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The water heater in question was installed properly and has been in use for about two years. It makes a clanking noise when the water is turned on and when the commodes are flushed. This happens anywhere in the house. What could be the problem?
These sounds like there are loose pipes clanging when the water is turned on or off. This is commonly called “water hammer”. Sometimes if the air chamber is blocked or missing this can also cause the condition. If this just … Continue reading
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Tagged absorber, Auto, commodes, condition, Draft, problem, shock absorber, use, water, water flow, water hammer, water heater
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The other day when I was going into my attic the stairway seems to be loose and almost seems unsafe. Is there anything I should do to make it safer?
The bolts and screws on these folding stairways tend to work loose over the years. It is important to check and tighten them periodically. These stairways can become very dangerous is not maintained. I had one fall out of the … Continue reading
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Tagged anything, bolts and screws, ceiling, condition, fall, stairway, stairways
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