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Thanks for your advice, user 4883! The technicians on site also recommended expansion tanks. There has been no issue after the Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) was replaced. And the house never had an expansion tank since it was built 15 years ago. So I guess I can do without it...

@havasu You are right! The same company came back and tested the water pressure again, this time from the faucet in the garage. That faucet is very close to where the city water comes into the house, and does not have any bypass mechanism to reduce the pressure. This time, the pressure...

Hi everyone :) I have an outdoor faucet that is not screwed onto the house. As I turn the tap on/off, the whole assembly rotates a bit, about 15 degrees. The piping in the house is PEX, so there is some flexibility. Is this a concern, and does it need fixing? Thanks a lot! Paul

Hi everyone. What material should I use to seal the joint between a dishwasher discharge hose and a connector? Will Contact Cement work? Heavy Duty Contact Cement Cheers, Paul

The Hot Water Tank's manual says if there is a Check Valve at its cold water supply, an expansion tank is required. I have this valve at the cold water supply. Is it a check valve? Does the arrow mean it is a check valve?

Thanks for your responses! Havasu, a technician measured the water pressure to be 50 psi. This matches the Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) on the main line. The PRV's label also reads "50 psi".

Hi everyone. Here is what happened at a townhouse: A T&P valve leaks on an older hot water tank. Replaced it with a new tank. Still leaks. Changed the T&P valve on the new tank. Still leaks. The leak is very slow - about a litre per week. Turned down the valve a bit at the tank's cold water...

A plumber has told me that toilets can have minor leaks around the seal ring that are not noticeable at first. And that plumbing issues can be expensive when they do happen... advocating an inspection. Thoughts?

Thanks everyone for your response. Just thought that I'd report the fix: a contractor simply pushed it back in place, and told residents to not lean on it any more. This has worked. Paul

Hi everyone. The subject property is a 15-year old townhouse. Gas hot water tank. No special features. The city water is not hard and pressure is normal. Is it worthwhile calling a plumber for a general inspection, and fix any issues waiting to happen, e.g. change toilet gaskets, etc.? Or...

Thanks, Eddie and Zannej! Yes, that area is sheltered and would never get wet. Functionality-wise, is it necessary to caulk the gap flush before painting the area? How would trim be fastened to the area? Cheers, Paul

Thanks for your response, Eddie! The strip of wood was a continuous piece that went all the way across. My guess is that previous residents snapped off part of it to install a screen door. Now that the screen door is removed, do I need to cover the area with molding, or can I just paint over...

Hi everyone. Some caulking and bare wood are exposed after removing a screen door. Could anyone tell me what is missing, and how to repair it? Should I apply some caulking on top of the existing line of caulking, so that the surface becomes flat? Or is it enough to just paint it? Thanks! Paul

Hi everyone. I understand that each time a pressure gauge is used on an AC, some freon escapes. Should I be worried about the reduction of freon level, if my AC is inspected once every 1-2 years? Cheers, Paul

Thanks for your response, @Snoonyb ! I don't live in that house, and cannot readily take another picture. I do have a full picture of the counter from he other side. How much does this help? Thank you kindly! Paul

Hi everyone. I have noticed that the kitchen counter has rotated away from the wall. As the picture shows, using the tiles as a reference, the right side is slightly behind the left side. What would have caused this? (My guess would be the heat and moisture from the dishwasher...) Is it...

Hi everyone. There is a piece of wood sitting on the wall below the patio door, next to the deck. It looks like most of the paint on it has come off. Do you recommend fixing it? If so, what should be the course of action? Just brush on some new paint? Cheers, Paul

Hi everyone. I have a Whirlpool Quiet Partner II dishwasher. Selecting cycles is fine, and the lights are on. But nothing happens when pressing Start. What could be the cause (e.g. a faulty door latch)? The dishwasher was bought more than 10 years ago, but was only used for about 6 years. Is...

Hi everyone. A window seal broke and there is some moisture inside. Does it cause any harm other than poorer insulation and fogged panes? Does it require fixing or can I just live with it? Cheers, Paul

Hi there. What is the cup-thing on the side of the furnace? It is full of water and overflows into a drain pipe. I think the flexible black pipe is from the AC. It drips water. Should it be placed into the cup as shown in the photo? What are the 2 white rigid pipes above the cup (not the...