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RE: What should a whole-house softener replacement quote include?
The proposed hardness and iron settings are only as good as the test behind them. Does the quote say who performs and pays for a current hardness and iron test, and include the results or testing method? I’d also want i...
RE: Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump
Those tiny parts are sneaky, aren’t they? I’ve seen more systems down from a 50-cent O-ring than any of the fancy electronics. Sometimes I think all the sensors and gadgets just give us more things to go wrong. Still, wh...
RE: When your water heater goes rogue: quick fixes and hacks
Honestly, I’ve seen condensation fool a lot of folks, but I wouldn’t always just chalk it up to “tank sweat.” Sometimes a tiny leak can look exactly like condensation, especially if it’s slow. Had a customer once who wip...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
Honestly, a bit of both. The newer resins are way tougher than what we had even a decade ago - think superhero suit for your pipes. But prep work is still king. Hydro-jetting and snaking before lining? That’s like flossi...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ll admit I’ve seen flex traps work fine in some tight spots - just gotta be picky about which ones you use. The super cheap ones are basically clog magnets, yeah, but there are a cou...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
Ain’t that the truth. I swear, one week it’s “use both,” next week it’s “never mix.” I just stick to what the label says and cross my fingers the inspector’s in a good mood. Overthinking it usually leads to a mess... or ...