Plumbing Troubleshooting

A toilet that takes several minutes to refill is almost always suffering from a water flow restriction — not a “bad toilet.” This guide shows how to diagnose the restriction step by step, fix it correctly, and prevent repeat failures.

Sputtering faucets, spitting air, or banging pipes usually mean air is entering your water system. This guide explains how air actually gets into water lines, how to identify the source, and how to fix it without damaging pumps or plumbing.

A shower that swings between hot and cold is more than annoying — it’s a sign of pressure imbalance or failing components. This guide explains why temperature fluctuations happen, how to pinpoint the cause, and how to fix it safely.

When only one faucet has weak flow, the problem is almost always a local restriction. This guide shows how to trace the restriction step by step, fix it correctly, and avoid replacing parts that aren’t broken.