Q: Why do my pipes bang when I shut off the water? A: You’re hearing water hammer — a pressure surge that happens when ...

Some things in life are worth learning before it’s too late—like the locations of your water shutoff valve and your gas shutoff valve. “One of the first things I show homeowners during a plumbing ...

If winter hits your plumbing system hard, whether it is a burst or frozen pipes, Ohio state president of the Plumbing, Heating and cooling Contractors Association said you need to know how to turn off ...

Q: Dear Ed, I love your new "House Call" book and it has given me the confidence to try my hand at changing my bathroom faucet. You say that preparation and good judgment are always the key to keeping ...

Dear Readers: Mr. HandyPerson frequently gets letters about plumbing problems. Often an additional part of the problem is a balky or frozen water shut-off valve (sometimes called a stop valve or an ...

Some homes also have a valve on the hot water side of the water heater - these aren't required, but they're also not a problem. They just make it a little easier to service the water heater. I've ...

ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Californians have seen their share of home insurance rate increases, but Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, a plumbing and HVAC company serving residential and ...

When you move into a new home, the last thing you expect are problems of any type. But problems do rear their ugly heads over time, and some of the most troublesome seem to involve plumbing. Your ...