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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Split air conditioner's internal unit dripping water
The internal unit of this split air conditioner drips water from inside the air duct (see video below). Note that there are two more identical air conditioners in the same apartment and one larger one ...
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How to clean refrigerator water dispensing system when refrigerator water shutoff cannot be accessed?
I would like to clean the water dispensing system in my Bosch refrigerator. I found these guidelines suggesting that I locate the water tube going into the refrigerator and flush the system with ...
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Severity of the water damage
I recently purchased a 100 year old home. I discovered some water damage that was missed during the inspection. I've identified that the problem is that the gutters are clogged which caused a water ...
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Is it a bad idea to run a replacement water line under a water drainage pipe?
I just dug a massive moat in my yard which I intend to install a drainage pipe in to set up drainage for my house. My inlet water line is probably galvanized and very old. I would like to replace it. ...
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How I do replace this type of washer supply valve?
Do I just unscrew the valve and put the new one in, or do i have to remove that silver oval thing at the bottom? IF so? how to do I remove the plastic box?
Thanks for the help!
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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 ...
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How do you prevent 4x4 fence post from rotting on the bottom?
I have to replace 8-10 posts due to rot. Some of these are set in concrete, some are not.
I have read you should seal posts with tar or oil based sealant on the bottom before setting in concrete. I ...
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Is Pex an acceptable pipe material for extending copper lines? [duplicate]
We see that our plumber installed new plastic water lines to our existing copper water lines (please see picture; connection is near floor). 1. Is it ok to connect water lines that are of different ...
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How to fix steam-damage on cabinet
I set up a bottle sterilizer and tried to test it out, but it just exploded steam upwards. I quickly moved it out of the way but the damage was done. My cabinet now has two swollen/bubble spots. Not ...
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Water pump running for 30 minutes before stopping
Our water tank /well is losing water quite fast, much faster than usual. We switched off the water pump for 15 hrs to check if the tank was leaking but the level never moved. After turning the pump ...
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Outside Hose Pressure 3/4” to 1/2” Spigot
Will get far better water pressure if I install a 3/4” inch spigot on my 3/4” inch supply line that comes straight from the meter that is linked to my irrigation line.
It’s city water. The pressure is ...
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Water Shutoff during vacation
Water Shutoff
Please advise. I am going on a 2 week vacation and planning to turn off the water supply and gas water heater to pilot mode.
Could someone please tell me if I need to do anything other ...
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Replacing Main Water Shutoff Valve / Handle
Maybe uniquely, this is what my home's main water shutoff is like. It's the one with the red handle that is askew when completely open due to a pervious owner re-orienting the handle (yes, annoying). ...
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How do I fix my clogged sink with black flakes coming out?
My second floor sink in my bathroom is clogged and I have black flakes coming out every time I plunge it and the water doesn't go down. I don't know what to do to fix it. It's not happening anywhere ...
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Water Leak from Sink for 9 hours, anything further necessary? [duplicate]
After replacing a bathroom sink on 2nd floor around 8pm, we didn’t tighten one of the water lines all the way and didn’t realize it. Around 5AM the downstairs ceiling had a leak and the fire alarm ...
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Strange water leak on front porch – how to find the source?
A water leak has appeared on my front porch, right under the railing. See the pictures. As you can see in the pictures, only this one spot on the railing is dripping water—everything else in that area ...
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What’s the best way to fix this drainage hole?
I have this water outlet from down spout that opens up in my backyard. Because the water collects here and during rains it comes with good speed and causing a sinkhole here. I have filled the hole ...
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Power at pump house but won't run water pump
We lost water a few days ago and went and bought a new pump and everything after checking and making sure it wasn't anything more simple. We bought everything new including a new box. When we hooked ...
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How can I drain standing water from my crawl space?
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I own a 21-year-old manufactured home that I bought 4 years ago. It sits on a “permanent” foundation. There are poured concrete walls around the exterior and 40 piers supporting the rest of ...
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Need opinion on water infiltration in basement
Minor trace of water infiltration prompted me to open the wall in basement toilet. This is the state of the foundation behind that wall.
Anyone could provide any insights on the state of that ...
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Isn't it a little excessive for an RO system to take 24 hours to purge before its water is safe for consumption?
I have the Whirlpool WHAROS5 RO system. Its manual says I must let water drain for 24 hours to purge the system. This sounds a little excessive, and much precious water will be wasted this way. Do you ...
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Need advice for well water chlorine
I have a filtering system for my well since the water is high on sulfur (smell a lot). The system has chlorine that ‘’should’’ inject in the system.
The thing is that the nozzle gets clogged after few ...
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Chimney water leak
we have a damp issue around the chimney breast in our front bedroom. To try to resolve, we had a roofer come out and inspect. Without even getting up on the roof, he stated by looking from the ...
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RO Pressure Tank Not Filling
I just replaced a 22 gallon pressure tank at my work (it was waterlogged and would not empty when ball valve was opened). The new tank will not fill at all so the only water is what is stored in the ...
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Water valve type under sink
I’ve moved into another house and am unfamiliar with its type of pipe. My previous house had copper pipes.
What type of pipe and valve is this?
The valve doesn’t work anymore (closing it doesn’t fully ...
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Is this water damage in my attic?
New build townhouse, took a peek in the attic and noticed this weird streaking on the common wall. Almost looks like water damage but it’s uniform going horizontally and vertically along the joints. ...
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Can a water filter be mounted on the tank of a gravity fed system?
I live in a house with a gravity fed system. The tank in the loft feeds both the cold water and the boiler for the hot water.
I know there are water filters that are placed right before the faucet, ...
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Shower mixing valve leaking
I have a Hansgrohe Ecostat Pressure Balance Trim S valve that's leaking. The dripping is coming from the shower head -- about 1 drip a second. This problem started when we replaced our hot water ...
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Why would a home have two water softeners in series? [duplicate]
I am purchasing a house that runs on well water. The system has two water softeners (exact same units), each with a digital controller on it and one salt tank. I am familiar with the basic system--I ...
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Leaking water out of pipe in basement floor.Sewage water when using water upstairs?
Tonight I came downstairs and the stubbed pipe in my basement was leaking sewer water out . If we flush a toilet or use drains it leaks. My basement is stubbed with just pipes and vents.
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Whole House Water Filter System
I'd like to purchase a whole house water filtration system. The well water has a lot of iron (1000 parts per billion or ppb) and it has lead (1 ppb). I understand 1 ppb isn't bad at all, but I'd like ...
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Is it a problem if my back flow preventer pit is filling with water?
I bought his home in MN and moved in back in February. This is my first home and it was remodeled by a flipper. It’s now spring and has rained quite a bit the last few weeks. Last week, I discovered ...
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Refrigerator water filter change
Water into the house goes through:
whole house water filter
water softner
RO system
then to the refrigerator.
Is there a need to replace the refrigerator water filter when unit indicates to?
Thanks.
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How much water do I need to drain after I replace Whirlpool RO Membrane and Filters?
How much water do I need to drain after I replace my Whirlpool RO system cartridges? Do I need to drain the entire tank before I swap out the cartridges? There doesn't seem to have instructions on ...
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Inside house water pressure drops when sprinkler is on
We have a well which is supplying water to the house and sprinkler system. Before water enters the house, there is a water softener. The sprinkler system does not use treated water, so it is not ...
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Where are thermostats located on dual element Theem electric water heaters?
We have a dual element Rheem electric water heater. We can locate only 1 thermostat, where is the other? The hot water is NOT HOT!