Boris Mechanical
NYC Plumber
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 reason pipes freeze and then burst is the water inside the pipes is exposed to temperatures of 32 degrees F …
“Summer’s here and that means I’ve got the AC going,” Wanda says. “But then my Mom comes to visit. She takes one step in the house and says “What is that awful smell?” I guess I kind of went nose-blind to it, but when she pointed it out, it was clear: our AC really stinks. …
New York City is known for having clean water, but there are homeowners who want to be sure their families are drinking the cleanest water possible. As a plumber in New York City we’re often asked how home plumbing impacts water quality. It’s a good question, especially if you have an older home. The concern …
Bidets are nothing new. If we might be indulged for delving into the history of plumbing for a moment, we discover that the first documented bidets are from 17th century France – a time when plumbing wasn’t nearly as sophisticated as they are now. Today, bidets, which are basically wash stations used to freshen up …
Right now, the word ‘leak’ is provoking nervous thoughts about identity theft and online security for a whole lot of people. Those aren’t the people we’re talking to here. Instead, we want to focus on another type of leak – the type that can occur underneath your kitchen sink, or in your shower, or even …
“My cousin got deployed, so I’m staying at his place while he’s away and taking care of things for him,” Daniel said. “Which is fine, great, whatever, but now the toilet won’t flush. It was fine when I got here, and then it started flushing slower and now it won’t flush at all. Back home, …
It never fails. As soon as people find out I’m a plumber in NYC, they start asking me questions about their water heater. Water heaters are apparently the most mysterious device known to mankind. There’s an almost universal tendency to take water heaters for granted. Most people never think about their water heater until it …
It’s hard to get anyone to agree on the exact number, but researchers agree that there are at least 24,000 restaurants in Manhattan. Every New Yorker has their favorite places, from the neighborhood coffee shop to swanky five-star restaurants. Every single one of those restaurants have a kitchen, and that means one or more sinks. …
“I blame social media,” Brent said. “Our toilet wouldn’t stop running, and one of those DIY pages said it was a quick and simple fix.” He shook his head. Armed with a post that told him how to adjust the toilet float, Brent went to work. “There’s a real difference between looking at something on …