Leaky faucet repair techniques If replacing the washer doesn’t stop a leak in your faucet, it may be leaking from around the packing nut. The packing nut is right beneath the handle of the faucet. If you turn the faucet handle so that water comes out of the faucet, the leakage around the packing nut … Continue reading “How to Stop Packing Nut Drips”
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Removing a Toilet Easy as One, Two, Three Removing a toilet isn’t one of the daintiest parts of a plumbing job, it’s pretty simple. Just make sure to have plenty of towels and rags on hand to clean up water spills, and a helper to remove and dispose of the old toilet. (Even when separated … Continue reading “Some Facts About Your Toilet”
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Summer maintenance boiler tips Get Ready! The time is fast approaching when you will need to have your boilers back on-line. Yes, winter is coming and so are the demands placed upon your boilers. The most referred plumbing contractor in Littleton says, to make sure you are operating safely and at peak efficiency. Open your … Continue reading “Get Your Boiler Ready for Cold Weather”
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Common plumbing issues Residential plumbers get many emergency calls about slow moving drains and sometimes the sink strainer is completely worn out and needs to be replaced. According to the plumbing of Littleton experts, anyone can install kitchen sink strainers, either before or after the sink is installed. Installing them first will prove somewhat easier … Continue reading “5 Simple Tips For A Common Plumbing Issue”
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Aerator screens If your dishwasher takes forever to fill, a clogged inlet screen restricting the water flow might be the culprit. Open the lower access door at the bottom of the dishwasher and locate the inlet valve solenoid, typically on the bottom left. In some cases you may have to pull the dishwasher out and … Continue reading “Cleaning a Dishwasher Inlet Screen”
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Shower diverter valve Most single-handle shower faucets simply turn water on and off; a pull-up diverter valve on the spout determines whether water goes up or down. Some models, however, have a diverter built into the handle. You may be able to find repair parts in a kit for a specific faucet. If not, standard … Continue reading “Understanding Push/Pull Single-Handle Shower Faucets”
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Clogged toilets Early model 1.6 gpm (gallons per minute) toilets may need to be replaced, according to the most referred Littleton plumber. Old toilets sometimes stop up because the waterway was made with a very rough unfinished porcelain. This roughness, according to research, grabs at the toilet paper, slowing the flush. According to your local Littleton … Continue reading “Clear A Stopped Up Toilet”
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Kids need water Water lubricates the joints, cools the system, and makes muscles work efficiently and organs function properly. It’s the main fluid in blood, aiding the passage of nutrients throughout the body. Doctors have found that if you get your kids to drink more water it reduces the chance for constipation. If a child … Continue reading “Keep Your Kids Drinking Water”
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Understanding your water cycle The fresh water that enters your home originates in one of two sources: surface water or groundwater. Surface water supplies, according to the experts at Littleton plumbing, include lakes, streams, rivers and artificial storage reservoirs. Groundwater comes from natural underground caverns or from aquifers – porous, water-saturated layers of gravel, sand, … Continue reading “Most Homeowners Can Make Minor Plumbing Repairs”
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Solving annoying toilet clogs If, when you flush the toilet, the bowl fills up but won’t drain, then your toilet is clogged. If the bowl is full to the brim, bail out half of the water in order to prevent splashing while you work to unclog the toilet, says the plumbing of Littleton experts. Plunging … Continue reading “Toilet Clogs Are Annoying But Simple To Solve”
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