If you have a gas water heater, then you have a pilot light that is responsible for lighting the burner on a gas type water heater and you should know how to turn it off and on. There are a few reasons to turn off the pilot light on your water heater including the most
Everyone is looking to save money where they can these days, and either replacing your water heater or adjusting a few settings you may reduces your monthly bills. A newer water heater is probably going to be more efficient and use less fuel to maintain the temperature in your tank, however there are other savings
Drains clogging are a bigger issue than most take into consideration. When a drain clogs it’s usually due to debris making a blockage and not allowing the passage of water through. This clog can increase the pressure build up in pipes and cause them to tear or burst. You may have used certain tools to
Pipes carrying water may be made of metal but are still prone to burst under certain conditions and learning those conditions can help prevent your plumbing from bursting which could result in extensive repairs. Frozen water in pipes Water when cooled will expand to the point of bursting the pipe. Usually it will be the
A slow-moving drain usually means the drain line is obstructed somewhere and the water can’t flow as it should. You should try to clear the drain when you notice the problem as it may be a simple partial clog or a sign of a small problem that may get much worse if not taken
Toilets seem like a simple device where you push the flusher and the water goes down, however they can be a little complicated when things go wrong and pose a great risk of water damage. The tanks hold a gallons of water and the toilet is hooked into your sewage system and connects via a
Water heaters are taken for granted and most simply forget about them, until the day it breaks and either causes a massive leak or you get into the shower and find out you have no hot water. There are a few things you can do to extend the life of your water heater and keep
The temperature and pressure release valve on a water heater is a safeguard feature in the event there is too much pressure or high of a temperature inside your water heater it will open and release some water and lower the pressure and temperature. This is an important feature that needs to work correctly as
Water heaters can lose their efficiency resulting in higher heating cost and higher water bills. The reason for them losing efficiency is sediment in the tank building up which is impeding heat transfer and absorbing some heat as well. This sediment can also cause damage to your water heater or cause clogs in your water
Your plumbing system is a complex system that largely is hidden, and you don’t really think about it until something is wrong. The bad news is when it goes wrong, it may be hard to get to the problem area and be a costly repair just due to location, however the good news is