Plumbing Hints & Tips

Tackle Your Own Plumbing Issues With Our Tips and Hints

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Mend a Leaking or Broken Pipe

  • Turn off the main shutoff valve to prevent water from damaging the area.
  • Make temporary repairs to stop the leak. A piece of bicycle inner tube or garden hose with a hose clamp around it will allow you to turn the water on temporarily until the plumber arrives.
  • The pipe will have to be replaced as soon as it's convenient to do so.

Fix a Faucet That Will Not Shut Off

  • Immediately turn off the water at the fixture shutoff valve underneath the sink.
  • If there's no valve there, turn off the main shutoff.
  • Repair the faucet or, if necessary, replace it.

Unclog a Stopped-Up Sink

  • Shut off any faucet or appliance (such as dishwasher) draining into the sink.
  • Unclog the sink using a plunger or snake.
  • DON'T use a chemical drain cleaner if the line is completely blocked.

Maintain Your Toilet When Faced With a Variety of Issues

If you are experiencing a noisy toilet, check for restricted water flow and a defective ball cock assembly. To repair your noisy toilet, do the following:

  • Adjust the shutoff valve first.
  • Oil the trip lever or replace the ball cock washers.
  • Replace the entire ball cock assembly.
  • CAUTION: First, turn off the water at the fixture shutoff valve. Then flush the toilet to empty the tank and sponge out any remaining water.

If You Are Experiencing a Running Toilet, Check For:

  • The float arm is not rising high enough.
  • Water-filled float ball.
  • The tank stopper is not sitting properly.
  • Corroded flush valve seal.
  • Cracked overflow tube.
  • The ball cock valve doesn't shut off.

Remedies for a Running Toilet Include:

  • Bend the float arm down or away from the tank wall.
  • Replace ball.
  • Adjust the stopper guide rod and lift wires or chain. Replace the defective stopper.
  • Scour valve seat or replace.
  • Replace the tube or install a new flush valve assembly.
  • Oil trip lever, replace faulty washers, or install new ball cock assembly.

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