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RE: Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump
I get what you’re saying about the detective work, but honestly, I think folks jump to booster pumps way too fast. Nine times out of ten, when I get called for low pressure, it’s not the supply - it’s a restriction somew...
RE: KEEPING THE HEAT ON: DOES REGULAR FILTER CLEANING REALLY MATTER?
You nailed it. Folks underestimate how much damage a clogged filter can do. I’ve seen filters so caked up you could write your name in the dust. People think it’s just about air quality, but it’s really about keeping the...
RE: When ignoring leaky pipes costs more than you think
Had a job last month where a guy kept “patching” a pinhole in his copper line with duct tape and a prayer. Worked for a bit, until it didn’t. By the time I got there, the wall was soft and the smell... let’s just say you...
RE: Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump
Man, I’ve been there - thought a booster pump swap would be a quick job, then ended up chasing leaks for days. Crawling around under the house is never as easy as it looks on YouTube. I’ll admit, I usually do a pressure ...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
Marking the date on insulation is a smart move - I do something similar with my water heaters, just scribble a date when I last checked the anode rod. I’ll say, though, sometimes those cheap foam sleeves get chewed up by...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
Insurance calling it “maintenance” drives me nuts too. I’ve seen folks try to dry things out themselves, only to find black mold behind the baseboards months later… not fun. It’s never cheap, but fixing it right the firs...