How to Roto-Rooter a Toilet Without Cracking Porcelain
To roto-rooter a toilet, use a porcelain-safe toilet auger, also called a closet auger, to push and rotate a protected cable through the toilet trapway. The typical job takes 5-15 minutes: stop the water, position the curved sleeve, crank through the obstruction, withdraw the cable, and test the drain gradually. Key Facts at a Glance […]
How to Clean Pilot Tube on Water Heater Safely
To clean a pilot tube on a gas water heater, shut off the gas, let the burner assembly cool, remove accessible dust with a soft brush or compressed air, and inspect the pilot orifice and flame. Do not force a needle, drill bit, or wire through the orifice, and do not open a sealed combustion […]