On top of your water heater is a pressure relief valve. This valve is typically attached to either a pipe that routes down to the ground or it is attached to a smaller pressure relief tank. If water keeps passing through the valve and leaking into the pipe or tank, then you have a pressure issue. The cause needs to be found and fixed before the water heater fails or bursts.
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If your air conditioning unit is not cooling your home like it usually does, there are many things that can cause this to happen. Keep reading to learn of three possible reasons so you can get your air conditioning unit cooling properly.
Problems With The Thermostat
Start out by inspecting your thermostat. First, make sure it is on the cool setting and it is set at the correct temperature. If the thermostat is turned off and will not turn back on, it is time to replace it.
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Your furnace relies on various sensors just like your vehicle, but it's often more than a minor inconvenience when one fails. Your furnace's sensors help it to operate safely and reliably, so a failed sensor will typically cause your furnace to stop working altogether. Fortunately, furnace sensor failures do have one thing in common with their automotive counterparts: they're usually relatively inexpensive to repair. If your furnace has stopped functioning or it's behaving erratically, it may be due to one of these three sensors.
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A concrete septic tank is durable and can last for several years without the need for many repairs. One problem that might develop with the tank is when one of the baffles goes bad. Here's a look at the purpose of septic tank baffles, signs a baffle could be bad, and what a septic tank repair company might do about the problem.
Why Your Septic Tank Has Baffles
The purpose of a baffle in a septic tank is to keep solids from getting in the drainfield where they could cause expensive damage.
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Backed up sewer lines and clogged house drains aren't just inconvenient—they can also lead to major damages in and around your home. Hydro jetting provides one way to help avoid drain issues.
When Is Hydro Jetting Necessary?
When a drain backs up, most people first try to clear it themselves with a plunger or drain cleaner. When this fails, the plumber is called in to use an auger to snake out the drain.
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