Troubleshooting Articles

The last Quick Tips article discussed common simple things to check for when your jetting equipment is experiencing low water pressure. This...

About 10 years ago, I went on a service call to unclog a main drain. The customer explained that her system was...

One of the most basic skills a plumber should have is repairing a tank-type water heater. So far I have covered initial troubleshooting...

One of the most basic skills a plumber should have is repairing a tank-type water heater. In the first two articles of this...

One of the most basic skills a plumber should have is repairing a tank-type water heater. In the first article I looked at...

One of the most basic skills a plumber should have is repairing a tank-type water heater. Older models of tank-type water heaters have...

A few manufacturers have come out with faucets that turn on/off when you touch the faucet. These faucets operate using a solenoid...

The term “sewage pump” is loosely used among plumbers. Even though there are different types of pumps that handle different types of...

Editor’s Note: Master plumber Anthony Pacilla will occasionally be writing “Now What?” features, where he sets up a scenario and uses his...

Diagnosing problems with a deep-water well can be difficult. Symptoms of a serious problem, like no water in the house, can be...

One of the recurring points that I have made during troubleshooting discussions is the importance of communication with the homeowner regarding proper...

I read a blog recently from a wastewater treatment plant operator that suggested homeowners do not need to worry about using household...

A solid relationship and good communication with a homeowner are vital to proper system operation and maintenance. Client relationships are important in...

A few years ago I was involved in a class where we visited several houses that had various media filters as a...