One Side of My Kitchen Sink is Clogged?!


If you have a typical double bowl kitchen sink, the drain baskets are connected by a pipe, and that pipe is connected to a single drain line. When the drain or one of the pipes becomes clogged, this can cause one of the sinks to back up. Unclogging the sink can take some problem solving abilities, perseverance and basic tools. However, if you’re a capable DIYer, doing this work on your own can save you money and help you avoid calling a professional plumber. The Plunger Solution The easiest solution, if it will work, is to plunge the sink with a basic plunger. Clamp […]

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How to Find and Fix A Leak In Your Garbage Disposal


Depending on what’s wrong, a leaky garbage disposal can be a challenge to repair. Before you can fix the issue, you’ll first need to find the source of the leak. At Terry’s Plumbing, we handle these problems on a regular basis. If you’re an experienced DIYer who is confident with your ability to work with your home’s plumbing, the steps below will help you fix the problem and repair your garbage disposal. Know the Anatomy of Your Garbage Disposal Before you can identify the source of your leak, you should first know the anatomy of your garbage disposal. Look underneath […]

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Simple Care for Your Dishwasher


Dishwashers need little regular maintenance in order to do their job. However, there are a few things you can do that can extend your dishwasher’s service life. The following tips will help you care for your appliance and keep it running efficiently. Scrape Food Off Before Loading New dishwashers don’t require you to rinse the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, but they still do require that you scrape the food off using a rubber food scraper. Failure to get the big chunks of food off of the dishes can result in clogs, reduced efficiency, and a shortened service […]

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Choosing the Right Kitchen Sink


Your kitchen sink is the most basic of fixtures. Picking one should be easy, right? Wrong! Until you’ve remodeled a kitchen, you have no idea how hard it can be to choose a proper kitchen sink. Sinks come in a range of colors, sizes and shapes, each of them with their own advantages and disadvantages. At Terry’s Plumbing, we take kitchen sinks very seriously, and we love helping our customers choose the right kitchen sinks for their needs Basin Quantities and Size One of the first choices that homeowners have to make when selecting a kitchen sink is whether or […]

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How To Install A Dishwasher


When you purchase a new dishwasher, you’ll probably have to pay a fee to have the dishwasher installed by a professional. Performing the installation on your own can help you save money and may also give you a sense of personal satisfaction. While dishwasher installation is a multi-step process, it’s not as complicated as you might think. The following tutorial will help you remove your old dishwasher and hookup the new unit. Get Prepared Before you can get started on your installation, read the manual that came with the unit. Not all dishwashers are the same and some units may have […]

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Unclog An Ice Maker Water Line


A clogged ice maker water line may sound like a bad problem to have, but most of the time the process of unclogging the water line isn’t very tough. The greatest challenge about this project is finding the cause of the problem, because unfortunately, there are many small things that can cause the refrigerator to stop producing ice. Getting Started Unplug the refrigerator and move it out from the wall. When you do this, you’ll also need to close the water line that leads to the ice maker. The valve should be near the back of the refrigerator. Then, disconnect […]

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Garbage Disposal Won’t Turn On


Garbage disposals are fairly straightforward machines. When something goes wrong with your garbage disposal, there are aren’t very many things you can do to troubleshoot your unit. This makes repairing your broken garbage disposal a relatively simple task. If your garbage disposal has broken, you can follow these tips to attempt to repair your unit. Electrical Issues If your garbage disposal just won’t turn at all, then it’s very likely that the disposal has lost power. Your unit may have blown a circuit, or it could be unplugged. First, check the plug for your garbage disposal to ensure that it’s […]

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Loosen A Stuck Shut Off Valve


There’s nothing worse than getting ready to start a plumbing project only to realize that you can’t turn off the water supply. Plumbing valves have a way of freezing up over time, and that can make it difficult to do even the simplest repairs. In this post, we’ll explore the best ways to unfreeze stuck valves. The Traditional Grease-and-Wrench Approach The traditional grease-and-wrench approach to opening a stuck shut off valve is basically a matter of trial and error. Start by turning off the main water shut off valve to the house. Then, spray down the stuck valve with penetrating […]

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How To Install A Kitchen Sink Drain


Replacing your sink is a step-by-step process. In today’s post, we’ll discuss the method for installing a kitchen sink drain. This process should be relatively easy for anyone with DIY plumbing skills. If you’ve never done your own plumbing before, we recommend starting with a project that’s a little more basic, like replacing the faucet or inner parts of your toilet. To get started, you should understand the anatomy of your kitchen drain. It consists of: Sink basket Tail piece (the long straight part that comes out of your sink) P-trap (the curvy part that hooks up to the tail […]

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What To Do If Your Dishwasher Is Not Filling Up With Water


Dishwashers have many moving parts. If your dishwasher stops filling with water, there are many little things that could potentially be going wrong to cause the problem. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through some of the basic problems your dishwasher could be experiencing. Check The Water Supply and Power Before you start replacing parts, it’s a good idea to confirm that your dishwasher has power and water. You can check that the water is turned at the local valve under your sink. Check that the valve is open. Remember: righty-tighty, lefty-loosy. Next, use a multi-meter to check that the […]

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