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What Are the Signs Your Water Softener is Going Bad?

January 28, 2023 by Boris Mechanical

As New York City plumbers, one of the things we help homeowners with is water softener installation, repair and replacement. But sometimes people don’t know if it’s the right time to call for help. With that in mind, here are some of the signs your water softener is starting to go bad: Scaly deposits in …

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What To Do When The Gas Has Been Shut Off

January 21, 2023 by Boris Mechanical

There are few things more distressing than discovering the gas service has been cut off to your building. Without gas service, people can’t stay warm, cook food, or have hot water. It is not a trivial thing to cut gas service off, but the utility company will do so when unsafe conditions are detected. Unsafe …

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Imagine having a better bathroom

December 21, 2022 by Boris Mechanical

In a seven day week, how many days do you use your bathroom? Seven, obviously. The bathroom serves essential needs. We’re in our bathroom on a daily basis, but it’s an environment many of us take for granted. While lifestyle experts recommend upgrading the bathroom every four to five years, as New York City plumbers …

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Why Does The Shower Drain Always Clog Up?

December 14, 2022 by Boris Mechanical

“I think everyone has the household chore they hate,” Bill said. “For me, it’s dealing with the stupid shower drain. It feels like every single week my wife or daughter is saying “Dad, it’s clogged again!” Why does the shower drain always clog up? As NYC plumbers, this is a question we hear a lot. …

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Do You Really Need a Bigger Water Heater To Be Happy?

November 28, 2022 by Boris Mechanical

Did you find yourself constantly running out of hot water during the Thanksgiving holiday? For Woodlawn families who suddenly have houses that are fuller than normal – with kids home from college and out of town guests visiting – maintaining adequate hot water supplies can be challenging. If you’re wondering if it’s time to upgrade …

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What To Do When Your Thanksgiving Guest Flushes a Baby Diaper Down The Toilet, Causing a Big Mess

November 21, 2022 by Boris Mechanical

Well, we are plumbers in Crown Heights and not technically etiquette experts – let’s just start with that. But we do have first hand knowledge of how festive gatherings can often lead to holiday stress. Plumbing problems don’t have to ruin relationships! For example, let’s take the most common holiday plumbing problem – the clogged …

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Do You Know Which Favorite Thanksgiving Foods Will Absolutely Wreck Your Garbage Disposal?

November 14, 2022 by Boris Mechanical

Hello Folks – it’s me, your local TriBeCa plumber, who would really like to spend one Thanksgiving season without hearing from a panicked homeowner who’s sure they (or their beloved visiting relative) has killed their garbage disposal. So with that in mind, here’s a list of Favorite Holiday Foods that shouldn’t go into the garbage …

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Now Is The Time to Prepare Household Plumbing for Winter Freezing Temperatures

October 24, 2022 by Boris Mechanical

Nobody wants frozen pipes. But here in Long Island City, temperatures are already starting to drop pretty quickly. Even before all of the autumn leaves are off the trees, freezing temperatures are expected. If your home plumbing is not protected against the elements, you’re running a very real chance of having frozen or burst pipes. …

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How Replacing the Water Heater Increased Our Family’s Happiness

October 17, 2022 by Boris Mechanical

“For a while now, I’ve been looking into ways to help make my family happier,” Michelle said. “Reading the books, watching the TedTalks, even going to the therapist searching for some kind of deeper insight. But it wasn’t until I was venting to my colleague – perhaps for the tenth time – about how much …

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