Adding/Deleting Columns:

We suggest that you do not directly add or remove columns to this layout, as you may accidentally "freeze" the page so that it no longer resizes. Instead, delete the page template content then place your cursor in the main content area.  Go to Table / Select Table, You can then delete the main table and insert your own containing the number of rows and/or columns you need.

No Hot Water:

First check to insure that the gas is turned on to the water heater. If the gas valve is on and the gas is on to the house, check to see if the pilot light is lit. If the pilot light is lit, refer to the operating manual for instructions on lighting the pilot light. If the pilot light is lit and the water heater is still not heating it is best to call your local, licensed, plumber or qualified gas contractor to check further.

Noisy Water Heaters:

The popping sound is caused by a mineral build up on the bottom of the water heater that traps water between the tank and the mineral. When the water is being heated it turns this trapped water into steam. The steam then escapes or explodes through the mineral causing the popping sound

Disposal Do's and Don'ts:

Do’s:
1. Grind food waste with moderate flow of water.
2. Grind small amounts of peelings from citrus fruits (1/4 of an orange) to freshen up your drain.
3. Flush your disposal to allow for cleaning by allowing the disposal and water to run after grinding or dumping dishwater.
4. Use a disposal cleaner or degreaser or deodorizer as needed.

Don’ts:
1. Do not use hot water when grinding food waste. It is ok to drain hot water between grinding periods
2. Do not turn off the disposal or the water until grinding is completed.
3. Do not grind fibrous materials like cornhusks, artichokes, onionskins, celery, etc. to avoid possible drain blockage.
4. Never overload the grinding chamber as this can overload the motor and cause it to stop.
 

Creating Email Links:

Creating an email link is easy. In fact, if you type out the email address, FrontPage will usually automatically turn it into a hyperlink.

If you wish to hyperlink some other word, phrase, or graphic, highlight the words, or image you want to link and right click on it then choose Hyperlink to bring up the hyperlink dialog box. Then either click on the "Email" button, or type in "mailto:email@..." into the URL box.

Sink Odors:

Sink odors occur from build up of food debris inside you garbage disposal. To eliminate these odors, place ice cubes and lemon peels in the disposal and let it run for about 30 seconds, then rinse it with cold water for about 20 seconds.

Preventing Frozen Pipes:

Before the freezing cold weather sets in, make sure that all the garden hoses outside your home are disconnected. Failing to do so can cause the hose and the hose bib, which the hose is connected to, to freeze and be damaged.

This is especially important with anti-freeze hydrants. The hose must be disconnected to make the faucet freeze proof. Failure to do so will trap water in the body of the faucet. This water can then freeze. If the hose is disconnected, the ant-freeze faucet can properly drain and this will prevent freezing.

Water pipes, which are exposed to freezing temperatures or drafts, should be covered with insulation. Whenever possible it is best to drain systems not being used. Small water pipes will freeze quicker then will waste or sewer pipes.

If you have exposed plumbing in you garage never leave you garage door open in severely cold weather. The cold draft can freeze water lines in minutes. Pipes located in unheated basements should be insulated with commercial covering.

When pipes are laid underground they should be below the frost line to prevent freezing.

Thawing Frozen Pipes:

Frozen plumbing pipes, although inconvenient, do not constitute a calamity. If thawed slowly they should return to normal working status with minimal damage. When thawing frozen pipes be sure keep direct heat away from all combustible materials (floor joists, insulation, etc.)

Heating frozen pipes with a torch is very dangerous, especially if both ends of the pipe are frozen and the pipe is heated from the center. Direct intense heat applied to the center of frozen pipes is likely to cause the water to flash into steam. This steam can cause an extreme build up of pressure that can result in an explosion. Thus it us much better to apply slow gradual heat when thawing frozen pipes.