Recent content by bradc2009

Thanks for the comments so far, everyone. HJ: That photo was just an example of the style of my faucet - it's not the actual one I own. Mine says Kohler on it. The faucet was there when we bought this house 9 years ago, so I don't have a receipt or any other paperwork. If I just contact...

Our kitchen sink faucet is a Kohler model that's similar to this one: The sprayer at the front is attached to a hose so you can pull it out, and the shaft is supposed to swing from side to side, which is helpful since we have a split sink. Over the last week or two, though, the shaft...

So, there's nothing I can do about the sound? Or should I still follow the steps recommended above? Thanks.

One more question: My drain valve comes off a pipe that's attached to my recirc pump. Do I need to turn anything off on the recirc pump while doing any of this? There are handles below and above the recirc pump that can be turned to an off position. The handles look like the red handle in your...

I'd say that picture is worth a million words! :) Many thanks for the info. Very helpful.

Thanks for the quick response. Is the drain cock the spigot that I attach the hose to for draining the tank? And what is a ball valve?

My water heater is not quite 5 years old and has been making popping noises, particularly after someone takes a shower or we use hot water to wash the dishes. I know that's supposed to be evidence of sediment build-up, but when my father-in-law helped me flush it, the water came out clear. He...