Boris Mechanical
NYC Plumber
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 …
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 …
As New York City commercial plumbers, we know that the very first time many people become familiar with backflow prevention devices is when they receive a Violation notice from the NYC DEP. Certain types of properties – both commercial and residential – must have backflow prevention devices installed because they pose a potential risk to …
Cold winter temperatures can cause big headaches for homeowners who don’t take steps to protect their pipes from freezing. How can you tell if your pipes are frozen? When you turn on the faucet and no water comes out, it’s a good sign your pipes have frozen. You may experience a slight amount of water …
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 …
“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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …