And just one caution:don’t leave this on your ‘yellow’ toilet seat for too long because it will remove the paint! Finally I’ve found something that will clean the Damn toilet seat completely! (You don’t need to include this part: No, I did not know that you couldn’t just ...
Draining your dishwasher manually can help remove these obstructions and prevent further issues. Here are some situations in which you may need to drain your dishwasher: 1. Clogged Drain: If you notice standing water in the bottom of your dishwasher after a cycle, it’s likely that there is...
Yes, to remove sediment buildup, improve heating efficiency, and extend the water heater’s lifespan, it should be flushed annually. It does not, however, need to be completely drained—only flush 3 to 4 gallons. What happens if you don’t flush your water heater?
If it is broken or missing, sewer gasses will flow back into your basement. SOLUTION: Remove the drain grate and inspect the cleanout plug to see if it is in good repair. If necessary, purchase and install a new one. 3. Check Your Appliances Your heavy appliances and fixtures can often...
We had to hold a wet towel over the tub overflow / vent for this to work, and usually this approach is adequate even if we have to fire the water ram a couple of times. Some plumbers actually remove the tub overflow drain cover and pull out the tub drain stopper that often is found...
nose and go around each room to see it certain areas have a higher concentration of odor. Check your weeping tile drainage in the basement (a hole with a cover in your basement floor) to make sure it is flowing. Make sure your vent stack from your bathrooms is not plugged on the roof...
and you need to connect that to a flexible plastic tube that takes the water somewhere safe. If you have a floor drain in the basement, pipe the water there. If you need to lift the water higher, you dump it into acondensate pump, and have the output go to a nearby plumbing drain....
Whether you're installing a float or standpipe model,first thing's first:remove the strainer or other cover from the floor drain. Float Model Float Style Flood Guard Essentially a check valve for your floor drain, the Flood-Guard float model features a rubber float that is pushed up into th...
What is your recommendation on how to finish the basement walls with this type of insulation already there? Reply Todd I’m assuming you mean that your basement has some sort of “bagged” fiberglass insulation? If it were my home I’d remove that insulation and use closed cell foam ...
Close the drain cock and remove the garden hose. Turn on the electrical circuit breaker or return the gas control to the setting it was previously at and allow ample time for the water to heat back up. Enjoy the clean water and the longer-lasting, more efficient water heater!