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    Water near* base of toilet. No visible leaks? No leaks since wiping up? Please advise how to troubleshoot. Thank you 😊

    If you just had the floor replaced there is a good chance that the new floor could be a different thickness and the installer left the flange in the original place, creating more space between the bottom of the toilet and the flange. Sometimes installers will try to use two wax seals to make up...
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    Add electric water heater to existing boiler system

    Its true, my system is getting to the end of its life expectency, from what I am told by salesmen. This boiler is 18 yrs old and the burner was replaced about 5 yrs ago, no other repairs. Realistically, how long should I expect to get out of a late 90's boiler? I was hoping for a few more years...
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    Add electric water heater to existing boiler system

    Thank you John, That is the way I hoped it would work. My only concern is tthe placement of the expanion tank. The expansion tank is part of my existing boiler system and is connected directly to the boiler. I am wondering if the expansion tank would utilized by the hot water heater. Can the...
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    Add electric water heater to existing boiler system

    Hello all, I have an existing oil hot water furnace (a New Yorker boiler) that doubles to heat my baseboard radiators (during cold Canadian winters), as well as supply hot water to faucets throughout my home. I have a Kenmore Power Miser 6 55 gal electric water heater that I would like to add...
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