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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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Pat Dolan Plumbing Has Your Back
Emergencies happen, even when you think your home's plumbing is up to par. Things like burst pipes, basement floods and even appliance leaks can be big problems, but Pat Dolan Plumbing has your back. We offer 24-hour emergency services for those times when something goes wrong outside regular office hours. Why You Should Keep our Number on Speed Dial Have you ever found yourself in a ...
The Dangers of a Leaky Pipe
You may think a leaky pipe is just an annoyance, and something that you put off dealing with until you get tired of emptying the bucket that catches the water. But, believe it or not, even a small leak in a pipe can cause lots of costly damage if it's not repaired right away. Protect Your Health Most importantly, leaky pipes can actually be harmful to ...
Signs It’s Time to Call a Plumber
We've all been there: the toilet overflowed and you managed to get it under control, but are wondering if you should still call a plumber. Or, you keep mopping up a certain spot in your basement hoping that whatever is causing the problem will just go away. These are times when it's important to call a plumber to get things taken care of ...
Preventing & Getting Rid of Mold
The best way to deal with mold is to prevent it from growing. Once you find mold in your home, it can be very difficult and expensive to remove it. Luckily, it's not impossible to rid your home of mold. Here's what you need to know about preventing mold and getting rid of it, should your home fall victim to it. Prevention is the Best Policy If ...
Plumbing Emergency 101
Plumbing emergencies can be bad news. Whether your basement is flooding or your toilet won't stop over flowing, there are few things worse than having your plumbing system backfire on you. Luckily, with a little background knowledge and some basic preparation, your next plumbing emergency doesn't have to be quite as bad. Keep Supplies on Hand Keeping things like a plunger, a large bucket, rags and a mop ...
5 Things You Should Know About Your Pipes
Not everyone is a hardware expert, and as a homeowner, you may not know all the ins and outs of what makes your home work well. However, knowing the basics of your plumbing system and your home's pipes can be extremely helpful. Just think, next time you call your plumber you'll be able to tell him where the problem is, and not just "something ...
Why You Should Keep Your Plumber On Call
You probably have emergency phone numbers for your doctor and your local police station in a convenient place. But, have you ever considered keeping your plumber's number handy too? Keeping your plumber on call can save you time and money in a water emergency, and may end up being the best thing you could do for your plumbing system. Time is Money When your toilet is ...