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RE: Maintenance interval for a slow bathroom sink drain
A light preventive check every few months can make sense for a bathroom sink with a history of hair and soap buildup. Remove and clean the stopper, and inspect the trap if access is straightforward. That’s different from...
RE: That weird hissing sound behind the bathroom door...
I get where you're coming from with the moisture meter, but honestly, I’ve had mixed results with those - sometimes they pick up false positives in older buildings with weird humidity pockets. For me, the old-fashioned m...
RE: What if you skipped a year of solar water heater upkeep?
Honestly, I’m not convinced skipping a year here and there is as harmless as it seems, even with soft water. I’ve had tenants “forget” maintenance, and suddenly I’m dealing with weird noises or slow leaks - stuff that co...