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RE: Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers?
I’ve had to snake a few under-sink setups, but honestly, it’s usually because people treat their disposal like a wood chipper. If you scrape plates well and run hot water, you’re probably fine. Old pipes definitely don’t...
RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
Honestly, I’ve had mixed luck. Sometimes the manufacturer will flat-out deny a claim if they spot a non-OEM part, but other times it just flies under the radar. Depends on how picky the tech is during inspection. The mar...
RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures
Oil-rubbed bronze does a decent job hiding fingerprints, but in my experience, it can get those weird water spots if you’ve got hard water. Not as bad as chrome, though. I hear you on the ceramic discs - swapped one in f...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
Couldn’t agree more about the repair bills - people always underestimate how fast those add up. I’ve seen folks spend thousands patching up burst pipes because they tried to tough it out or thought heat tape was overkill...
RE: leaky pipe under kitchen sink driving me nuts
Yeah, plumbing issues have a knack for popping up at the absolute worst times. Had one last year where I thought the whole drain was shot - turns out it was just clogged from coffee grounds (lesson learned there...). But...