DIY Leak Repair Only Lasts So Long: On The Need for New Pipes
“When the pipe underneath our kitchen sink sprang a leak, I knew what to do,” Billy said with a laugh. “After all, doesn’t duct tape fix everything?” After that repair job, Billy put a bucket underneath the sink “Just in case” and went about his business. “To tell the truth, I totally forgot about it.” …
How to Have a Better Vacation Without Even Trying
Summer is finally here. If you’re planning on getting out of the city to have a little fun, take a moment to read these three tips from plumbers in New York City. A few minutes of preparation before you leave can save you from coming home to an expensive, upsetting disaster! Vacation Tip #1: Make …
Reading Reviews of NYC Plumbers to Find the Best One? Here’s What Else You Need to Do
“I’ve never hired a plumber before,” Stephen said. The Brooklyn homeowner needed to have gas lines installed for an appliance installation. “Obviously, it’s important for me to find someone who can do the job right. But I’m reading all of these reviews, and it’s not clear to me who I should choose. Some of these …
What is Backflow Prevention
If you’re a New York City property owner or you operate a business in the five boroughs, you may have been informed that you need a backflow prevention device. Backflow prevention devices are required in any situation where there’s the potential for contamination to the drinking water supply to occur. You may hear the term …
How to Know It’s Time for New Pipes
As licensed plumbers in NYC, one of the questions we’re often asked is how do you know it’s time to replace the pipes. This is a question with more than one possible answer. Sometimes the question is do the pipes need to be replaced, or can they be repaired? Obviously, repairs are always a desirable …
NYC Plumber Help with gas shutoff
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you. If anyone has been thru the horror of having National Grid to shut down your gas. it is truly awful. When i called and spoke to James and discussed my situation. He set a time and he showed up. We walked and discussed in detail and he conduct a …
Plumbers in NYC Explain Kitchen Sink Clogs
Kitchen sink clogs are among the most upsetting plumbing problems some NYC homeowners experience. “It always happens when I am in the middle of a busy day and have no time to deal with any problems,” Jeannie explains. “You run around all day, work, the kids, and then you want to make some dinner – …