Category: Residential Plumbing

Automatic water shutoff systems can add a useful layer of protection by monitoring water use and closing a valve when the system identifies an unusual event. Some products also use remote leak sensors placed near appliances or fixtures.

Homeowners often use “low pressure” to describe any weak flow. The actual cause may be a clogged aerator, a partly closed valve, undersized piping, a pressure-control problem or an issue with the water service.

A new faucet, sink or toilet is often treated as a simple swap. Sometimes it is. In other cases, the surrounding plumbing is worn, inaccessible or incompatible with the new fixture.