How To Frost-Proof Your Plumbing
Prevent frozen pipes The thermal envelope – the sometimes-murky boundary that divides heated from unheated spaces – is the area in and around your home that is generally responsible for unprotected pipes to freeze. Â Inside spaces that may be outside the thermal envelope include crawl spaces, attics, garages, basements, and three-season rooms. Â Pipes that may […]
Are Your Kids Drinking Lead from the Garden Hose?
Drinking water safety Most garden hoses are made of one of three different materials (or a combination of two): rubber, PVC (polyvinyl chloride), or polyurethane. The material least likely to be drinking water safe is PVC as most vinyls use lead (among other metals) and plasticizers containing phthalates in their production. Healthystuff.org recommends PVC-free hoses, and your Littleton plumbing specialists agree with […]
How to Stop Packing Nut Drips
Leaky faucet repair techniques If replacing the washer doesn’t stop a leak in your faucet, it may be leaking from around the packing nut. Â The packing nut is right beneath the handle of the faucet. Â If you turn the faucet handle so that water comes out of the faucet, the leakage around the packing nut […]
Some Facts About Your Toilet
Removing a Toilet Easy as One, Two, Three Removing a toilet isn’t one of the daintiest parts of a plumbing job, it’s pretty simple. Just make sure to have plenty of towels and rags on hand to clean up water spills, and a helper to remove and dispose of the old toilet. (Even when separated […]
Get Your Boiler Ready for Cold Weather
Summer maintenance boiler tips Get Ready! The time is fast approaching when you will need to have your boilers back on-line. Yes, winter is coming and so are the demands placed upon your boilers. Â The most referred plumbing contractor in Littleton says, to make sure you are operating safely and at peak efficiency. Â Open your […]
5 Simple Tips For A Common Plumbing Issue
Common plumbing issues Residential plumbers get many emergency calls about slow moving drains and sometimes the sink strainer is completely worn out and needs to be replaced. According to the plumbing of Littleton experts, anyone can install kitchen sink strainers, either before or after the sink is installed. Installing them first will prove somewhat easier […]
Cleaning a Dishwasher Inlet Screen
Aerator screens If your dishwasher takes forever to fill, a clogged inlet screen restricting the water flow might be the culprit. Open the lower access door at the bottom of the dishwasher and locate the inlet valve solenoid, typically on the bottom left. In some cases you may have to pull the dishwasher out and […]
Understanding Push/Pull Single-Handle Shower Faucets
Shower diverter valve Most single-handle shower faucets simply turn water on and off; a pull-up diverter valve on the spout determines whether water goes up or down. Â Some models, however, have a diverter built into the handle. You may be able to find repair parts in a kit for a specific faucet. Â If not, standard […]
Clear A Stopped Up Toilet
Clogged toilets Early model 1.6 gpm (gallons per minute) toilets may need to be replaced, according to the most referred Littleton plumber. Old toilets sometimes stop up because the waterway was made with a very rough unfinished porcelain. This roughness, according to research, grabs at the toilet paper, slowing the flush. According to your local Littleton […]
Keep Your Kids Drinking Water
Kids need water Water lubricates the joints, cools the system, and makes muscles work efficiently and organs function properly. It’s the main fluid in blood, aiding the passage of nutrients throughout the body. Doctors have found that if you get your kids to drink more water it reduces the chance for constipation. If a child […]