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How to Choose a Plumber You Can Trust No one looks forward to needing a plumber. While some minor issues can be addressed with a plunger and a willingness to get your hands dirty, there comes a time when the do-it-yourself approach just won’t cut it. When you are facing a serious plumbing problem, you need a professional plumber who you can count on to get the job done right the first time. Unfortunately, not all [Read More...]
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4 Easy Ways to Deal With a Clogged Toilet A clogged toilet is one of those disgusting problems that no one really wants to deal with. Unfortunately, just about everyone will face the occasional toilet clog. Fortunately, this common problem is usually one of the easiest plumbing issues to deal with. As your Rochester plumber, we are here to help if you need it, but in most cases, you can save yourself a few dollars [Read More...]
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Spring Plumbing Maintenance Tips Spring has finally sprung here in New York, and now is the perfect time to take care of some maintenance around your house. Summer tends to put a lot of strain on residential plumbing systems. Kids playing in sprinklers, adults washing cars and additional house guests using the facilities can all take a toll, so it’s important to make sure your system is ready. Here are a few spring plumbing maintenance [Read More...]
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What to Do If You Have a Frozen Pipe Frozen pipes are a headache that no homeowner wants to deal with. Unfortunately, they’re a real possibility in places with cold winter climates. When the temperature dip below freezing, pipes located along exterior walls and running through unheated areas like basements and crawlspaces are prone to freezing. While there are a number of things you can do to prevent frozen pipes, sometimes even the best efforts [Read More...]
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Common Things That Can Damage Residential Plumbing Systems Your home’s plumbing system is one of its most vital components. Responsible for bringing fresh, clean water into your home and safely removing waste and waste water, modern plumbing is a lifeline that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. Unfortunately, most homeowners don’t pay much attention to their plumbing system until there is a problem, and these problems are often disgusting and expensive to fix. The [Read More...]
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New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home’s Plumbing System In just a few short days, we’ll be heading into 2017, and if you’re like most people, you’ve probably been thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. While many resolutions will likely be broken by the end of January, we think now is the time to resolve to take better care of yourself, your family and your home in the New Year. One of the many ways to take [Read More...]
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How to Prevent Pipes from Freezing When the temperature outside plummets, it can cause major problems inside your home. Frigid temperatures can cause pipes to freeze and possible burst, resulting in flooding and expensive water damage. While there isn’t anything you can do to stop the temperature from falling, there are several steps you can take to prevent pipes from freezing in your home. Pipes in certain parts of your home are more likely to [Read More...]
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Signs You Need to Replace Your Water Heater Even a top-of-the-line water heater won’t last forever. In fact, tankless water heaters generally only last up to 20 years while conventional heaters with storage tanks last just 8 to 10. The lifespan may be significantly shortened if the unit isn’t properly maintained. No one wants to step into an icy blast of cold water when they’re looking forward to a nice, hot shower, and if you [Read More...]
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DRAINAGE, TUB & SHOWER, AND FROZEN SPIGOT PLUMBING SOLUTIONS Water Seepage from Basement Crawl Space A customer in Rochester NY called concerning water build-up in their basement crawl space which started causing seepage into the lower level living area. The customer had found that the condensation line from the furnace was just placed on the gravel floor, which was to be absorbed into the ground, but failed to do so. As a solution, the customer [Read More...]
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Hot Water Heater Upgrade Webster, NY Anode Rod Replacement Requested Customer called us to install a new anode rod for their 40 gallon gas hot water heater. The anode rod is used to help protect the heater from rusting. The customer lives in Webster where they have very hard water, so they change out the anode rod every three years to help preserve the life of their hot water heater. The customer’s heater has been [Read More...]