After performing more than 10,000 home inspections, I’ve come to the realization that two of the most important contractors in the home are an electrician and a plumber. The problems I generally see ...

Before this article even begins, a little Plumbing 101 will probably be necessary. The P-trap is that P-shaped curl in the drain below the sink (and other plumbing fixtures) that acts as a water door ...

Q: Last week, my home was inspected for the buyer. When my agent gave me the buyer’s request for repairs, one thing took me by surprise. I have lived in this home for over 20 years and never had a ...

Some bathroom and kitchen sinks have “S” traps like this one that drain into the floor. It’s important that sewer gas doesn’t get trapped in them. Proper venting of drain lines ensures that a small ...

You read the headline correctly. We’re discussing the T-trap not the P-trap. First, a little Plumbing 101. The P-trap is that P-shaped curl in the drain below the sink (and other plumbing fixtures) ...

V-traps are designed to make P-traps obsolete. The unique valve design of the V-traps makes them virtually trouble free. They are self-priming; you never have to add water to make them work. A ...

Q: Several of the drains in my house are backed up. I have tried plunging the toilet and clearing the drain trap in the sink, but I can’t get it to drain. My neighbor has a cable drain machine with ...

The Drain-Plus condensate trap is specifically designed for HVAC draw-through (negative pressure) systems. The trap is installed at the end of the condensate lines on the main line and auxiliary ...