Plumbing
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How to Repair a Shower Diverter
If you’re having trouble with your shower diverter valve, you might want to learn how to fix it yourself. There are several common problems you can encounter, including a bent pin and broken valve. Alternatively, the diverter spout may need to be replaced. Check out Candu Plumbing of Chatsworth’s blog post to Chatsworth plumbers. Repairing a shower diverter valve A diverter valve is a device that controls the flow of water. It sits inside the spout of a shower and controls whether water flows upward or down. If it stops functioning properly, you can replace it at a local home improvement store. The process of replacing a shower diverter valve…
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What to Do When You Have a Water Leak in Your Home
If you discover a water leak in your home, you need to act immediately. First, turn off the main water supply to the affected area. Depending on where the leak is located, you can try to contain the leak by turning off the valve under the sink or behind the toilet. If the leak is in an area of your home where you don’t have access to a shut-off valve, you can turn the faucet on to drain standing or dripping water into a bucket. If this doesn’t work, you should immediately move furniture and grab a mop to mop up the remaining wet water. The best way to detect…