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basic-plumbing-troubleshooting

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Step-by-step plumbing fixes for common household problems without calling a plumber. Use when someone has a clogged sink or toilet, running toilet, dripping faucet, or minor leak and wants to fix it themselves.

When to use

• Sink, tub, or shower is draining slowly or not at all
• Toilet is clogged and won't flush
• Toilet keeps running after flushing
• A faucet is dripping constantly
• Water is pooling under a sink or around a toilet base
• User wants to know where the shut-off valves are before a real emergency
• Wants to know if their problem needs a plumber or can be DIY

When not to use

• gas lines
• supply lines
• main pipes
• structural work
• problems requiring permits
• problems requiring licensed tradespeople

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