Leaking Shower Valve: Causes, Fixes and What It Costs
Water leaking from your shower valve? Learn how to tell a worn cartridge from a [...]
PEX-A vs PEX-B: Which Pipe Is Right for Your Home?
PEX-A and PEX-B are two ways of making the same pipe, not two quality grades. [...]
Sewer Line Belly? Demand Camera Proof Before You Approve Repairs
Learn how a sewer line belly is diagnosed, when repair is needed, and what camera [...]
Frozen Vent Stack? 6 Safe Thaw Steps Without Roof Climbing
Learn why vent stacks freeze in tight homes, try six safer thawing steps without climbing [...]
Sump Pump Running Constantly? Homeowners’ 10-Minute Safety Check
Find safe 10-minute checks for a sump pump that keeps running, learn what to record [...]
Old House Plumbing: 8 Safe Checks for Buyers and Homeowners
Spot old house plumbing problems with an eight point checklist for buyers and homeowners, then [...]
Dishwasher Won’t Drain? 8 Safe Checks and When to Call a Plumber
Learn how to safely clear a dishwasher drain, check the filter, hose, and disposal, spot [...]
Washer Drain Overflow: Appliance or House Drain for Homeowners
Learn how to tell a washer problem from a clogged home drain, check the 30 [...]
Brown Tap Water: 5 Steps for Homeowners Before Calling a Plumber
Brown water from the tap? Avoid drinking it, flush a cold fixture, check other taps, [...]
Restaurant Grease Trap Overflow: The 25% Rule and Records to Keep
Contain a restaurant grease trap overflow, then prevent another by cleaning at 25% capacity or [...]
Noninvasive Leak Detection: Check the Meter Before Calling a Pro
Check your water meter, compare tools that find hidden leaks without opening walls, and learn [...]
Glass Test in 5 Minutes: When Cloudy Tap Water Needs a Plumber
Use a five minute glass test to spot trapped air versus particles. See EPA turbidity [...]
Homeowners: AG Plumbing’s 30 Years on Refrigerator Water Line Leaks
AG Plumbing's safety first guide for homeowners: 10–20 minute steps to contain a refrigerator water [...]
Stop Water and Mold: 4 Pro Tests to Find a Sink Leak for Homeowners
Homeowner workflow to stop a leak under your sink: four quick tests to locate the [...]
10 Min Safe Steps to Thaw Frozen Outdoor Faucets for Homeowners
Quick, safety-first steps homeowners can use to thaw a frozen outdoor faucet, reduce leak risk, [...]
Humming Garbage Disposal? Safe Fixes for Homeowners and When to Call
Safety-first, stepwise fixes homeowners can do when a garbage disposal hums but will not spin. [...]
Stop Toilet Tank Sweating in a Day or Two, for Homeowners
Homeowners: confirm a running toilet, reduce bathroom humidity, and try low cost fixes that often [...]
Homeowners: Fix a Slow Bathtub Drain Safely With 30 Years of Field Tips
Safety first steps to clear a slow bathtub drain: remove the stopper, pull hair, flush [...]
Stop a Leaking Shutoff Valve Now for Homeowners: Trade Tested Workflow
Trade tested steps to fix a leaking shutoff valve: shut supply, try the packing nut, [...]
Homeowners: 3 Steps Plumbers Use to Safely Clear a Bathroom Sink Clog
Plumber recommended, safety first DIY for homeowners: plunge, snake, then clean the P trap. Avoid [...]
Fix Smelly Shower Drain in 3 Steps, for Homeowners, No Harsh Chemicals
Plumber's fixes for a smelly shower drain: refill the trap, pull hair, use an enzyme [...]