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Showerheads – Weak or changing water pressure usually points to a mineral buildup in the showerhead. Clean the outlet holes with a pin or unscrew the faceplate and soak it overnight in vinegar. Scrub it clean before replacing it on the showerhead.
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Cost-Saving Plumbing Tips Even Non-Plumbers Can UseShowerheads – Weak or changing water pressure usually points to a mineral buildup in the showerhead. Clean the outlet holes with a pin or unscrew the faceplate and soak it overnight in vinegar. Scrub it clean before replacing it on the showerhead. |
Preventing Costly Water LeaksThe Manmade Kind: Many homeowners worry about water damage from heavy rainstorms, yet few ever think about potential trouble spots in their own plumbing. |
The Price You Pay For Neglecting Washing Machine HosesWashing machine hoses - those python-like "creatures" that attach your washer to your water source - are one of the most neglected and potentially damaging maintenance monsters in your home. |
Lower Your Hot Water Bills!Install aerators in faucets and low-flow shower heads that may reduce your hot water consumption by half. Repair leaky faucets and shower heads. |
Why Buy an Energy Efficient Water Heater?Water heating is typically the third largest energy expense in your home (after space heating and cooling). It typically accounts for about 14% of your utility bill. |
Top Tips to Ensure Optimal Water Heater FunctionRepair leaky faucets promptly; a leaky faucet wastes gallons of water in a short period. Insulate your electric hot-water storage tank and pipes, but be careful not to cover the thermostat. |
What's New In Water Heaters?Point-of-use water heaters: Point-of-use water heaters are also known as "tankless" heaters because they have no (or only a tiny) storage tank. |
Funny Tasting Water: Does Your Water Taste Like Dirty Socks?Even though Americans enjoy one of the best drinking water supplies in the world, water that meets all EPA standards can still have problems you and your family find objectionable. |
Preventing Clogged DrainsPreventing Kitchen Drain Clogs - A clogged drain can be so frustrating; and, of course, it happens more often than we care to think about! Usually, kitchen sink drains clog because of a build-up of grease. |
Big Roots, Big Problems: Preventing Pipe DamageTree roots will travel long distances to find water, especially when drought conditions persist. |
