Snaking a drain means feeding a flexible cable into the drain to break up or retrieve a blockage. Hydro jetting uses pressurized water to clear debris and clean the inside of a pipe. The right method depends on what is blocking the drain, where the blockage is, and the condition of the pipe. If a

Water that will not get hot can point to a problem with a faucet or shower, the water heater, or the power or fuel needed to heat the water. The most useful starting clues are where the problem happens and whether the water stays cold, becomes lukewarm, or turns cold after a short time. Those

A leaking water heater relief valve can mean that pressure is building up, the water is getting too hot, or the valve is no longer sealing properly. Sometimes the water isn’t coming through the valve at all: a nearby connection or the tank itself may be leaking. A drip doesn’t automatically mean you need a

A low water level in a toilet bowl can weaken the flush, leave the bowl harder to keep clean, and allow sewer odors to become noticeable. The right fix depends on where the water is being lost. The bowl’s normal level is controlled by the toilet’s built-in trap, while the tank’s refill system restores water

Most homes work best with water pressure around 50 to 60 pounds per square inch (PSI). A reading between 40 and 60 PSI is generally comfortable for everyday use, while pressure above 80 PSI is too high for a residential plumbing system. Pressure that is consistently below 40 PSI may make showers, faucets, toilets, and