Draining your washing machine clears residue, prevents odors, and helps fix clogs or pump issues. Always unplug the appliance first, then release water through the hose or filter and clean debris ...

Q: My washing machine is in the basement in a room directly beneath the kitchen. When water drains from the washer, it’s going into a hole in the basement floor. The sump pump kicks on, but the water ...

With all puns possibly intended, most folks know the sinking feeling of a clogged drain. These inconveniences typically come at the worst time, when the sink is full of food, toothpaste or worse items ...

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When you have a clogged drain, it can lead to issues like disgusting odors, mildew and mold, and the appearance of flies, roaches, and other insects. If you have this problem — and considering ...

I’ve been a master plumber for over four decades in addition to building and remodeling homes. I was attracted to plumbing because it’s a fascinating three-dimensional puzzle of interconnected drain, ...