Connecting an ice maker is not hard. Basic plumbing tools and patience are needed. How to install ice makers is explained here.
Connecting an ice maker is not hard. Basic plumbing tools and patience are needed. How to install ice makers is explained here.
Toilet mechanics have changed and the resulting toilet performance as well. Where toilets are concerned, the newer, the better.
A toilet that flushes slowly may be clogged, have a faulty toilet flapper valve or have lime build up.
A garbage disposal is a wonderful kitchen appliance until such time as it starts to smell. The odor can be very hard to remove if you try many of the remedies I have seen in books and on the Internet. If you have a smelly garbage waste disposal, I know a way that really works to get it clean. Once it is clean, it is easy to keep it odor-free for years.
A garbage disposal of stainless steel is ideal. Garbage disposals vary in quality and need to be run correctly to make them last.
Buy the right toilet to avoid problems. A well engineered toilet will flush right and not waste water.
Water heaters fueled by natural gas and other fuels have been safety concerns. Newer hot water heater designs have safety devices built in.
Hot water heaters can have short lives. Hot water heater problems include corrosion from moisture and oxygen damages the tank and fittings of the heater. Plumbers can add a backflow device to help.
Faucets now come with anti-scald features. Temperature and pressure differences can be adjusted on the anti-scald shower devices.
Fiberglass shower enclosures and acrylic bathtubs compete well against cast iron fixtures. Read about the care and repair of these units.
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