Use this guide below to find the age of your Whirlpool Water Heater. For additional questions, comment below. Related Article: Water Heater Lifespan Whirlpool Water Heater Age The age of the water heater can be…
Aaron ShishillaMay 24, 2021
A water hammer could be a startling event and cause damage to your home if a pipe were to burst. However, it can be a relatively easy repair depending on your circumstances. Let's dive into…
Aaron ShishillaJanuary 19, 2021
If you have heard of the term "pinhole leak", this is often referred to as the pinhole leaks that can occur in copper pipes. Pinhole leaks occur when the water corrodes through the copper pipe…
Aaron ShishillaNovember 24, 2020
While it may seem like installing a dishwasher is fairly simple, and not much cannot go wrong, this is farthest from the truth. All too often do our home inspectors report on dishwasher drain defects.…
Aaron ShishillaNovember 13, 2020
A water pressure regulator also named a pressure-reducing valve (PRV), is a type of plumbing valve that regulates pressure as water passes through the valve. This valve is frequently installed right after the main water…
Aaron ShishillaNovember 9, 2020
Orangeburg pipes were first used in the late 1860's and were originally manufactured in Orangeburg, NY, hence the name. These pipes were a lower cost option to metal drain lines since instead of metal, orangeburg…
Aaron ShishillaOctober 12, 2020
You may have heard about the "S" trap drain line or its cousin, the P Trap. But why is the S trap illegal? The "S" trap is prohibited under the Uniform Plumbing Code throughout the…
Aaron ShishillaAugust 14, 2020
To caulk, or not to caulk, that is the question... Should we caulk around the toilet base? BUT! ...Before we jump into it, I am behind Reuben Saltzman, from Structure Tech Home Inspections that the…
Aaron ShishillaAugust 12, 2020
A sediment trap, also called drip legs, dirt traps, or drip tees, are those little pipes that go down to no where. They are required to be installed at all gas appliances. But what exactly…
Aaron ShishillaAugust 11, 2020
