Questions tagged [water]
For questions relating to the water system of a home or other building, including plumbing and fixtures, water heating, water filtering and treatment, and irrigation/sprinkler systems. Questions regarding swimming pools and spas should have the additional tags "pool" or "spa".
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Cold water in bathroom sink
The cold water from sink faucet in our bathroom smells like sewage. It is not coming from the drain. It is only that one faucet that is affected. No problem with the tub or toilet, or in the kitchen. ...
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The pull-out faucet nozzle works only detached
I have a pull-out kitchen faucet. A few days ago I pulled the nozzle out to wash the sink. Afterward, the water runs with a very low pressure when the nozzle is attached to the faucet. However, when I ...
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New GE water filter not working?
I installed a new MWF GE replacement water filter as directed. Now my refrigerator is making noise and the water is not dispensing? What can I do?
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Is it possible to plant bushes near my house and protect the foundation from water?
I recently encountered a water issue in my basement, so I am lengthening my current downspout and making sure there is a slope away from my foundation. This makes me wonder how it's possible for ...
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How to fix this broken irrigation pipe system?
I have an irrigation system in my house with a broken pipe. The controllable valve has a screw connector which attaches to a short pipe which connects to a splitter which diverts water to different ...
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Water in basement-can’t figure out how to stop it
My husband and I have no idea what to do next. Our basement keeps seeping water from the fireplace and the wall next to the fireplace. We’ve had to remove the cupboards from the back wall behind the ...
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Water coming out of exterior drain?
Please forgive me as I am not an expert. There is a drain pipe, as shown the photo that comes out in my mother's yard. From my understanding, I followed it and it collects water from the rain gutters ...
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Water keeps draining into the toilet when the float valve shuts off
I have a three Kohler toilets all with a center overflow tubes (plastic PVC pipe). One of them has constantly been leaking water into the bowl. I replaced the fill valve and flapper, but water still ...
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LG GWL207FBQA ice water dispenser unit leak
Picked up a second hand fridge freezer but the sellers neglected to mention there is a leak from the ice and water dispenser unit.
It isn’t the dispenser section itself but behind it. Water is seeping ...
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Hot water circulating pump keeps cold water source hot where it comes in to the water heater
I have a Gundorf circulating pump installed at my water heater. It works well but I noticed that the cold water source coming in to the water heater is warm/hot to the touch. I want to tap that cold ...
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Preventing water from forming droplets at the rear of wooden exterior stairs and rusting riser
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I have exterior stair that lead up to the second floor in a triplex that I purchased. The stairs are to be redone by sanding them and repainting them. The steps are wooden and the risers are ...
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Hague 3500 RO system lost pressure about 2 months after I changed the filters
I was having issues with my RO filter a couple of months ago, changed all the filters, and that seemed to fix it. But then a couple days ago, we seem to have lost pressure in the kitchen spigot from ...
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How to find source of running water outside property
There’s a constant running water sound near the drain pipes on the outside of my property. I have turned the water off inside but the water flow continues outside. Any ideas what the problem is? Do I ...
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Hot Water Heater Clogged?
I’ve been having a problem with my electric 40gal AO Smith hot water heater. The unit is four years old and was working fine up until a few days ago. This all started when I turned the main water ...
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How to remove grout seal around a shower panel + difficulty replacing entire panel with another?
I currently have a shower panel installed in my bathroom (this one) that needs to be replaced as it's broken. I bought an almost identical model (this one which has the same hookups/plumbing according ...
