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 ...
