Quick Answer: A garbage disposal that hums but does not spin is jammed. The motor is receiving power (hence the hum) but something is preventing the grinding plate from rotating. In most cases, the jam can be cleared by turning the flywheel manually with an Allen...

Quick Answer: When water rises in your shower after flushing the toilet, it almost always means there is a blockage in the shared drain line or main sewer lateral that connects both fixtures to the city sewer. The toilet flush pushes water into the clogged section,...

The holidays bring family, food, and a level of plumbing demand that most Glendale homes experience exactly once a year. More people in the house means more showers, more toilet flushes, more dishes, and more food going down the kitchen drain than your plumbing...

Quick Answer: To change the flush valve on a toilet easily, shut off the stop valve / shutoff valve, flush and drain the toilet tank, disconnect the braided connector / supply line at the inlet fitting, and remove the toilet tank from the toilet bowl if needed. Then...

Quick Answer: To fix a faucet handle that leaks without replacing the faucet, shut off the shut-off valves (hot and cold supply lines) under the sink, remove the decorative cap / decorative cover / decorative button, loosen the top screw/retaining screw, and lift the...

Quick Answer: Drain pipes usually gurgle because trapped air is forced through water because something is restricting flow most often a partial clog, a blocked vent pipe, or a blocked sewer line. When water moves through a restricted drain line, it pulls air behind...

Quick Answer: To get hair out of the drain without damaging pipes, remove the drain cover or drain stopper, pull hair with a hair removal tool (or drain snake), then flush with hot water and a safe cleaner. Avoid harsh chemical drain cleaner products and aggressive...

Quick Answer: A collapsed sewer pipe blocks wastewater flow, causing multi-drain clogs, sewage backups from the lowest drains first, foul odors, gurgling sounds, and slow drainage throughout your home. Outside, you may notice soggy lawn areas, sinkholes, or unusually...

Quick Answer: The fastest way to recognize signs of burst pipes in your yard is to look for soggy spots, standing water or puddles, unusually green patches of grass, and spongy soil then confirm with a water meter test for a leak indicator. Inside the home, a sudden...

Quick Answer: Why tankless water heaters leak usually comes down to loose plumbing fittings, failing seals and gaskets, scale from hard water, a dripping pressure relief valve, or condensation that looks like a leak. Start by shutting off power and water, then check...