To clear a clogged kitchen sink, start with a plunger, then check and clean the P-trap under the sink, the most common spot for food debris and grease to collect. Boiling water and a baking soda and vinegar flush help break down grease. Avoid chemical drain cleaners. If the sink keeps clogging, the blockage is …
To detect a gas leak, use your senses: a rotten egg or sulfur odor from the added mercaptan, a hissing sound near a gas line or appliance, or dead vegetation outside near the line. If you smell gas strongly, do not investigate. Leave immediately, avoid light switches and phones, and call 911 and your gas …
Hydro jetting is a drain cleaning method that uses high pressure water, often up to about 4,000 psi, sent through a specialized nozzle head to scour the inside of pipes clean. Unlike snaking, which punches a hole through a clog, hydro jetting drain cleaning removes grease buildup, mineral scale, and roots from the full pipe …
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A high water bill is almost always caused by a leak you cannot see. The most common reason for a high water bill is a silent toilet leak, followed by a dripping fixture, an underground line leak, or a running irrigation valve. Turn off all water and watch your meter; if it still moves, you …
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Set most household water heaters to 120°F. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends 120°F as the best water heater temperature for balancing comfort, safety, and energy savings. It lowers scald risk and slows mineral buildup while staying hot enough for daily use. Homes with immune-compromised residents may store hotter and add a mixing valve to …
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To fix a leaky faucet, turn off the water supply under the sink, plug the drain, and remove the handle. Then replace the worn part causing the drip, usually a faucet washer, O-ring, or cartridge. Reassemble and test. Most repairs take 30 to 60 minutes. In Salt Lake City’s hard water, worn internal parts are …
A tankless water heater heats water on demand, saves space, and lasts 20 years or more, but costs more to install. A tank water heater is cheaper upfront and lasts about 10 to 15 years. For most Salt Lake City homes, the choice depends on budget, hot water demand, and how long you plan to …
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To flush a water heater, switch off the power or set the gas to pilot, close the cold-water inlet, attach a garden hose to the drain valve, and open it to drain the tank and clear sediment. In Salt Lake City’s very hard water, flush every 6 to 12 months. Most flushes take 30 to …
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Replace your water heater anode rod when more than about 6 inches of the inner steel wire is exposed, the rod is under roughly half an inch thick, or it is heavily pitted. In Salt Lake City’s very hard water, inspect the rod every 2 to 3 years. A timely swap (a $20 to $60 …
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If it hums but will not spin, it is jammed: cut the power, then free the flywheel with an allen wrench from the bottom of the unit. If it is silent, press the reset button on the underside and check your breaker. Never put your hand inside the disposal, even when the switch is off. …
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