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RE: When does a toilet flapper seal need replacing?
If gently lifting the handle stops the water running, the linkage may be keeping the flapper slightly raised - often because the chain has too little slack or the handle is sticking. It can also help the flapper settle o...
RE: thinking about redoing the pipes under my sink - PVC or metal?
You put upkeep ahead of the material label. If both options seemed equally compatible with the existing drain, would your preference depend on which you expected to be easier to maintain, or would you still decide mainly...
RE: Water-heater leak alarm sounds, but there’s no puddle
Yes. A sensor can sound when water reaches its sensing point even if that spot is tucked away and the visible floor stays dry. Water left from an earlier spill can also keep triggering it, depending on the sensor design ...