Tips to prevent frozen pipes from bursting — and how to clean up water if they do
Use a hairdryer or heat lamp to safely thaw indoor frozen pipes. Let a slight drip of water run through indoor faucets until ...
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Water Heater Leaking from Drain Valve? Here’s What to Do
A leaking water heater drain valve promotes mold and can even potential cause a flood. The most effective fix is usually to ...
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Sponsor spotlight: Common water heater issues and how to address them
Having a troublesome water heater can disrupt your day-to-day activities. Whether you’re dealing with lukewarm showers or no ...
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Can I use a blow torch? Tips to prevent and fix frozen pipes during another Ontario cold spell and when you should call a plumber
Apply heat to the suspected frozen pipe by warming the air around it or applying heat directly to the pipe. Use an electric ...
In the battle of me vs. the water heater, I barely escaped
I was at the bottom of my basement steps, bear-hugging a 5-foot-tall, 65-gallon water heater. My brother was at the top, ...
Expect pipes to burst as weather warms, says Calgary-based plumbing company
A local plumbing company says it anticipates responding to more burst pipes as Calgary warms up following weeks of frigid ...
Expert urges Arkansas residents to leave pipes dripping ahead of wintry weather
In cold temperatures, pipes can freeze and burst causing thousands of dollars of water damage to homes or apartments.
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Oxfordshire food van had ‘raw meat and leaking pipe’
A leaking pipe, a cross-contamination risk and incorrectly stored raw meat were all found during a hygiene inspection at an Oxfordshire food van. The Brunch Box, a takeaway van on Abingdon’s ...
Las Vegas updates community on water pressure woes
Las Vegas city officials say repairs to its water system will take place over the next few days to restore water pressure to the area. The city was able to identify the source of the leak that has ...