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Is Life Better with a Bidet?

March 23, 2023

During the pandemic, American homeowners – including plenty of folks right here in Whitestone – had their plumbers install bidets. Bidets became popular as part of the health and wellness priority trend associated with staying…

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Where Did The Water Pressure Go?

March 15, 2023

“We have never had a problem with the water pressure before, but now, you turn on the shower and look.” Graine is a homeowner in the East Side. “It’s barely a trickle of water.” What…

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Leaks Under the Kitchen Sink – How Serious Is This Plumbing Problem

March 8, 2023

“My sister just moved into a new place, so I went over to visit her. And in the course of showing me around, I see she has a bucket underneath her kitchen sink. There’s an…

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Signs It’s Time For Drain Cleaning: Spring Home Maintenance Tasks

February 27, 2023

If you’re a home owner, here in the University Heights area or elsewhere in New York City, you know that there are some household maintenance tasks that need to be done once winter is finally…

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Is My Plumbing Haunted? When The Pipes Rattle, Squeal or Whistle

February 20, 2023

“I have never in my life experienced plumbing being this noisy,” Shira said. “It makes me wonder if something supernatural is going on in this place.” What are the top complaints about noisy plumbing? Noisy…

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Why Are My Pipes Humming & Should I Be Freaking Out?

February 13, 2023

“So I actually just bought my home here in Queens Village. It’s so cute,” Macy said. “Of course I invited my bestie from college to come stay the weekend. And she’s the one who said…

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What Are the Signs Your Water Softener is Going Bad?

January 28, 2023

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…

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What To Do When The Gas Has Been Shut Off

January 21, 2023

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…

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What Type of NYC Properties Require a Backflow Prevention Device?

January 14, 2023

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…

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How To Tell If Your Pipes Are Frozen

December 28, 2022

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…

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Imagine having a better bathroom

December 21, 2022

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…

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Why Does The Shower Drain Always Clog Up?

December 14, 2022

“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…

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

November 28, 2022

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…

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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

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.…

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

November 14, 2022

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…

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

October 24, 2022

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…

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How Replacing the Water Heater Increased Our Family’s Happiness

October 17, 2022

“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.…

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Grease Trap Cleaning

October 10, 2022

This article is most likely to be of interest if you have a restaurant in New York City, specifically in the Upper East Side. Grease traps are a fundamental part of a restaurant’s plumbing system,…

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Toilet Trouble: When to Call the Plumber

September 28, 2022

“As a new homeowner, I don’t always know when I’m supposed to call the plumber and when a problem is a situation I am supposed to handle on my own. For example – my toilet.…

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Things You Can Do Now So Your Pipes Won’t Freeze Later

September 21, 2022

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but summer is officially over. And as plumbers in Bay Ridge, we know that the season after summertime fun is get ready for winter! Winter in…

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Is My Hot Water Tank Too Small?

September 14, 2022

“My family consists of me, my wife, and our twelve-year-old twin daughters,” Dominic explained. “Which is why I don’t understand why it is so impossible for me to take a hot shower. There are only…

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When Adding A Half-Bath to the Home, Loop Plumber in Early

August 30, 2022

“We inherited this house from my husband’s family,” Glenda said. “And it’s not necessarily the most accessible for our son, who has some mobility challenges. One thing we’re doing to make life easier for everyone…

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Laundry Room Drains: Ignore Them At Your Peril

August 22, 2022

“In this family, it’s me, my husband, and our two daughters. Renee is our athlete while Danise is a little fashion model. It’s fair to say we do a lot of laundry!” April laughed. “But…

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It Takes Forever To Get Hot Water – Do I Need a Plumber?

August 14, 2022

“So here’s the situation,” Frank said. “I want to take a shower. Not in icy cold water, just a normal hot shower. So I have learned I need to turn on the water and let…

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Do You Call the Plumber For a Broken Dishwasher?

July 25, 2022

Dishwashers are appliances, so when they break, you call the appliance repair shop – right? Not necessarily. There are some times when a plumber is the appropriate professional to call for your dishwasher issues. Call…

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Do Drips Really Matter?

July 18, 2022

“Every faucet in our home drips, and it’s making me crazy,” Matti said. “My husband says it’s not a big deal. But I want to call in a plumber and have it dealt with. Who’s…

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What To Do When The Toilet Won’t Flush

July 11, 2022

It’s an awful feeling when the toilet doesn’t flush properly. You did your part – pressed the handle – and now the toilet bowl filled with water and didn’t flush at all. Perhaps the toilet…

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Improving Your Parent’s Bathroom Can Help Them Stay in Their Home Longer

June 20, 2022

If you ask a senior where they’d like to live during the rest of their life, you’ll discover that most will say “In my own home”. The reason many seniors can’t stay in their home…

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Why Does The Toilet Never Stop Running?

June 13, 2022

As plumbers in Queens, we hear lots of questions about toilets. In this article, we’re going to cover the most common concerns people have about their toilets, including: Why does the toilet never stop running?…

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Getting a Second Opinion: Is Repiping Really Necessary?

June 6, 2022

“So I am in a bit of a situation here,” Glenn said. “All the time we’ve had the house, I’ve never needed to call a plumber. Then we get a little leak in the bathroom…

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Why is the Water Coming Out of the Faucet Brown All of a Sudden?

May 19, 2022

Living in New York City, you have a reasonable expectation that when you turn on the faucet, the water that comes out will be clean, clear, and odor free. So when brown water emerges from…

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A Plumber’s Guide to Ice Makers: 3 Common Questions Answered

May 16, 2022

As New York City plumbers, we get a lot of questions about home appliances and how they relate to your home’s plumbing. Summer is coming, or so we’ve been told, and that means it’s a…

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Did Your DIY Plumbing Project Get Way Out of Hand?

May 9, 2022

“When you watch someone installing a new sink on YouTube, it doesn’t look that difficult,” Greg said. The Queens homeowner had a downstairs half-bath that needed updating, and he’d decided to do the job himself.…

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What to Do When There’s No Hot Water

April 21, 2022

Finding out you have no hot water is never pleasant. If you’ve ever stood there, letting the tap run, keeping your fingers under the icy torrent, praying that it would just start getting warmer, you…

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Why Not Treat Yourself to a Nicer Bathroom?

April 14, 2022

When families are just getting started, they have to prioritize their spending. Things the kids need are near the top of the list. But eventually, kids grow up and move out. That may be when…

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What To Do When The Toilet Keeps Backing Up

April 7, 2022

One of the really great things about home ownership is sometimes plumbing problems happen and you don’t know what to do about them. Sometimes you can resolve an issue yourself, without needing to call the…

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I Have No Hot Water – What Do I Do?

March 23, 2022

“I kind of knew there was something wrong with my water heater,” Frank said. “Each day, the water seemed to be getting less and less hot. And this morning when I was going to get…

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My Kid Flushed Peppa Pig Down the Toilet – Now What Do I Do?

March 18, 2022

“My daughter Yasmine has a Peppa Pig toy she has with her 24/7. And she’s at that age where you can’t turn your back for a minute. Two seconds in the bathroom, and I hear…

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I Think My Pipes Are Leaking – What Do I Do?

March 14, 2022

“When I opened up my water bill, my jaw hit the floor!” Stephanie said. The East Village homeowner had never seen the bill that high in her life. “So I asked my sister, what should…

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Why Are My Pipes So Noisy & Should I Care

February 28, 2022

As a plumber near Belmont, one of the things I’m often asked about is noisy pipes. Some people have very noisy plumbing. While this is far from ideal, they live with strange gurgling sounds in…

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Spring Means It’s Time to Check Your Sump Pump

February 21, 2022

Springtime in New York is wonderful, no doubt. Here in the Brownsville area, it gets really pretty in places. But we’re plumbers, not landscapers, so we wanted to take this minute to talk to area…

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What to Do If the Faucet Breaks in Your Apartment

February 14, 2022

“Honestly, I don’t know what happened,” Warren said. “Even though I was right there when it happened.” While attempting to get some water for his plants, Warren had the faucet in his Chinatown kitchen break…

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Why Is The Sink Draining Slowly?

January 28, 2022

As a plumber near Bayside, one of the problems we frequently hear about is slow drains. This could be the drain for the kitchen sink, it could be the drain in the bathroom sink or…

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Why Isn’t There Any Hot Water? A Guide to When To Call the Plumber

January 17, 2022

In August, a cold shower may sound wonderful. In January in Brooklyn Heights, not so much. If you’ve suddenly started experiencing no hot water in your home, or you have hot water but only on…

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NYC Gas Plumber Review

January 12, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXJHr4nGDdU Great and very experienced gas plumber/specialists. Highly recommend.

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Planning a New Bathroom? About the Wet Room Trend

January 10, 2022

If you’re thinking about upgrading your bathroom in 2022, it’s time to talk about a new design trend. Home design publications are already starting to gush about wet rooms. Wet rooms are basically bathrooms where…

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What to Do About a Plumbing Emergency During The Holidays

December 26, 2021

A plumbing problem is always distressing, but during the holiday season it can be extra awful. Having the toilet clog up or no hot water when you have guests is just no fun – and…

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How To Get Your Gas Turned Back On

December 20, 2021

When Con-Ed inspectors find that there’s a gas leak in your home, they shut the gas off. This is a safety measure. However, many homeowners are surprised to have their gas shut off during an…

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How To Tell If Your Pipes Are Frozen

December 13, 2021

We all know that water freezes when it gets cold. Unfortunately, this includes the water that’s inside your home’s pipes. During the typical NYC winter, some homeowners experiencing frozen pipes – especially in pipes that…

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NYC Plumber Review

December 9, 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tjBvmemC4I Extremely happy with his services and how professional and skilled he is in resolving plumbing issues that I have faced in my house.

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Toilet Trouble: What You Can Fix Yourself & When You Need a Plumber

December 6, 2021

Ah, the joys of home ownership! Discovering the toilet is clogged makes no one happy. But it can feel good to fix a plumbing issue on your own – plus you save money. Here are…

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Why Is My Water Bill So High? Ask Your Plumber

November 18, 2021

“In a typical month, I know what my bills are going to be,” Yvette said. “So when I check my bank and see a payment went out that was much, much larger than I expected,…

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Take Steps Now to Prevent Frozen Pipes Later

November 11, 2021

With winter weather inarguably on the way, we asked one of the top Brooklyn plumbing companies for tips to prevent frozen pipes. Here’s what they had to say: Insulate Pipes Against Cold Winter Weather The…

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Kitchen Sink Clogged? 3 Things You Should Know

November 8, 2021

There’s nothing more aggravating than a kitchen sink clog. When water fails to go down the drain, you might feel anger, frustration, and a little bit of anxiety. What’s stopping the drain from functioning properly?…

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5 Things You Must Do When You Have A Major Plumbing Leak in Your Home

October 25, 2021

When you have a major plumbing leak in your home, there are 5 steps you must take to get the situation under control. The purpose of these steps is to reduce damage to your property…

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Is Rusty Water A Sign My Water Heater is Failing?

October 18, 2021

When you own a home, keeping ahead of home maintenance chores can be tough. Plumbing concerns often go by the wayside until there’s an issue you can’t ignore. One such example: rusty water appearing when…

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When Is Repiping Necessary

October 11, 2021

As a home owner, you know that maintaining the property can be quite an expense. In terms of home plumbing issues, a main concern is your pipes. These can be the pipes that carry water…

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Local Plumbers Reviews in NYC

October 7, 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI-InoS1XiI A pleasure to work with! I have not been an easy customer – calling every day with MANY questions – and James at Boris has been a delight. Before taking the job and any…

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Is It Bad If My Pipes Make Noises?

September 18, 2021

“Summer is almost over. I am so nervous,” Alaine said. What has the Brooklyn homeowner so nervous? It’s the strange noises coming from her home heating system that has her freaked out. “You remember how…

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Minimizing Downtime: Finding the Most Responsive Commercial Plumber in NYC

September 10, 2021

If you’re a business owner, you know there’s nothing more important than keeping the doors open. Anything that slows you down or even worse means stopping operations for a time needs to be avoided. In…

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