Plumbing Videos

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows the proper way to replace an old kitchen faucet.

If your garbage disposal suddenly stops working, it's likely jammed. Read our simple guide to fix your garbage disposal yourself.

Need to fix a tub that won’t drain? In this video, This Old House master plumber Richard Trethewey shows how to fix them.

A clogged toilet is a common problem. In this guide, This Old House contractor Richard Trethewey explains how to best unclog your toilet.

Check out our guide and video to learn how to use a dielectric union to combine dissimilar metals, preventing corrosion and leaks.

Air that gets trapped in your hot water heating system can leave homeowners in the cold. Learn how to install an air valve for a hot water heating system in our step-by-step guide.

In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows how to replace a standard hose faucet with a freeze-resistant model

Having a convenient water source for tasks beyond laundry adds versatility and convenience to your home. Here's how to make this upgrade.

This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey uncovers the features of a fully equipped, super-efficient laundry room.

In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows techniques for working with PVC pipes.

This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows a quick and effective way to drain a sediment-filled electric water heater.

In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey fixes a faulty sink sprayer

In this how-to video and article, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows a simple way to add years to your water heater

In this video, learn how to detect a leaky shower stall with This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey.

Watch as This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shares some ways to keep your pipes from freezing this winter.

Zoning can improve comfort levels and energy efficiency. Discover how to create zones in a hot water heating system in this guide and video.

In this guide, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows you how to replace a shower pan.

In this how-to video, This Old House shows various ways to clear household clogs

This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows us how to diagnose and fix a running toilet.

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows an effective way to combat basement flooding

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner handle two very common plumbing issues.

In this how-to video, learn how to fix a basement leak around a drainpipe with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.

In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey upgrades a water heater with an automatic shut-off valve.

Pressure-assisted toilets have unique problems and repairs. This step-by-step guide provides a fix for a common problem.

In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install a drip-irrigation for lawns

In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows you how to install a utility sink

Plumbing expert Richard Trethewey shows you how to install a pedestal sink to save space in small bathrooms.