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  • Don’t Let These Common Plumbing Problems Put a Damper on Your Holidays

    With the holidays just around the corner, the last thing you want to have to deal with is an overflowing toilet or a clogged drain. Unfortunately, the holidays can be a bad time for your plumbing because your disposal gets used more, you have guests using your bathroom appliances more and in short, your plumbing takes some extra wear and tear. However, if you know what ...

  • How Your Plumbing Can Help Save the Environment

    You may not realize it, but the type of plumbing you install in your home and the way you use it can help save the environment. In fact, making some simple changes to your plumbing may be one of the easiest ways to make a positive impact on our lakes, rivers, forests and air. Install Green Plumbing Fixtures In general, green plumbing is defined as any system ...

  • 5 Things to Know About Commercial Plumbing

    Commercial plumbing is designed and built to be able to handle the everyday wear and tear that comes with dozens of employees or hundreds of customers using it each day. It is vital that your business' plumbing is well maintained and that it can meet your own and your customers' needs so that you can focus on running a successful business and let ...

  • When to Hand DIY Fixes Over to the Pros

    Trying to fix your own leaky pipes or broken appliances often comes from good intentions, but the idea doesn't always bring good results. Sure, there are times when you can execute a quick fix or a DIY Band-Aid to hold you over for a while, but to repair your home's plumbing the right way you need a professional's help. It's an Emergency In an emergency, never try to fix ...

  • Why You Should Have Your Drains Cleaned After Thanksgiving

    Would it surprise you to hear that one of the busiest times of the year for plumbers is the weekend after Thanksgiving? After you've enjoyed your turkey and had your fill of pie, Thanksgiving dinner clean up often involves using your kitchen sink and garbage disposal to the max. With all the leftovers that get sent down the drain, you run the risk of ...

  • Plumbing Myths and What to Believe Instead

    With all the do-it-yourself advice out there, how do you know what plumbing advice to follow and what to ignore? Many of the tips you hear are helpful and can help you keep your plumbing system running smoothly. However, some of the advice people pass on isn't exactly true. These so-called tips can damage your plumbing and even cause expensive damage. When you know what advice is credible and ...

  • Cleaning Up After Flooding

    Many areas we serve suffered damages from Hurricane Sandy. As a Long Island plumber, we saw first hand the strength of the storm. Now that the clean-up phase has begun, you may be wondering how and where to start cleaning up if your property was flooded. Here are some steps you can take as you begin this difficult process: Before You Start Before you even start the clean-up ...

  • Scary Plumbing Situations & How to Survive Them

    Scary plumbing situations can happen any time and with virtually no warning. If you have a professional plumber performing regular maintenance on your system, you will be less likely to face any of these situations. If you are looking for a plumber in Merrick, or a plumber in 11566, we can perform professional maintenance on your plumbing system. However, plumbing emergencies can occur in almost any situation. ...

  • 5 Steps to Winter-Safe Plumbing

    As it gets cold, protecting your home's plumbing is very important. There are certain precautions you need to take to prevent frozen or burst pipes, which can cause extensive and costly home damage. Here are five things you need to do to winterize your plumbing before the temperature drop. Insulate Pipes and Your Water Heater The pipes in your basement are especially susceptible to cold temperatures. If they get too ...

  • Starting the Oil to Gas Conversion Process

    Have you considered converting your home's oil plumbing system to a gas system? We offer oil to gas conversion on Long Island, and have highlighted the benefits of converting to oil. From saving money to having more comfortable heat during the winter, there are several benefits to using gas instead of oil. The process of converting ...

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