It’s getting colder, and you want to prevent frozen pipes as best as you can! A faucet that won’t yield water is the first sign of frozen pipes. If a severe cold snap hits, prevent freezing and subsequent bursting of pipes by following the suggestions below. Even if the pipes do freeze, you can thaw…

Do you need to drain your hot water heater? Here are the steps that you can take in order to do so! Turn off the gas or electricity. Close the cold water valve. Attach a hose to the drain valve, to route water into a floor drain or outdoors. Open the drain valve and open…

Most problems with water heaters are announced by noises or by water that’s either too hot or not hot enough. Often you can correct the problem yourself. A possible exception is a water leak, which may require professional service or tank replacement. Gas leaks call for immediate help from the utility company. Whenever someone turns…

This noise occurs when you turn off the water at a faucet or an appliance quickly. The water flowing through the pipes slams to a stop, causing a hammering noise. Check for: Loose Pipes Remedy: Anchor the pipes. Check for: Faulty air chambers. These lengths of pipe, installed behind fixtures and appliances, hold air that…

Pipe noises range from loud hammering sounds to high-pitched squeaks. The causes may be loose pipes, water logged air chambers, or water pressure that’s too high. Anchoring exposed pipes is a simple solution; other remedies such as anchoring pipes concealed inside walls, floors or ceilings, you may need to call for a professional. Pipes are…