70 How-Tos From Ed the Plumber

1. 31. How to Install a New Water Heater

   

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   Learn how to remove an old water heater, install a new one and hook it into the pipes with these basic steps from plumbing experts.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

2. 32. How to Replace a Heating Element

   

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   If a water heater no longer puts out hot water, the heating element may need replacing. Learn how to replace a heating element with the...

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 33. How to Clean a Showerhead

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   You don't have to buy a new showerhead to get more water to come out; it may just need a good cleaning. Learn how to clean out a shower...

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 34. How to Fix a Slow Showerhead

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   Learn how to fix a slow showerhead by installing a new mixing valve, trim and a new showerhead that matches the force of the home's wat...

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

5. 35. How to Install a Point-of-Use System

   

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   Learn how to have instant hot water at every faucet by installing a point-of-use system in the home.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

6. 36. How to Install a Recirculating System

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   Learn how to install a re-circulating system to keep a continuous flow of water moving through a hot water heater out to the fixtures.

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy

7. 37. How To Install a Sump Pump

   

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   Find out how to install a sump pump to run water away from your house.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

8. 38. How to Install a Dishwasher

   

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   Learn how to install a new dishwasher.

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

9. 39. How to Remove an Old Dishwasher

   

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   Ed the Plumber host Ed Del Grande demonstrates how to remove an old dishwasher with these step-by-step instructions.

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 40. How To Install an Outdoor Water Source

    

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    Follow these steps to produce an outdoor water source to dispense water around the yard.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $250 to $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard