Archive for April, 2009

What to do for a clogged drain:

April 29, 2009
By JoeThePlumber

A clogged drain in the home can be such a problem. Here are some simple homeowner fixes to try before calling on a plumber. The fixes suggested do not resort to using chemicals. Those can be dangerous to yourself or even to your drain system. Home drain systems should have vent pipes. These pipes can...
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Calling A Heating Contractor

April 21, 2009
By JoeThePlumber

Do you think it’s time to call a heating contractor? Here are some things to think about and some simple checks to make before you make the call. Is the power on? Make sure the connection is there. Check your fuses or breaker box. Be careful, but you should be able to fix that yourself. How...
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Garbage Disposal Gone Bad?

April 17, 2009
By JoeThePlumber

What do you do when the garbage disposal won’t dispose of the garbage? An easy check and fix is to check the reset button. In most cases it’s on the bottom of the disposal, and often it is red. Push the button, then try the disposal again. Sometimes a disposal will jam. For this eventuality, a...
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