor Damage
Addressing Broken or Cracked Toilet Tank Lids, Bowls, or Seats
Plumbing – Toilet: Odor Around the Toilet
Addressing a Toilet Connected to the Hot Water System
Plumbing – Toilet: Cross Connection Issues
Addressing a Missing or Inoperative Toilet Shutoff Valve
Plumbing – Toilet: Addressing Surface Defects
Addressing Inadequate Clearances for a Toilet
Toilet: Dealing with a Noisy Toilet
Addressing a Broken Toilet Seat
Roof Surface: Understanding When It’s Near the End of Its Life Expectancy
Roof Flashing Issues: Missing Flashing