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A drip at the faucet supply hose
A small leak at a kitchen faucet’s braided supply line doesn’t necessarily mean the faucet itself needs replacing. How much does the exact leak location matter: a drip…
Is a sink P-trap cleanout plug worth the access?
A removable cleanout plug can make a trap easier to service, but it also adds a sealed joint under the sink. How much does cabinet clearance affect whether…
Low kitchen faucet flow with a removable restrictor
If a kitchen faucet’s flow drops, how do you tell whether a clogged flow restrictor is the likely culprit or whether the restriction is elsewhere? I’d check the…
GREENING UP YOUR KITCHEN SINK HABITS
Just read somewhere that installing a low-flow faucet aerator can save up to 700 gallons of water per year... um, had no idea it was THAT much. Makes…
Stiff Kitchen Shutoff Valve: Exercise It or Replace It?
I’m weighing whether a stiff kitchen sink shutoff valve should be cleaned and exercised periodically or replaced before it becomes a problem. The valve is an older quarter-turn…
Pull-down spray head keeps getting uneven
What’s a safe way to clean a pull-down kitchen faucet spray head when the spray pattern keeps turning uneven? Should the head detach for cleaning, or is it…
Uneven faucet spray: when is cleaning the aerator enough?
Reduced flow or a spray that comes out unevenly can point to debris in the faucet aerator, but I wouldn’t assume that’s the cause without checking whether the…
Water shows up around the faucet base only while it’s running
What observations best narrow down a kitchen faucet leak that appears around the base during use? Does it matter whether water shows up there only while the faucet…
Air gap spits water only during dishwasher draining
If water spills from a dishwasher air gap only during the drain cycle, what observations help narrow down where the restriction is? Would a slow-draining sink or disposal…
how often do you get your plumbing checked out?
I was chatting with my neighbor yesterday about some plumbing nightmares he's had (pipes bursting in winter, leaks behind walls, ugh...), and it got me thinking - I've…
