Plumbing Videos

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a special homeowner hook up her refrigerator with an ice maker

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey weighs the pros and cons of a plastic tank water heater.

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey repairs and replaces a leaky shower valve.

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates solutions for replacing a water main shutoff

Ask This Old House expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O’Connor discuss the different ways to identify water-saving plumbing fixtures.

Looking to cut down on utilities? Install a new water-saving toilet and save money with each flush by using our step-by-step guide.

The tried and true method for connecting copper pipes has always been soldering, but it’s a difficult skill to master. Richard Trethewey shows another effective way to connect these pipes without pulling out the blow torch.

This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey points out common reasons for a noisy sink and how to fix sink gurgling.

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install a tankless water heater.

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner diagnose and repair a wobbly toilet

Changing a toilet doesn't have to be unpleasant. With this DIY project, you can enhance your bathroom’s functionality.

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates a wireless detector that can shut off the water in case of a flood.

Learn common causes for a leaking water heater and how to fix water heater issues before they cause damage and become costly.

This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install a water conditioner to combat hard water.

Clogs, slow-draining sinks, and other plumbing issues can be a huge headache for homeowners. Read how to diagnose common issues in our guide.

Plumbing expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install a whole-house water filter to improve the taste and odor of drinking water.

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey returns to a home he visited four years earlier to replace a faulty hybrid water heater.

Ask This Old House Richard Trethewey examines historic items from the history of his family’s plumbing company and takes a look at the latest toilet technology.

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install an indirect water heater onto an existing steam boiler to boost the amount of hot water in the house.

This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey explains how a well water system pump works and how to fix common problems.

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey answers an email about a shower stained green and why it may be linked to soft water

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace a tank water heater

Ask This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey finds a rusty sink strainer in the kitchen and shows a homeowner how to replace it.

Watch as plumbing expert Richard Trethewey explains why lead may contaminate home drinking water and the best methods to combat it.

This DIY video and guide shows you how to repair a shower valve stem and get your shower running smoothly again.

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner silence a shrieking shower

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey gives a tutorial on the types of PVC pipes and fittings.

Learn how plumbing traps work, why they lose water, and simple solutions to prevent sewer gases from entering your home.

Is your bathroom sink not draining? Here's everything you need to know to unclog hair, toothpaste, and other gunk from a slow-draining sink.

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains the many filter options and home water systems available for filtering drinking water

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey makes heating water more efficient by installing a heat pump.

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains what may be causing a leaky toilet and possible solutions