by Your DFW Home Inspectors | Jan 28, 2021 | Blogs
Is your toilet clogged if so more than likely it just needs to be plunged? If it appears that overflowing is imminent take the lid off of the tank and push the flapper down. This will stop water from entering the bowl when plunging the toilet. There are certain...
by Your DFW Home Inspectors | Jan 28, 2021 | Blogs
If you have a leaky showerhead or just looking to update your bathroom replacing a fixed mounted shower head with a handheld showerhead is a relatively easy process. You will need a crescent wrench towel plumber’s tape and a new shower head kit in order...
by Your DFW Home Inspectors | Jan 28, 2021 | Blogs
Unclogging a drain is a part of your house maintenance. If your kitchen or bathroom sink is slow to drain you may need to unclog drain at the u-shaped pipe under the sink called the p-trap as well as remove the plunger. To properly clean out the drain the tools...
by Your DFW Home Inspectors | Jan 28, 2021 | Blogs
Do you have a non-functioning garbage disposal? Sometimes food can get caught in the unit and cause the motor to overheat and then lock. But before you call a plumber or replace your disposal, try this quick maintenance tip. First make sure the disposal switch is off...
by Your DFW Home Inspectors | Jan 28, 2021 | Blogs
Do you have hard water deposits on your faucets and showerheads? To take care of this simply soak the faucet or showerhead in vinegar overnight. This will remove any grime and leave your fixtures looking bright and shiny. If you have a hard time removing a shower head...
by Your DFW Home Inspectors | Jan 28, 2021 | Blogs
We know that you would like to extend the life of your water heater. One way to accomplish this is to flush your water heater every six months. To properly flush a water heater first connect a garden hose to the drain down valve. Run this hose to a nearby drain or...
