Hi BP!I have a hot water gas boiler heating system that causes me problems every winter.  About once a month I get a phone call that the heat isn't working correctly, not reaching the desired temperature.  My solution...

I have a 3br single family with no basement. The gas lines are leaking somewhere. I need to connect compressor and do the air pressure test. The furnace and water heater is connected. Where would be an ideal place to ...

When you turn on the gas that has been off in a vacant property, are gas leaks a concern? How can you tell if there are any leaks?

or can I just leave everything hooked up andthe gauge connected to the main line, so that the inspector can see there's no leaks. I got the permit as a homeowner, because I'm not a licensed plumber. Thanks. San Anto...

I have an issue with an A/C unit we had installed last year. The compressor is already fried supposedly because the install tech didn't wire everything correctly. The service company that came out wants to set me up w...

Just went under contract on a bank foreclosure. The building has been vacant for a year and utilities are off. The bank is unwilling to turn anything on for my inspector to test. That said, I’m planning on having a pl...

Howdy gang!I have a 100 year old house in NY.  After draining the hot water radiator system over the summer to replace a number of values, I was able to represurize the system without leaks.Once the heat started being...

A few weeks ago i posted a question to you about how to configure a drain and vent plumbing for a sink in a island in the middle of the kitchen. I'm looking to understand the "loopback techique". You emailed back...

Here's another question. I have a house that had been "winterized" (before I owned it) because it was a foreclosure and would be vacant for a long time. All the utilities are now on, and the only problem is that the h...

Hi all. Looking to buy a home as primary residence from HUD. I have a signed contract but HUD is refusing to allow us to turn the water on prior to settlement. The lender I had lined up is saying they need the water t...