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HOW TO REMOVE SINK DRAIN CLOG WITH A SINK PLUNGER
To remove a sink
drain clog with a sink plunger it works best if there is actually water in the sink, however prior to filling the sink remove
the plug so that the plunger can sit tightly over the sink drain. Also, cover the overflow drain hole with either duct tape or a rag.
Next
fill the sink with water to the point that the top of the sink plunger is fully submersed in the water.
Now place the sink plunger
over the sink drain and then rapidly push the sink plunger several times while maintaining a tight seal around the sink drain.
If after
repeated plunging attempts the sink still fails to unclog, then try a drain auger or disassemble the P-Trap underneath the sink to
remove the clog. If the clog is further back in the drain system, you may need to call iPlumber(478-361-2176)
HOW TO FIX
A RUNNING TOILET
First turn water off at the toilet tank inlet valve and flush the toilet to remove the water from the toilet tank.
Then
check to make sure the toilet flush lever and chain assembly from the flush handle lever to the toilet flapper is connected and not
hindered in anyway. Also wipe around the toilet tank valve seat with a rag to wipe off any mineral build up.
Turn the water back on
and see if your running toilet problem has been resolved. If the problem persists, again turn off the water to the toilet and flush
the tank. Next, remove the old toilet flapper. You can actually do this with just your hands. Take the old toilet flapper. to a plumbing
supply house.
Then simply put on the replacement toilet flapper, turn the water back on and your running toilet problem should be solved.
This is a simple plumbing project and it is inexpensive to do. If for any reason the toilet still runs just call iPlumber.
HOW
TO REMOVE BATHTUB DRAIN CLOG WITH A SINK PLUNGER OR TOILET PLUNGER
To remove a bathtub drain clog with a sink plunger it works best
if their is water actually in the shower-bathtub unit, however prior to filling the bathtub drain plug so that the plunger can sit
tightly over the bathtub drain. Also, cover the shower-bathtub overflow drain hole with either duct tape or a rag.
Next fill the bathtub
with water to the point that the top of the plunger cup will be submersed in water. Alternatively you can use toilet plunger by folding
the flange portion up into the top portion of the plunger.
Now place the plunger over the bathtub drain and then rapidly push the plunger
several times while maintaining a tight seal around the bathtub drain.
If after repeated plunging attempts the bathtub drain still
fails to unclog then try a drain auger. If the auger fails then call iPlumber.
HOW TO FIX A LEAKY OUTDOOR FAUCET
First check
to see if it is leaking directly out the spout itself. if the leak is occurring from the faucet spout,even after you have confirmed
the handle is fully turned to the closed position,then chances are there is a failed washer sitting back behind the faucet handle.
To replace the washer, first turn the water off to the outdoor faucet.
Next, turn the outdoor faucet to the full on position to relieve
any pressure in it and to allow the water to fully drain from the faucet. Now using a screwdriver remove the screw that holds the
handle onto the faucet.
With the screw removed, pull the handle off. After removing the faucet handle, use a wrench to remove the faucet
nut that sits back behind the handle.
Typically it is the washer that sits behind the faucet nut ( sillcock nut ) that fails. Remove
it with your fingers or a small screwdriver and examine it for for damage or wear. If you see either, replace the washer. Also, make
sure the internal faucet (sillcock) is free from dirt and grime. If there is grime in it, flush it out with water.
Once you have replaced
the washer and the internal faucet area is free from any grit, reattach the faucet nut cap, the handle, and the screw that holds the
handle onto the faucet. If it continues to leak call iPlumber.