• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to after header navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Boris Mechanical

Boris Mechanical

NYC Plumber

  • Request Service Here
  • Call 212-260-2006
  • Plumbing Services
  • Gas Line Services
    • Local Law 152
  • Drain Cleaning
  • NYC Violations
    • Local Law 152
  • More Services
    • Local Law 152
    • Fire Sprinkler
      • Fire Sprinkler Testing
      • Fire Sprinkler Violations
      • Pipe Painting
    • Standpipe
    • Fire Pump
      • Fire Pump Testing
    • Backflow
      • Backflow Violations
  • Reviews
  • Contact

You Can Have a Better Shower

October 27, 2023 by Boris Mechanical

As a licensed plumber in Manhattan, I hear a lot about what makes people unhappy with their shower. Number one issue: terrible water pressure. Number two issue: water temperature – in other words, no hot water. Number three issue: Poor shower drainage – an issue that can lead to unpleasant smells in the bathroom.

Understanding Poor Water Pressure in Manhattan Homes

Poor water pressure happens when something physically interferes with the movement of water through the water supply lines. The most common causes of physical interference are the pipes – especially if they are corroded or damaged – and valves. Valves can be stuck partially closed, reducing the flow of water through the pipes.

Your Manhattan plumber will inspect your pipes to determine what’s causing poor water pressure in your shower. Clogged pipes and clogged showerheads are very common causes, which can be addressed by flushing the pipes and clearing tap obstructions.

Understanding Why There Is No Hot Water

The occasional cold shower can be refreshing, but nobody wants to deal with that all of the time. If you have no hot water, or hot water only from time to time, have your Manhattan plumber take a look at the situation. The useful life of a water heater is between 15-20 years, so if your water heater is older than that, it may be time for water heater replacement. Signs your water heater is failing include a lack of hot water, strange noises coming from the water heater, cracks or other damage to the water heater, and puddles around the water heater.

Understanding why the Shower Won’t Drain

Shower drain pipes often become clogged with hair. Soap, shampoo, and other shower products can also contribute to clogged shower drains. All drains need periodic cleaning. If your shower drain is clogging, have your Manhattan plumber clean the drains. This small home repair will make a huge improvement in how your household drains smell!

Category: NYC PlumbingTag: licensed plumber in Manhattan

About Boris Mechanical

Previous Post:How Often Should Gas Lines Be Replaced?
Next Post:Tips for Choosing a New Gas Stove

Sidebar

Request Service Now

Proudly Serving:

Manhattan

Alphabet City, Battery Park City, Bowery, Carnegie Hill, Chelsea, Chinatown, Cooperative Village, East Village, Greenwich Village, Harlem, Hell’s Kitchen, Inwood, Kips Bay, Koreatown, Lenox Hill, Lincoln Square, Little Germany, Little Italy, Lower East Side, Madison Square, Manhattan Valley, Marble Hill, Morningside Heights, NoHo, NoLita, NoMad, Peter Cooper Village, Rose Hill, SoHo, TriBeCa, Tudor City, Two Bridges, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Washington Heights

Brooklyn

Bay Ridge, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Boerum Hill, Borough Park, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn Heights, Brownsville, Canarsie, Clinton Hill, Cobble Hill, Crown Heights, Dyker Heights, East Flatbush, East New York, Flatbush, Fort Greene, Gerritsen Beach, Gravesend, Homecrest, Kensington, Madison, Mill Basin, New Utrecht, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Sea Gate, Sunset Park, Windsor Terrace

Queens

Arverne, Astoria, Bayside, Bellerose, Cambria Heights, College Point, Corona, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Far Rockaway, Floral Park, Flushing, Fresh Meadows, Glen Oaks, Hollis, Howard Beach, Jamaica, Kew Gardens, Little Neck, Long Island City, Maspeth, Middle Village, New Hyde Park, Ozone Park, Queens Village, Rego Park, Richmond Hill, Ridgewood, Rosedale, Saint Albans, South Ozone Park, South Richmond Hill, Sunnyside, Whitestone, Woodhaven, Woodside

The Bronx

Allerton, Baychester, Bedford Park, Belmont, Castle Hill, City Island, Concourse, East Morrisania, East Tremont, Eastchester, Edenwald, Fordham, Kingsbridge, Locust Point, Longwood, Melrose, Morris Heights, Morris Park, Mott Haven, Norwood, Parkchester, Pelham Bay, Pelham Parkway, Riverdale, Soundview, Throgs Neck, Tremont, University Heights, Van Nest, Wakefield, West Farms, Woodlawn

Boris Mechanical & Plumbing | 465 Grand St New York, NY 10002-480 | LMP 2356 LFSC 630

Copyright © 2025 · Boris Mechanical · All Rights Reserved · Powered by MediaRight Technologies