NYC plumber

Buying a home for the first time is very exciting. It’s also such a process that once you’ve closed the deal and gotten the keys, you may think you never have to worry about anything ever again. Not true. Every home has its share of quirks, issues, and problems. When you have plumbing problems – …

There’s a very famous children’s book called “Everybody Poops!” Because everybody poops, everybody needs a toilet, and sometimes toilets don’t work properly. As a NYC plumber, we’re familiar with the many types of problems toilets can have, including: The Toilet Doesn’t Flush Properly. When water conservation issues began to be a top concern, toilet manufacturers …

Finding a home in NYC is hard. We’re one of the most expensive real estate markets in the world. Competition for the best addresses is fierce. When you finally find a place, the impulse is to act fast – which means that we can wind up with homes that have a few little flaws. As …

When you’re a NYC plumber, you get all kinds of questions from people. Yesterday, a Brooklyn homeowner told us that periodically there will be a foul-smelling sludge that appears in their bathtub. Building maintenance told them it’s not a big deal and it can just be washed back down the drain. The homeowner wants to …

A refrigerator can last as long as twenty years, but many don’t. The factors that determine how long a refrigerator will last include how well the refrigerator is maintained, how much the refrigerator – including features like ice makers and water dispensers – is used, and the environment the refrigerator is kept in. In other …

Home ownership is a major step, especially in NYC, where real estate prices are impressive. To make sure you’re getting your money’s worth, a home inspection is vital. But is it enough? A typical home inspection provides a general analysis of the property. If you’ve got concerns about the plumbing and home heating system, it’s …

Plumbing problems that sound minor can cause a lot of stress and aggravation. Consider the humble dripping faucet: if the sound of a steady drip falling all night long rings like a drum in your ears, you will not sleep well. Wasted water – whether it’s due to a dripping faucet or a toilet that …

“So we had a situation where the drain trap in our kitchen sink needed to be replaced,” JB said. “So I figured I’d check out how to do it online. It didn’t sound all that complicated, so I started making a list of all the tools I’d need to get – we have no DIY …

The two most common laundry room problems that require calling a NYC plumber are clogged laundry room drains and a lack of hot water. Sometimes there’s no water in the laundry room at all, which is another reason to call the plumber. Here’s what you need to know about each type of laundry room plumbing …