Category: Plumbing Maintenance Advice & Services

How to Fix a Broken Drain Trap

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Sometimes the problem is simply that the slip nuts holding the drain trap assembly to the drain and the drainpipe have loosened. Tightening them may solve the problem. But if the metal has corroded through, if the slip-nut threads are damaged, or if other damage has occurred, the only solution is replacement. Drain trap assemblies

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Charlotte Plumber Advice: Drain Trap Q&A

What is a drain trap? The purpose of a drain trap is to constantly maintain water in the pipe to keep the sewer gas smells from evading the drain. Where are drain traps located? There is a trap located at every drain because the drains are connected to drainage systems, which can lead to an

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Charlotte Plumber DIY Series: How to Fix a Broken Dishwasher - Part II

How to Fix a Broken Dishwasher Repairing a dishwasher yourself is not challenging and can save you money too. Here are some parts of the dishwasher that could be the source of your problem.  This DIY project has been broken down into two articles since there are so many possibilities. Be sure to check out

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Charlotte Plumber DIY Series: How to Replace a Toilet

Learn How to Replace a Toilet Got a broken toilet? Never fear! We will gladly teach you how to replace a toilet. It's easier than you might think! Step 1: Put down rags and newspaper Before you get started, you will need newspapers and/or old towels to set the toilet on once you remove it

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Charlotte Plumber DIY Series: How to Replace a Shower Head

How to Replace a Shower Head Here are the tools you'll need to change your shower head: New Shower Head Adjustable Wrench (we use an 8-inch) Teflon Tape (also called Plumber's Tape) Now here are some quick and easy steps to change your own shower head! Step one: Choose your new shower head Now that

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