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Plumbing Repair Tips

Save time and money with these helpful plumbing maintenance and repair pointers.

How to Unjam a Garbage Disposal

There are a few important steps to safely unjam the disposer. Many times, this can be done in a few minutes without special tools - saving you both time and money. Watch one of our expert plumbers guide you through this process.

HOW TO SWAP A SHOWER HEAD

Time for a new shower head? Maybe you already installed a new one, and the flow isn't very good? Watch an expert Legacy Plumber demonstrate how you can change out the shower head yourself and learn what a shower head flow restrictor does.

How to Clean A Clogged Aerator

Low flow on your faucet? The aerator screen may be clogged. This little screen is responsible for making the faucet produce a soft, clean water stream... until it gets clogged with debris or calcium buildup. Here's how to remove and clean the aerator yourself.

How To Shut Off the Water

Every homeowner should know how to shut off the water to their house in the event of an emergency. If the main valve is difficult to locate or does not work, you may have to shut the water off at the meter. Here's how it's done!

How to Replace a Toilet Flapper

Does your toilet constantly run? It may be a bad flapper seal inside the tank. Watch this video for more information about flapper replacement and how you may be able to take care of this yourself!

How to Light a Water Heater

If your gas water heater has stopped producing hot water and it is relatively new, there is the possibility that the pilot light has gone out. Learn from a master plumber how to safely light the pilot for yourself!

Water / Sewer Static Test

If you think that you have a leak on a water or sewer line underneath the slab, the definitive way to find out is to have a water and sewer static test performed. Watch one of our slab leak specialists explain the process.

Gas Water Heater Venting

If you have a gas water heater, then it is important to make sure it is venting properly. If not, dangerous carbon monoxide gasses can escape into the living space. Learn more about how to make sure the venting is safe.

Shutting Off Your Water Meter

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Replacing Your Shower Head

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Cleaning a Clogged Aerator

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Unjamming Your Garbage Disposal

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Venting Your Gas Water Heater Properly

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Replacing Your Toilet Flapper

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Lighting a Gas Water Heater

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Water and Sewer Static Testing

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