Question: After we flush the toilet, when the tank is almost full, there is a noise. It appears to be the wire and bulb vibrating. Can this be fixed or do we need to get a new valve with parts? Answer ...

Q: My toilet has taken leave of its senses and is flushing all by itself, during the day and at night. What’s going on? It’s weird and scary. Can I fix it? — Newton A: Ah, the phantom flusher strikes ...

Most mechanical systems lie unobtrusively and quietly behind the drywall. Lighting, heating and cooling are simply there when you need them. Plumbing is different. It’s a supply in and a waste out ...