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Section 9 | Home Care & Maintenance PLUMBING Problem Water flow from faucet is reduced. Water dripping from shut-off valves. ROOF/DRAINAGE Problem Roof leakage. Roof leakage. Roof leakage. Skylight leakage. Shingles not laying flat. Potential Cause Aerator at tip of faucet is clogged. Loose packing nut. Potential Solution Unscrew aerator screen and rinse thoroughly. Open valve all the way, then gently tighten nut. Water splatters out of faucet. Air in water supply line. Aerator screen missing. Open all faucets in home for five minutes. Install aerator screen. Water leaking from under sink. Loose, broken, or cracked plumbing fitting(s). Hand tighten coupling(s) on drain pipes or call Plumbing Contractor. Garbage disposal clogged. Obstruction in disposal. Unplug disposal unit, then insert disposal wrench underneath disposal at center shaft. Garbage disposal will not operate. Tripped circuit breaker- or not plugged in. Check reset button on bottom of disposal unit. Plug in disposal. Potential Cause Gutters plugged up. Hole in gutter or downspout. Rain or snow blowing into vents. Loose flashing. Caulking deteriorated. Fastener loose. Potential Solution Clean gutters and downspouts twice a year. Inspect, locate, and repair with polymer caulk. Normal during severe storms. Secure flashing. Inspect and re-caulk with a polymer caulk. Re-nail and re-seal shingle. Roof leakage. Loose flashing. Loose pipe collars. Secure and re-seal flashing and pipe collars with a polymer caulk. Roof leakage. Loose or missing shingles and/or ridge vents. Call Roofing Contractor to secure and/or replace loose or missing shingles/ridge vents. Edition July 2019 | 91