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I Used Dish Soap In My Dishwasher – Now What?
When you’re out of dishwasher detergent and in desperate need of cleaning up after dinner, you might think it’s no big deal to use dish soap instead. It has to be basically the same thing, right? Wrong. You might think it’s a safe trade, but…
4 Reasons Why Hot Water is Coming Out of Your Cold Faucet
When you turn on the cold water at your kitchen or bathroom faucet, but you immediately feel warm or hot water coming out of the tap, it’s natural to be confused. If this has happened to you, here are a few potential reasons why, and…
5 Ways to Quickly Fix a Slow Drain in 2023
Considering the demands we put on our household plumbing systems, the question isn’t IF you’ll experience a clogged drain – it’s a matter of WHEN. Of course, not all clogs are created equal. You have your agonizingly slow moving but eventually draining clogs and your fully…
What to Do If Your Tap Water Has an Odd Smell
A house should smell like many things – homemade cookies in the oven, fresh laundry, a relaxing candle. Your water shouldn’t be one of them. When everything is working correctly, your tap water is clear and odorless. However, certain water supply or plumbing issues can…
5 Tips for Finding a Reliable Plumber
There is a big difference between a reliable plumber and an unreliable plumber. Finding the right professional can be hard, but being able to ask other professionals, check prices and certifications, and look up reviews goes a long way to success. Not every pitfall is…
Why Is My Toilet Overflowing?
There is basically nothing worse than watching your toilet start overflowing – except maybe having to clean it up after. Once this problem becomes a frequent problem, it’s generally not your fault but due to a larger failure of your plumbing or sewer system. First…
What Should You Do When Your Garbage Disposal Stops Working?
A lot of things can go wrong with garbage disposal. But troubleshooting the power supply, testing the impellers and blades, and checking for leaks should enable you to fix the garbage disposal yourself in most cases. Electricity Issues with Garbage Disposals The first thing to…
What You Should Know About Pinhole Leak in Copper Pipe
A pinhole leak may sound like a small problem – but it can lead to a huge bill. Copper piping, often thought of as one of the strongest systems, has one fatal flaw. Reichelt will outline here what a pinhole leak is and why it’s…
Six Severe Waterline Situations
Water is life, so your waterline could be called your lifeline. This is the pipe that brings fresh water from the city system directly to your home. So it’s important to protect it. The six main threats to your waterline are outlined here! Aging. We…
Why Is My Water Rusty?
With so much in the news recently about rusty, contaminated water – seeing your faucet spit out less than clear water can be frightening. Luckily, the problem is generally localized, but in certain cases may mean it’s time for replacement pipes. Here are the 3…