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RE: washer filling super slow lately, learned something interesting
If the shutoffs are open, the hoses aren’t kinked, and the screens look sound but filling is still slow, I’d stop there and call for service rather than keep probing the valve. I’d also stop sooner if a connection leaks ...
RE: washer filling super slow lately, learned something interesting
Compare the hot- and cold-water flow separately before replacing the inlet valve. A restriction in one hose, shutoff, or supply line can make the washer fill slowly only on cycles that use that temperature, which can see...
RE: Navigating city hall: a plumbing permit adventure
Blue ink only? That’s wild. I thought I was doing well just remembering to sign in the right spot and not spill coffee on the paperwork. My “printer” is basically a glorified paperweight at this point - last time I tried...
RE: Dripping taps driving me nuts - why is it never a quick fix?
I feel this in my soul. I tried to fix my kitchen faucet last month - thought I was being clever by taking a photo of the cartridge before heading to the store. Turns out, there are about 47 nearly identical cartridges, ...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
I swear, I thought I was the only one fighting with my toilet every week. I’ve tried adjusting that float thing so many times, but it’s like it has a mind of its own. Is there some secret trick to getting the half flush ...
RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?
I keep hearing horror stories about people opening up a wall for a “small fix” and then it turns into a full-blown plumbing saga. I’m honestly paranoid about even touching my pipes unless there’s an obvious problem. Is t...
RE: anyone tried sustainable plumbing upgrades at home?
I’m still figuring out how to keep my house from falling apart, so “sustainable plumbing” sounds like something I should probably look into before the next disaster strikes. Leak sensors are on my list, but I had no idea...
RE: Keeping the sink monster happy: tricks for a smoother running disposal
I tried the ice and salt trick after my disposal started making a noise that sounded like it was chewing on a fork. It worked, but I was convinced I’d break something. Is it normal for it to sound like a blender full of ...
RE: Kitchen Sink Money Drain: How Much Did You Spend Replacing Yours?
I actually went for a granite composite last year because I fell for the “looks fancy, cleans easy” sales pitch. Not gonna lie, it looks cool and doesn’t show water spots like stainless, but I’ve already chipped the edge...
RE: What if your street flooded because drains were clogged?
I totally get the urge to just grab a broom and poke at the drain cover when the street starts looking like Venice. I mean, how hard can it be, right? But then I remember my neighbor’s “helpful” attempt last year - he en...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
I totally get the guilt about running water just to keep pipes from freezing - feels like I’m flushing money down the drain. Has anyone tried those smart leak detectors that supposedly warn you before things get bad? Or ...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
I swear, this is my biggest fear every time I try to do anything in the bathroom. I watched a video where the sink was like, a good six inches to the left of the mirror and it just looked... wrong. Is there some secret t...
RE: Sink monster making weird noises and not grinding right
That helps explain why age isn't the whole story. Mine came with the house, so I don't know its maintenance history. I'd rather work out what the noise means than try a supposed sharpening trick. For a unit with an unkn...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Haha, vinegar really works that well? Wish I'd known that before I spent half an hour wrestling with mine last weekend. Does it matter what kind of vinegar you use, or is regular kitchen stuff fine? Also, how long do you...
RE: Plumbing hacks to keep your pipes happy all year round
Yeah, burst pipes are definitely not the kind of surprise party I want at 3 AM in January... Quick question though, is reflective wrap something a total newbie could handle solo, or am I better off bribing a friend with ...