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Why does my faucet whistle when off?

Why does my faucet whistle when off? Faucets can scream, whistle, or chatter when you turn them on or off. Most likely, however, your noisy faucet is caused by a washer that is either the wrong size or is not held securely to the stem. Turn off the water supply before starting on this or any other faucet repair job. What causes hot water pipes to whistle? Whistling Noises If your water pipes are producing a whistling noise when the water is activated, this is a sign of high water pressure. When this occurs, the best thing to do first...
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Will a basement drain unclog itself?

Will a basement drain unclog itself? A drainage problem is not likely to resolve itself and may even get worse, so make sure you call as quickly as possible to fix any sewage clog in your drain. Why does my basement drain keep getting clogged? In fact, floor drains tend to become clogged more often than other drains simply because they are on the floor where dirt and debris tend to collect. Debris, Hair & Dirt: Debris, most commonly dust bunnies and pet hair, often finds its way inside the drain. Why is there a foul smell coming from my...
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Why does my outside faucet have low water pressure?

Why does my outside faucet have low water pressure? Low pressure at your garden hose spigot can be caused by one or a combination of issues, such as clogged or leaking pipes, excessive corrosion in the spigot valve or a lack of water pressure coming from the street. Why does my water pressure pulsate? Usually, well water pulsates when there isn't enough air pressure in the tank. The two parts that regulate this pressure are the electric pressure switch and the internal air bladder inside the water tank. If either of them is malfunctioning, this can cause the water from...
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How long should a toilet take to refill?

How long should a toilet take to refill? Depending on your water pressure, a tank usually refills in about three minutes. If it's slow to fill or it's not filling at all, try the shut-off first. Make sure the water shut-off is completely open for maximum water flow. If it's not completely open, that may account for your slow-fill issues. Why does my toilet tank not fill after I flush? It may happen that the fill valve is adjusted poorly or improperly and therefore your toilet won’t refill after flushing. The fill valve controls the flow and amount of water...
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Why does my toilet randomly run for 5 seconds?

Why does my toilet randomly run for 5 seconds? Your toilet randomly runs on and off for a few seconds due to a problem called “phantom flush”. This is caused by a slow water leak from the tank into the bowl and is often the result of a sediment build-up on the flapper (aka “flush valve seal”) or a bad flapper seat. Why is toilet running intermittently? If the toilet keeps running or runs intermittently, you're not getting a good seal. Try a different flapper if the toilet won't stop running. If you just can't find a flapper that seals,...
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Why does my tap make a noise when I turn it off?

Why does my tap make a noise when I turn it off? Your noisy faucet could be due to what is called water hammer. Water hammer can occur when you turn off the water at a faucet or an appliance rather quickly. As water flows through pipes and the valve is shut off quickly, it causes the water to stop abruptly in the pipes. Why are my taps so loud? Check on the Aerator: The cause of your noisy tap could be mineral deposits in the aerator — the screen that screws into the tip of the tap. Install New...
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Why does my toilet tank wait several minutes before flushing?

Why does my toilet tank wait several minutes before flushing? When you push the handle, the chain should pull up the flapper, draining the tank into the bowl through the flush valve. When the tank is nearly empty, the flapper should fall back down which closes the flush valve. During this time, the ball float (or maybe a newer style float) lowers as the water level drops, which opens the fill valve, Why does my toilet spray water when I flush? This causes the tank to become too full of water, so when you flush, a large amount of water...
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How do you remove a plastic locking nut from a toilet tank?

How do you remove a plastic locking nut from a toilet tank? Look for the plastic nut in the bottom of the toilet tank. Use a hex wrench, adjustable wrench, or pliers to clamp onto the nut. Carefully turn the nut until it comes loose and pull it out of the tank. How do you remove the plastic from a fish tank? White vinegar can be used to clean your tank, filter, plastic plants, decorations, and heater using a 1:1 vinegar/water solution. leave remaining gravel and plastic plants in the aquarium while you are performing cleaning process. How do you...
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Do you caulk around tub spout pipe?

Do you caulk around tub spout pipe? Caulking is a "must do" project to keep water from going behind your bathtub and wall tiles. Yes, you need to caulk around your bathtub's faucet. The caulking will keep any water and other liquids from going behind the faucet and into the wall behind the bathtub/shower assembly. Do you have to fill tub with water before caulking? If you fill the tub first, you sink the tub to start with. Then caulk and leave the water for at least 24 hours so that caulking has a chance to cure thoroughly. Before applying...
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Do plumbers install heaters?

Do plumbers install heaters? Licensed plumbers are trained and equipped to ensure proper installation of water heaters of all types – gas, electric, tank and tankless, condensing, heat pump and geothermal. Also, licensed plumbers are insured so if they make a mistake the plumbing company is responsible, not the homeowner. How long should it take to install a water heater? Tank to Tank installation: On average, replacing a gas or electric water tank with a similar model takes two to three hours. It takes between 45 to 60 minutes to drain, disconnect and remove your old water heater. Are You...