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Burst pipe? What to do in the first ten minutes
The first few minutes after a pipe bursts decide how much damage it does. Stop the water first, then protect the house, then call.
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Garbage disposal do’s and don’ts
A disposal handles small food scraps well. Most jams and clogs come from asking it to do more than that.
Smell gas near a water heater or appliance? Here is what to do
A gas smell is a safety issue first and a plumbing issue second. Get everyone out, then call from outside.
The part inside your water heater that is meant to wear out
The sacrificial anode rod corrodes so your tank does not. Checking it during annual service is one of the simplest ways to protect a…
Low water pressure: the usual causes
Low pressure at one faucet and low pressure across the whole house are two different problems. Start by working out which one you have.
Tree roots and clay sewer lines in older neighborhoods
Older foothill neighborhoods often still have clay sewer laterals, and clay joints are where tree roots find their way in.
What a backflow prevention device does
A backflow device keeps water from flowing backward into the clean supply. Here is what it protects against and why it needs attention.