Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
Why do I have hot water but not cold water when the shut offs are all on. We have 50 lbs of water pressure but no cold.
There are many reasons:
Perhaps your hot and cold-water pipes run parallel to one another and over time, the hot water pipe heats the cold water pipe.
Having high water pressure can cause hot water coming from the cold tap.
Perhaps the thermostat is broken and not properly regulating your water temperature.
If your home has a water expansion tank, this piece of equipment relies on a one-way valve to lower pressure on the water meter. Perhaps the valve is broken and the hot water flows into your cold water tap.
Perhaps during your home's plumbing installation, the heat trap was placed not in the water heating inlet and the hot water infiltrate the cold water lines.
Modern sink faucets have a cartridge in them to direct water flow. Perhaps your faucet has a faulty or broken cartridge, it could be directing water incorrectly or only drawing from the hot water pipe.
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I live in Florida and I am looking for a plumber who works with people on a fixed income. Any suggestions on whom I can call?
I have called many plumbers in my area and they are extremely expensive.My mother is 59 years old, low income, and doesn't have the money to fix her sink in a bathroom. How can she get help?
I am an Home Health Aide and a lot of the elders I take care of go through the Ageing and Disability for similar things like this. They don't take too long to answer you back seeing as they are all for helping out elders who can't work and are in need of assistance.
Try going to your County Ageing and Disability offices, they should be able to help your mother with getting help to apply for any assistance she might need and finding an affordable company. They might even just pay for the whole thing even if she isn't qualified for any assistance through their company, they are usually great with helping out with these things. Good luck!
I am a single lady with a very low income and am disabled. I noticed that I have a cracked sewer pipe in my basement. How can I get assistance in having this repaired soon?
Go to your state Environmental and sanitary department and they should have on their list of things they should have for low income people that can't afford it, and home winterization programs does it to
I am disabled and own my home. The main water line into my house needs to be replaced due to tree roots. I have no way to pay for this large job and I don't know where to turn for help. What can I do?
By Beth
HUD is there to help repair home for people on a fixed income or disable. You should make an appointment with the office near you and see if you qualify for assistance.
I have a kitchen drain that backs up and floods my kitchen every time the sump pump goes off or I attempt to drain the washer. My kitchen has flooded 7 times in the past few days and 2 of the pipes have rusted through.
I have no way to pay for this and my family and house are suffering. Where can I find help?Contact local churches, Habitat for Humanity and HUD.org
I am a low income senior who needs financial help to fix plumbing. Where can I go?
You can contact HUD.org or Habitat for Humanity
I live in Lakewood Colorado. I need help paying for my sewer line to get repaired; what can I do? I can't afford to get it fixed and it keeps backing up in my laundry room. I didn't have a sculpt and they said it was cracked, but I just need some help on getting it repaired. I have no extra money. Money is very tight right now.
Please help.
If you are on a budget or even low income you can try and visit HUD in your area. They offer help to people like you that need home repairs and don't have the funds to spare. I would start there or you can also check a few Government agencies online that can offer you a loan at a very low-interest rate (at times you do not have to pay these back depending on your circumstances) that you can apply for.
I woke up this morning to a collapsed ceiling in my daughter's closet. There is a leak in the upstairs bathroom.
We have no money, are in bankruptcy, and in danger of losing our home. How can I get low cost or free plumbing help?This one could prove to be difficult if the bank is trying to take your home away from you. There are government agencies out there that can help you out. HUD is one of them. You can also go to local churches and talk with people to see if they are willing to come and help out and fix up your home for you.
You best bet is a government agency or even a social worker if you are in this much debt and going to lose your home. They will be the best ones to help out and offer you some assistance.
I am so sad to hear of your troubles.
Do you belong to a local church or other religious group? If so, my suggestion is to talk to a leader there and see if they have any funds that can help you. Most people will not do plumbing and ceiling repair for free, so hopefully the group knows people who would work at reduced fees and the group could offer funding to pay for it.
Do you have young children in the house? Anyone with a disability? If so, you may be able to work with the United Way in your town to get help through a group that helps with children in need/homelessness or people with disabilities.
The last suggestion is to start a Go Fund Me account to help you make the repairs and get back on your feet. Sometimes people you know and love do not know the extent of your troubles and if they did, they would be willing to help you with small donations. Lots of small donations can add up quickly.
Post back with an update.
Sending prayers for solutions.
Sometimes churches have volunteers who can help. A vocational school may be able to as well.
I need someone to move a drain in a basement floor. I am retired, and on a fixed income. I can probably dig around the drain pipe, and also fill in the hole. I just need the drain moved about 3 or 4 inches over, but I'm afraid if I don't get it right there will be leaks.
How or where can I get someone to move the drain?
Hi,
I would call around to local churches and see if they have anyone who can help. Also places where people are recovering from addiction, will often have people who will do work like this for a small donation. In my town, the organization is called Recovering Warriors.
Blessings,
Robyn
Try Habitat for Humanity
Hi,
Many of the local food pantries offer financial help for this type 9f sitiation.
Blessings,
Robyn
I'm low income and my hot water heater went out. I don't have the money to go out and buy one.
Is there anyone that can help me find a charity or agency that might help? I live in Fenton MO.You could try social services, HUD.org, or Habitat for Humanity.
Have you tried your liehp program:
Ours in Pittsburgh is helpful. Start there and they may know of other resources.
Prayers for you and yours and wishing you a good solution!
My drain under my kitchen sink is totally clogged. I, and a few friends, have tried everything. I'm a 60 year old woman who lives alone and I'm on a fixed income.
Where can I get assistance for plumbing in Kitsap County, Washington?
There seems to be a great many organizations in Kitsap County, Washington but you will have to contact each agency and complete their paperwork - usually can be done in person or online.
Most people start with HUD and Habitat for Humanity as they have a lot of programs for low income seniors.
I have some links but others are readily available if you check Google with your zip code.
www.hud.gov/
lowincomerelief.com/
www.google.com/
Go to HUD.org and click on your state.
There are places like home depot where you can rent a drain snake for very little. If you have a handy friend, I would start there.
You can keep the drain open once it is clear by using baking soda and vinegar every few weeks.
If you have already gone the snake route and it hasn't worked, you can try the resources on these two links:
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Where I am the Catholic Charities can be very helpful.
Post back with an update. Blessings!
I just moved and found out that the dog that lived here before my dogs had gotten parvo. Is it too late to give them their shots?
Parvo can live 6 months inside and 1 year outside. Keep them inside and bleach all surfaces. Call your vet for advice.
I agree with Judy. Bleach all indoor surfaces and exercise away from where the previous dogs hung out. Call your vet for information on vaccinations.
Talk to your vet ASAP! I don't know if there is something to protect them if they have already touched things and been exposed. I sure would have hoped that the former owners did their due diligence cleaning or the landlord if it is a rental. So scary. Prayers for your fur children that they are safe and STAY healthy! Post back with an update!
My grandmother's pipes are all messed up. They're all still old clay pipes. She had a plumber come out and look at them and they said one of them must have given out because there was so much mud (we initially thought it was just a clogged line). He gave us an estimate of 6k to dig up the pipes and replace with PVC. She lives alone and is a senior citizen whose only income is her SSI. Are there any programs or a way for her to get help to get this done?
The pipes have gotten so bad that it's just spilling water and sewage into her basement. We have looked into options of doing it ourselves, but are still running into the issue of having to get permits for everything and finding the time since we work full time jobs and have kids and of course the weather right now as well isn't the best.
Located in Iowa.
I would look into the Council on Aging and HUD.org. I would also notify social services and local churches.
Perhaps this program in Sioux City can help point you in the right direction:
www.sioux-city.org/
Prayers that you find some help through an organization.
You could always set up a go fund me for her to pay for the repairs.
www.gofundme.com/
I would be sure to get 3 quotes before settling on a fixer. 6K sounds high, but if it is that serious, that may be a valid price.
Post back what you learn!
Hi,
There are thousands of people, or more, just like you and in the same situation. I would call AARP and ask if they have programs that can help homeowners with repair bills.
Here is their number: 888-687-2277
Also, I agree with the suggestion to get more than one opinion on what it would cost to have the pipes fixed.
Blessings,
Robyn
My water heater leaks. I have kids in the home and no money. It is starting to have a odor. Any ideas for finding help to fix it?
By Cheyanna T.
If it is gas, it needs to be disconnected asap. If it is leaking it is not safe and will be making your water bill go up. A leaking hotwater heater usually has to be replaced, unless it is leaking from a connection.
Call your local church. People like to help others in need.
I work for a disabled low income man in Noble, Oklahoma. His hot water heater went out over 2 months ago. He can't afford to replace it. He applied twice for assistance through a foundation from his electric company, but has been denied both times.
Does anyone know of a program that he can get help through?To answer your respobse Redhatterb, I do get paid through DHS. I am his personal care aide. He is a disbled amputee living on disability.
I was recently laid off from a job after 27 years and I am struggling just to meet bills. I have apparently developed a leak in the slab of my house and my water bill has quadrupled. I really need this repaired ASAP. Is there anyone out there that can help me with this situation?
By Valerie T
I need to have my water heater replaced. It's starting to leak. Where or who on Staten Island, New York can help a low income senior citizen?
By Mary from Staten Island, NY
