Plumbing guides
Know roughly what to expect before a plumber walks in.
Common problems
- Water heater leaking
Where a water heater leak is coming from, how to shut it down safely, and whether it means a new tank.
- Sewer smell in the house
Common reasons for a sewer or rotten egg smell indoors, what you can check, and when to call a plumber.
- Toilet keeps running
Why a toilet keeps running or refilling on its own, and the simple fixes most people can make.
- Low water pressure
How to tell whether low water pressure is one fixture, the whole house or the city supply, and what fixes it.
- Pipes banging or knocking
Why pipes bang when a faucet or appliance shuts off, and how plumbers fix water hammer.
Costs and decisions
- How to keep pipes from freezing
Simple steps to protect your pipes before a hard freeze, and what to do if one freezes anyway.
- What a new water heater costs
Typical installed prices for a new tank or tankless water heater, and what moves the price.
- How to compare plumbing quotes
A checklist for comparing plumbing quotes so you pay a fair price for the right fix.