Category:HealthRelease time:2013-05-13Views:130
Both oil and gas boiler produce soot. The soot should be cleaned from the boiler at least once per year, or when the soot builds up. This ensures that the boiler functions properly, while using the least amount of energy possible. After the soot is r[More]
Category:HomeRelease time:2014-07-14Views:130
Over time, debris and residue can cause your sewer drains to become clogged. While there are a variety of speciality products designed to clean sewer drains, you can effectively clean yours with the same bleach you use for laundering clothes. Be sure[More]
Category:HomeRelease time:2013-01-22Views:130
Sewer lines without clean outs pose major challenges when the lines become clogged. It is difficult to impossible to clean a sewer line exterior to the building by working through a plumbing fixture like a sink or toilet. Most local building codes no[More]
Category:HobbiesRelease time:2014-11-16Views:130
If you don't drive a vehicle and you let gas sit in a tank for awhile, it will become old. Old gas looks dark and smells sour. After a couple months or so, the gas will evaporate and leave a varnish residue in the tank. Varnish is a sticky, caramel-c[More]
Category:HobbiesRelease time:2012-01-16Views:130
Washer drain lines serve multiple purposes in a washing machine. From draining the spin tub to rinsing out the bleach dispenser, a washer’s drain lines transmit water almost constantly through the wash cycle. Over time, washer drain lines clog with d[More]
Category:HomeRelease time:2012-04-02Views:130
Bissell carpet cleaners are specifically designed to lift out ground-in dirt and to clean the surface of the carpet as well. Bissell carpet cleaners feature a 1-gallon tank capacity, heated cleaning formula and rotating brushes, as well a 6.5-amp mot[More]
Category:HealthRelease time:2012-04-09Views:130
Muffled sounds and voices may be due to a clogged-up ear from wax build-up inside the ear canal. Wax may solidify within the inner ear, creating a blockage that disrupts your hearing. Cleaning out a blocked ear canal requires softening the wax so it[More]
Category:HomeRelease time:2012-04-22Views:130
A home's sewer clean-out is (on most homes) a white PVC pipe that protrudes from the ground near the home or near the street. It provides access to the home's sewer lateral, the pipe that connects the home's waste water system to the municipal sewer.[More]
Category:HomeRelease time:2012-05-29Views:130
A clean-out fitting allows easy access to sewer pipes when snaking. The T-shaped fitting has a threaded cap that simply unscrews allowing access. The two most common types of sewer drains are cast iron soil pipe and PVC pipe. The method for installin[More]
Category:HobbiesRelease time:2012-06-11Views:130
If you are unable to unclog your sink or toilet using a plunger or sewer snake, the clog could exist somewhere along your main drain line. You must access your home's main clean-out to remove or flush the clog from the line. Locating your main clean-[More]
Category:HealthRelease time:2012-08-11Views:130
LG washing machines come in a variety of models, all of which are front-loading or top-loading. Once a month, your washer should be thoroughly cleaned to remove dirt, bacteria, mould, mildew and other debris that may hinder a clean load of laundry. S[More]
Category:HomeRelease time:2012-08-27Views:130
Due to the nature of hard water in both rural and municipal areas, damage to plumbing fixtures is unavoidable. A simple home-maintenance task, periodical cleaning of kitchen, bath and shower faucets, is a necessity. Following the manufacturer's care[More]
Category:HomeRelease time:2012-10-23Views:130
Typically located on a home's roof, vent pipes provide a viable alternative to routing or plunging clogs through plumbing fixture drains and clean-out openings. Although a standard drain auger fits into a vent pipe, many homeowners choose to flush th[More]
Category:HomeRelease time:2012-11-19Views:130
Lines in the field drain of a septic tank can become clogged or coated with sludge. This can happen if the tank has not been maintained properly for several years or if the septic system is very old. You can clean out the lines in the drain field aft[More]
Category:HomeRelease time:2012-12-24Views:130
Rusty water creates a sharp, unpleasant taste in your drinking water and can stain your fixtures and clothing. You can clean out your rusted water pipes by making a specialised power drill attachment. It's necessary to access the pipe system to do th[More]
Category:HomeRelease time:2013-04-12Views:130
Many older homes still have old cast iron drain and sewer pipes rather than the PVC plastic pipes used in modern home construction. The end of the drain pipe has a removable cap plug. This plug allows access to the drain pipe for removing clogs and o[More]
Category:Computers & electronicsRelease time:2013-07-15Views:130
Anyone planning on selling a laptop who has concerns about privacy should clean out the information from the laptop before selling it. You can do this by restoring the computer to its factory settings. This deletes all files and folders, as well as a[More]
Category:HomeRelease time:2013-09-12Views:130
A house's sewer line has clean-out plugs at the end of the line and some even have several along the length of the visible sewer line. The clean out allows access to the inside of the pipe to remove clogs with a plumber's snake. PVC is the popular ch[More]
Category:HobbiesRelease time:2014-03-22Views:130
Ferrous (clear water) iron, ferric (red water) iron, organic iron and iron-related bacteria can contaminate water. Although the iron types and bacteria don’t pose a health hazard, iron contamination can cause odours and unpleasant tastes. It can also[More]
Category:HomeRelease time:2014-05-13Views:130
Patio drains can become particularly difficult to unclog compared to a sink or tub drain. This is due to the type of debris that can easily obstruct the normal flow. The outdoor patio drain is susceptible to leaves, twigs, dirt and other materials th[More]
