PLUMBER TIPS AND ARTICLES

PLUMBERS

Installing a Water Purifier  -

Clearing Sink Drains with a Plunger  - Sinks get clogged and backed up when soap, hair, and grease build up and clog the trap or the drain line.

Fixing Leaky Sink Strainers  - The sink strainer assembly connects the sink to the drain line.

Unclogging a Sink Drain Trap - One of the most common household plumbing problems is a clogged sink drain trap.

Clearing a Fixture Drain Line - If your sink is backed up but the clog isn't in the trap, it's probably further in the drain system – in the drain lines inside your walls.

Replacing Drain Traps  - Drain traps – those U-shape pieces of drain pipe underneath your sink – do a lot of dirty work.

Cleaning a Sink Stopper (Pop-Up) - Sink stoppers close off the drain hole in your sink so you can fill it with water.

Cleaning a Plunger Tub Drain - To fix a tub that doesn't drain properly, first identify what type of drain you have.

Unclogging Shower Drains  - If your shower isn't draining easily, it usually means there's a hair clog somewhere in the shower drain line.

Unclogging Toilet Drains  - A clogged toilet is one of the most common household plumbing problems. If your toilet overflows or flushes poorly, try clearing it with a plunger.

Cleaning a Pop-Up Tub Drain  - To fix a tub that doesn't drain properly, first identify what type of drain you have.

Installing A Plunger-Valve Ballcock - A ballcock basically is a toilet's only mechanical part. It has a number of moving components that can wear out or break.

Installing a Toilet - You'll install a new toilet in two steps – first, the bowl, then the tank. The most difficult part of the installation will be putting the bowl in place.

Installing a Toilet - Part 2 -

Know Your Plumbing System - With so many pipes and fittings running unseen inside walls and floors, a plumbing system can seem complicated and mysterious.

 

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