Clogged toilet repair - blocked toilet drain repair guide - how to use a toilet plunger, How to diagnose & fix a slow-flushing toilet, How to diagnose and fix a clogged toilet drain, How to fix a toilet that is overflowing when flushed - in an emergency
I sadly say that this is not a way to unclog very troublesome drains. But it is a great way to keep on top of a slow-moving drain or after you’ve used an oil/sugar scrub (which I’ve noticed tends to increase the likelihood of future clogging). Don’t even get me started, thou...
If your dishwasher is clean, odor-free, and draining correctly, but your dishes aren’t coming out sparkling clean, it may be a sign that the sprayer arms need cleaning. The holes in the sprayer arms can get clogged up by food residue and limescale, hindering your dishwasher’s performance...
Leave water faucets open to a drip or very slow trickle: this is an emergency procedure that you may need to use if your building loses heat. Normally it's not a great idea to leave water running as we are wasting water, risking frozen drain lines, and if a septic system is installed...
Occasionally, a very slight leak of a stem will stop if the valve was partly opened and is either fully closed or opened fully. See also How to Fix a Running Toilet and How to Fix a Slow Toilet. 5 Check your water meter. Municipal water systems use a meter to measure the amount ...
David Balkan is a Professional Plumber, CEO of Balkan Sewer and Water Main Service, and President of Balkan Sewer and Drain Cleaning. As a hands-on owner of these companies for over 40 years, David is knowledgeable about water service lines, sewers, and drain line issues. David is a Commit...
If a water pump and pressure tank are installed, turn off electrical power to the water pump. (Draining the pump and water tank are discussed below.) Drain the building water supply piping; because most homes other than some vacation cottages are not built with piping intended to be periodica...