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Dishwashers work hard to remove the bits of food that get stuck to your dishes. Sometimes these bits of food can become lodged in the filters and pipes that carry waste water out of the dishwasher and into the sewer. When this happens, your dishwasher might stop draining. Fortunately, many homeowners can fix this problem on their own without calling a plumber. Check the Sink for a Clog The dishwasher drains into the same line that drains the sink, so if the sink is clogged, this can also prevent the dishwasher from draining. Run the water through your sink and […]
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Clogged drains can slow down your day, make showering and washing dishes difficult and can even be embarrassing when you have company. Preventing clogged drains is important for any homeowner who wants to protect their investment and their property. What causes clogged drains? Clogged drains can be caused by a variety of different problems. Before you can fix your home’s clogged drains, you must first understand what causes drains to become clogged. Some of the worst clogged drains are caused by: Fats and oils: Fats and oils congeal in the drains, causing backups and clogged sewer lines. In extreme cases, fats […]
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When the kitchen sink gets clogged, many homeowners reach for the chemical drain cleaner. At Terry’s Plumbing, we encourage our customers to use non-chemical methods of clearing their clogs. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the best methods for unclogging your kitchen sink. Use a Wet Dry Vacuum to Suck Out the Water If your sink is completely clogged, the sink itself might be filled with water. This makes it hard to see the drain to unclog it. To solve this problem, use a a wet dry vacuum to suck the water from the basin. If you have no vacuum that […]
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If you have a typical double bowl kitchen sink, the drain baskets are connected by a pipe, and that pipe is connected to a single drain line. When the drain or one of the pipes becomes clogged, this can cause one of the sinks to back up. Unclogging the sink can take some problem solving abilities, perseverance and basic tools. However, if you’re a capable DIYer, doing this work on your own can save you money and help you avoid calling a professional plumber. The Plunger Solution The easiest solution, if it will work, is to plunge the sink with a basic plunger. Clamp […]
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Depending on what’s wrong, a leaky garbage disposal can be a challenge to repair. Before you can fix the issue, you’ll first need to find the source of the leak. At Terry’s Plumbing, we handle these problems on a regular basis. If you’re an experienced DIYer who is confident with your ability to work with your home’s plumbing, the steps below will help you fix the problem and repair your garbage disposal. Know the Anatomy of Your Garbage Disposal Before you can identify the source of your leak, you should first know the anatomy of your garbage disposal. Look underneath […]
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Dishwashers need little regular maintenance in order to do their job. However, there are a few things you can do that can extend your dishwasher’s service life. The following tips will help you care for your appliance and keep it running efficiently. Scrape Food Off Before Loading New dishwashers don’t require you to rinse the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, but they still do require that you scrape the food off using a rubber food scraper. Failure to get the big chunks of food off of the dishes can result in clogs, reduced efficiency, and a shortened service […]
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Your kitchen sink is the most basic of fixtures. Picking one should be easy, right? Wrong! Until you’ve remodeled a kitchen, you have no idea how hard it can be to choose a proper kitchen sink. Sinks come in a range of colors, sizes and shapes, each of them with their own advantages and disadvantages. At Terry’s Plumbing, we take kitchen sinks very seriously, and we love helping our customers choose the right kitchen sinks for their needs Basin Quantities and Size One of the first choices that homeowners have to make when selecting a kitchen sink is whether or […]
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When you purchase a new dishwasher, you’ll probably have to pay a fee to have the dishwasher installed by a professional. Performing the installation on your own can help you save money and may also give you a sense of personal satisfaction. While dishwasher installation is a multi-step process, it’s not as complicated as you might think. The following tutorial will help you remove your old dishwasher and hookup the new unit. Get Prepared Before you can get started on your installation, read the manual that came with the unit. Not all dishwashers are the same and some units may have […]
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A clogged ice maker water line may sound like a bad problem to have, but most of the time the process of unclogging the water line isn’t very tough. The greatest challenge about this project is finding the cause of the problem, because unfortunately, there are many small things that can cause the refrigerator to stop producing ice. Getting Started Unplug the refrigerator and move it out from the wall. When you do this, you’ll also need to close the water line that leads to the ice maker. The valve should be near the back of the refrigerator. Then, disconnect […]
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Garbage disposals are fairly straightforward machines. When something goes wrong with your garbage disposal, there are aren’t very many things you can do to troubleshoot your unit. This makes repairing your broken garbage disposal a relatively simple task. If your garbage disposal has broken, you can follow these tips to attempt to repair your unit. Electrical Issues If your garbage disposal just won’t turn at all, then it’s very likely that the disposal has lost power. Your unit may have blown a circuit, or it could be unplugged. First, check the plug for your garbage disposal to ensure that it’s […]
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