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RE: What should a washer hose replacement quote spell out?
Would you rather see a potential valve-replacement price listed in the quote up front, or have the plumber inspect first and price replacement only if needed?
RE: Can enzyme cleaner work in a drain that sits unused?
A drain that has gradually slowed can fit accumulating organic buildup; a sudden blockage after something was dropped or washed in could suggest a solid obstruction. Those are only clues, not a diagnosis, and the pattern...
RE: When Your Fancy Toilet Sprayer Has a Mind of Its Own
Anyone else ever wonder if those little rubber washers actually do much, or are they just there for peace of mind? I’ve had a couple installs where everything seemed tight, tape and all, but somehow there’s still a slow ...
RE: Gravel Vs. Corrugated Pipe: Which Works Better For Drain Fixes?
That’s a good point. I’ve always wondered if the hassle of bending PVC is worth it just for the easier maintenance later. Do you ever find corrugated gets gunked up faster, or is that just down to how well the trench dra...
RE: Gravel or pipe? Weird things I learned about backyard drainage
Isn’t there a risk with going too deep though? I’ve heard that if you go below the root zone, you can actually end up with water pooling because it can’t drain out fast enough. Also, does wrapping in gravel really slow r...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
Warming the pipe sounds logical, but I’ve always wondered if that just makes things messier. Like, does the condensation make it even slicker? I tried using a hair dryer once and ended up with a puddle under the joint - ...