Plumbing Guides From Clog Heroes
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Straight answers on the drain, sewer, water heater, well and toilet problems we see in Fredericksburg-area homes.
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Plumbing Projects Happen in Three Phases: Planning, Rough-In and Finish
Every plumbing project moves through the same three phases. Planning sets the layout and budget. Rough-in runs the pipes before the walls close, and finish puts in the fixtures and tests the system.
Main Drain Trouble? The Warning Signs and Five Steps to a Repair That Holds
Is every drain in the house running slow, gurgling or smelling? The trouble is usually the main line, and five steps take it from warning sign to a repair that holds.
Power Vent Water Heaters: How the Fan Vents Exhaust and Where You Can Install One
A fan, not a chimney draft, moves the exhaust from a power vent water heater out through a horizontal vent. That lets it go in a basement or closet.
Does Your Crawl Space Need a Sump Pump? How One Keeps the Space Under Your House Dry
Rain, leaks and soil moisture all find their way into a crawl space, and damp air feeds mold. A sump pump collects that water in a pit and pumps it away from the foundation. More than one pump type can do the job.
Six Reasons Your Shower Drain Smells and Five Steps That Stop It
That shower drain smell usually comes from hair, soap scum, a dry P-trap or biofilm. Figure out which one you have and the fix follows.