Why does a dishwasher have to drain through the sink plumbing?

• <div><p>Any drain in your house requires a water trap to prevent sewer gases from entering the home. Dishwashers don’t have an internal water trap, so they must use an external P trap. The most convenient P trap for the dishwasher is already in the plumbing under your sink.</p></div>

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Q: What’s the difference between a shower valve and a shower cartridge?

• <div><p>While you may hear people using the terms shower valve and cartridge interchangeably, they&rsquo;re two different things. It can get confusing because the shower cartridge is a component inside the shower valve. The cartridge helps manage the temperature by balancing the mix of hot and cold water.</p><p>The signs of a failing valve and cartridge are similar, but if you&rsquo;re having problems with water temperatures, you&rsquo;ll likely need to replace the entire valve.</p></div>

Q: How often should I flush a water heater?

• <div><p>You should flush a water heater at least once a year. Just how often you flush your water heater will depend on the water hardness level in your area. Some regions are better off flushing water heaters every six months or even more often if there are high concentrations of calcium in the tap water. If you frequently use your water heater, then you&rsquo;ll also need to factor in more frequent flushes compared to a water heater that isn&rsquo;t used as often. </p></div>

Q: Will water still work if pipes burst?

• <div><p>A pipe burst will cause a portion of the water flowing into your home to escape through the damaged area, but some water is still likely to flow to your plumbing fixtures. If you&rsquo;re noticing reduced water pressure or the slow flow of water from your sinks, you might have a burst pipe on your hands, especially if the weather is particularly cold outside. When in doubt, call in a plumber to inspect your system and check for leaks. </p></div>

Q: What is a biodegradable drain cleaner?

• <div><p>Biodegradable drain cleaners use naturally derived ingredients that bacteria and other microbes can break down without being harmed. As a result, these ingredients are usually gentler on your fixtures and can be less harmful to the environment. Unlike traditional cleaners, DIY biodegradable cleaners use common household ingredients to clear your drainpipes, making the process safer for you.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2023
Great staff! Very knowledgeable and professional. Excellent service in the showroom. We canâ t wait for the install!
Earth Sense Energy Systems, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2023
Had gutters installed. Also, had basement window wells redone and basement foundation mortar work. Both crews were easy to work with and did nice jobs.
ABT Foundation Solutions Inc
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Reviewed in November 2016
Installer was exceptionally prompt, courteous, skilled, and professional. Highly recommended.
Advanced Garage Doors LLC
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Reviewed in July 2015
Excellent work. Very responsive and easy to work with. Did extra work in garage with piping leading to outside faucet, as requested by owner. A pleasure to work with.
Royal Palm Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2014
Well done in every respect. There were two options available to deal with the plugged drain . One would have involved a power driven procedure which Paul avoided using by persisting with a manual approach although this required considerable and prolonged effort. He explained that ...
Chuck's Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2014
Plumber showed up on time and was friendly. Had plumber increase waste pipe size to 2" and while they were here, had them replace two shower cartridges. Best service in town.
Powell Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2013
They had to do some adjustments to make the unit fit and work well. The previous installation was not done well. They adapted to the available structure well.
D'S Doors
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Reviewed in July 2012
We had problems with the sprinkler system from the beginning. The programming of the system did not work. The sprinklers would run for all the areas and then re-start again. It would start again at random times not indicated in the programming. L K was contacted and came out twice to check the...
L K ENTERPRISES INC
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Reviewed in June 2012
It happens to deal with the plumbing but instead of going to the city solar system, this is the perceptic system where you have your own holding tank in your backyard. They got the work done. We had sewage coming out from the poor drain
Huski Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2010
I requested a plumber call because my tub was no longer draining and I was standing in 2" of water after a 5 minute shower. Plumber was scheduled between 12 and 2 on a Friday. I took the afternoon off for the call. He arrived at 11:51 and took off the plate cover and worked his plumbing...
Vince Ingrilli & Sons Plumbing Co Inc
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Drain Pipe Installation questions, answered by experts

While you may hear people using the terms shower valve and cartridge interchangeably, they’re two different things. It can get confusing because the shower cartridge is a component inside the shower valve. The cartridge helps manage the temperature by balancing the mix of hot and cold water.

The signs of a failing valve and cartridge are similar, but if you’re having problems with water temperatures, you’ll likely need to replace the entire valve.

You should flush a water heater at least once a year. Just how often you flush your water heater will depend on the water hardness level in your area. Some regions are better off flushing water heaters every six months or even more often if there are high concentrations of calcium in the tap water. If you frequently use your water heater, then you’ll also need to factor in more frequent flushes compared to a water heater that isn’t used as often.

Any drain in your house requires a water trap to prevent sewer gases from entering the home. Dishwashers don’t have an internal water trap, so they must use an external P trap. The most convenient P trap for the dishwasher is already in the plumbing under your sink.

A pipe burst will cause a portion of the water flowing into your home to escape through the damaged area, but some water is still likely to flow to your plumbing fixtures. If you’re noticing reduced water pressure or the slow flow of water from your sinks, you might have a burst pipe on your hands, especially if the weather is particularly cold outside. When in doubt, call in a plumber to inspect your system and check for leaks.

Biodegradable drain cleaners use naturally derived ingredients that bacteria and other microbes can break down without being harmed. As a result, these ingredients are usually gentler on your fixtures and can be less harmful to the environment. Unlike traditional cleaners, DIY biodegradable cleaners use common household ingredients to clear your drainpipes, making the process safer for you.

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