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RE: KEEPING THE HEAT ON: DOES REGULAR FILTER CLEANING REALLY MATTER?
You’re spot on about filters clogging up fast, especially with pets or dust from projects. I’ve seen a lot of folks surprised by how much gunk builds up in just a month or two. As for energy bills, it’s tough to see a dr...
RE: That weird hissing sound behind the bathroom door...
If that hissing ramps up right after you flush, my money’s on the fill valve. They get cranky as they age - sometimes a bit of debris gets stuck, or the seal just doesn’t sit right anymore. I’ve had a few where it sounde...
RE: Best ways to deal with slow drains at home?
Honestly, enzyme cleaners are hit or miss. If you want to get things moving, I’d start with a plunger first - works better than most folks think, especially for bathroom sinks. If that doesn’t do it, a hand-crank snake (...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
Couldn’t agree more - “lifetime” is such a slippery term. I always tell folks, if you’re already under the sink for something else, just swap those lines. Takes five minutes, costs next to nothing, and you don’t have to ...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
You’re spot on about the pipe threads - people forget about those all the time. Even a shiny new showerhead won’t help if there’s crud hiding back there. I’ve had jobs where the buildup was so bad, it was basically actin...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
Totally get where you’re coming from, but I wouldn’t write off DIY every time. There’s a difference between drying out a little surface water and handling a full-on pipe burst. If you act quick - cut out soaked drywall, ...