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Knocking Sound
When a house is constructed the plumbing pipes areor should be strapped down ... in the drain the other night we heard it and the pump wasnt onso who knows ...
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- We had this problem in Cincinnati, it's called hammer lock. It's caused by air in the pipes. To fix it, turn off the water at the main valve into the house. Turn on...
- It is from your plumbing. Metal deposits form inside galvanized lines, that you cannot see. Do you know if you have copper plumbing or galvanized? Some lines might ha...
- Hi J., this brought a smile to my face. I think its called "hammer head" and yes you might have to have a plumber come out and clean out your sink pipes. We had the...
Smelly Sink
I think something may be trapped below the drain opening. ... might have the plumbers check the lateral line or septic for you, or just call them for ...
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- pour baking soda in and let sit over night, alot of baking soda, like the whole small box, one box on each side. in the morning follow with lots of vinegar to make the...
- Sol U Mel will get the "stink" out, plus clean it. And it doesn't contain any harsh chemicals or toxins!! Good luck!! T.
- Sol-U-Mel, is toxin free and will clean and remove the stain. If you don't have any and would like to learn how you can get some just email me. This stuff is amazing...
How to Clean Problem Stainless Steel Sink!
Jul 28, 2009 ... Most people have it under their sinks for emergencies with the plumbing. ... We had a blocked drain and put the Draino in and it has never ...
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- BarKeepers Friend (BKF in a gold can) or Cameo (in a white plastic shaker bottle) should clean it up well. Cameo is specifically for stainless steel. BKF is like m...
- I know this may sound odd but use Gel Draino. Most people have it under their sinks for emergencies with the plumbing. I found out quite by accident that it is an ins...
- Hi S., I used to clean an office for a graphics company and they put just everything in that sink. All the cleaners mentioned will work well and should be used fir...
Strong Odor and Can't Figure It Out!!!
Apr 16, 2009 ... All plumbing has vent pipes that go to the roof to release the odors. ... My shower drain sometimes smells if I don't pour bleach down it ...
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- You can call my office COrnerstone Chem-Dry and ask to speak to Randy -- tell them E. told you to only speak to him and he may be able to help you! ###-###-#### ...
- I think its possible that it could be a dead critter. I had one in my house and it took 3-4 months to get rid of the smell. It was in a spot where we could not get t...
- I too think it has something to do with the bathroom. My shower drain sometimes smells if I don't pour bleach down it every so often. I would looking to checking the...
Need Help with Odor in Garbage Disposal
I was having a problem with mine, it was backed up but the plumber told me to pour bleach down the disposal every once in ... Stinky Kitchen Sink Drain ...
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- I was having a problem with mine, it was backed up but the plumber told me to pour bleach down the disposal every once in awhile to help keep it cleared out and sanati...
- I run my garbage disposal and pour pine sol or lysol in it instead of water. And then run cold water for a few minutes. It really helps. Also Wal-Mart has these things...
- I find that a throwing a chunk of fresh lemon through the disposal works wonders.
Private Septic Advice
Sep 25, 2009 ... httphomehowstuffworkscomhomeimprovementplumbings The general rule is ... having to clean a nasty drain filled with small pieces of food ...
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- HEllo, I bought a house a year ago with a septic system and was also unfamiliar with it. What I have learned is when you have the house inspected make sure it passe...
- Private septic is just a tank that your waste flows into. Instead of public sewer which is a pipe that everyones flows into and goes to a treament plant. A septic tan...
- HI I'm a realtor in Maine and a septic tends to be more common here than public sewer. leach field is the rainage "field" for the liquid waste and 1250 gallon is the s...
Getting Rid of Hard Water Rings in Toilets
drain the water out of your toilet (turn off water and flush). heat ... I had the same problem with my toilets and had the plumbing company come out that ...
Moisture on Our Windows, Inside the House
Buy a dehumidifier (and get ready to drain/empty it daily) ... If you have a crawl space, check if there are any plumbing leaks in your crawlspace. ...
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- Yes--I have experienced exactly the same thing. It was the top floor of an apartment building in Seattle (Ballard) that had two culprits: 1. electric heat and 2. alum...
- Are the windows aluminum or vinyl? With vinyl windows you shouldn't have this problem. Good luck!
- Hi E., If you have a crawl space, check if there are any plumbing leaks in your crawlspace. We had this happen and the first sign of it was major condensation on th...
How to unclog a drain?
Asked by E.S. from Los Angeles
on March 19, 2009
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The water in our bathroom sink drains sooooo slow. What is the BEST liquid to use to help unclog the drain?
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- Hi E. Use pure Clorox. It is better to do it when it can sit in the pipes awhile like before bed time or before you leave for the day.
- A friend once told me to use baking soda and vinegar. It works great and it is not toxic. Put the baking soda in first and then pour some vinegar on top. It is chea...
- Extra Strength Drano is good but there is GUNK in the trap of the pipe, the elbow part. You may need to snake it out. Have fun I just dealt with the same thing
Slow Drain-- Any Suggestions to Dump in the Drain?
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on November 21, 2008
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Our bathtub is draining painfully slow and I want to get something that I can pour down the drain to dissolve the soap residue and hair that is probably clogging the d...
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- I actually bought a device at safeway for about $3 about 2 weeks ago that is a long piece of plastic with little ridges on the sides that you just stick down the drain...
- There is a product called Earth Enzymes that you can buy at any health food stores. It is similar to Liquid Plumber in what it does, but it is all "chemically safe". ...
- Hi M., There's also this handly little tool, I don't think it has a name, but you can get it at Walmart/Target. Its a long white piece of plastic with little prong...
