Hot Water Zone off of a Steam Boiler
For 25 years my steam boiler and hot water zone (coil) heater worked fine. I then had a new system installed. Now, every fall, when I turn the ...
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what is needed to replace
I want to replace the drainpipe coming out of the wall, but don't know what I can use to do this. I think the pipes are cast iron. A plumber repla...
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linear shower drain
My husband (who is a contractor) & I are remodeling a bathroom in our house. We would like to put in a 36x48 tiled shower. We are considering elimi...
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shower door
I have a shower door that is metal with a class center. it will not stay shut. I have tried applying magnetic tape but this "metal" did not catch. ...
over 1 year by abbeyfort2012
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Incredibly loud toilet
I have a toilet in my house that is incredibly loud when flushing. Is this typically the fault of the toilet or the plumbing? I'll replace the to...
over 1 year by Isolantonio
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Mansfield Toilet - difficulty flushing from the handle
Hi, I'm hoping somebody can help me... I have a mansfield toilet that has become very difficult to flush by pushing down on the handle. I can ope...
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cartridge circulation coil clogs
I have a steam boiler with a small hot water zone (for heating the kitchen). My old system worked for decades. With the installation of a new s...
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New Shower Head
I have a shower head which has a ball on the end of the goose neck. it is permanently attched. I would like to get a new shower head to lower the...
over 1 year by july2011apm
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Loud vibrating sound from shower
I'm having a problem with my shower I think. A couple months ago we went to run the hot water, and it made this terribly loud what I thought was a...
almost 2 years by williams588
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Jacuzzi Drain Issue
We have an American Standard Cadenza Elite 6060E series whirlpool and the drain flap has disconnected itself from the mechanism so when we try to u...
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Soaking Tub
My Mother in law wants a free standing soaking tub installed, and upon looking at literature i see there is no overflow. My question is how do I ve...
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Slow drip when house main water valve off
Is it normal for faucets to drip slowly (every 2-3 seconds) after the main water valve to the house has been turned off? Thanks, Alex
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Installing a Pedestal Sink
I love American Standard's Retro Pedestal Sink (Lowe's), but I'm concerned it may be too difficult to install it to the studs on the wall. It will...
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water heater while on vacation
When we go on vacation we turn off the water to the house and are wondering if putting our gas hot water heater on the vacation setting is sufficie...
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faint gas smell from hot water heater
First I would like to thank LarryG for your response to my previous post. Since I have been paying attention to the hot water heater I have been n...
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Vinyl flooring turning black near toilet
Hello, My vinyl flooring is turning black near my toilet......I kind of did the jump test to see if water was leaking and making the floor soft ...
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discoloration
A small amount of discoloration occurs around the base of my bathroom sink faucets. If I take a small toothbrush, I can remove it but I'd like it ...
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Need advise with these bathrooms
I am looking to buy this home. Everything is great with this home however it is a foreclosure home and in as is condition. Two bathrooms were...
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bathtub drain smell
We have had a smell coming from our upstairs bathtub drain for several years. We built the house 7 years ago so it's quite new. In the past 3 years...
over 2 years by torinoluvr
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Plumbing - Wintererize for Vacation
Hello, I am new to these posts and have a quick question. My heating system consists of a normal gas furnace, and I have water baseboard heat and ...
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