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Don’t Panic When Sewer And Drain Stoppages Strike
When sewer and drain stoppages occur, it can feel a bit overwhelming, to say the very least. Toilets won't flush, sinks won't drain, and nothing anywhere will go down. Not only that, but if people try to take baths or run fixtures, water will back up through the...
When Should You Contact An After Hours Plumber?
When should you contact an after-hours plumber? The answers to that question will vary, depending on who you ask. Why? Because what some people consider emergencies, others don't, and vice versa. However, we don't want you to get confused on the matter. That's why...
Take These Steps When You Think There’s A Broken Water Line In The Wall
Imagine this; it's been a long, hard week at work, so you and you’re buddies decide to go out for dinner and drinks on Friday. But, instead of going home to change or get cleaned up, everyone chooses to head straight to the restaurant. That would normally be fine and...
3 Reasons Not To Tackle Emergency Plumbing Projects On Your Own
Emergency plumbing issues like to happen at horrible times. For instance, if a person's toilet is going to back up, there's a great chance that it will happen on the weekend. Meanwhile, if a pipe is destined to burst, it could very well do so in the middle of the...
How To Prevent A Septic Tank Emergency
With septic tanks designed to last for so long (before they can start failing), it is always a good idea to be prepared for an emergency. Most septic tank emergencies can be prevented, but only if one pays careful attention to the same. Simple malfunctions such as a...
Some Common Home Plumbing Problems
Rochester Emergency Plumbing offers high-quality plumbing installation, repair, and new construction services to municipalities, organizations, businesses, and individual households. The following are some of the most common plumbing problems that can arise: Bathtubs...
Toilet Repair – When Doing It Yourself Isn’t The Right Choice
When dealing with something like toilet repair, you may be tempted to try to handle it yourself. With all of the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) videos, you may think it's an easy repair job. However, things may not be as simple as they seem. Unfortunately, the people making...
Weekend Plumbing Service: Because Emergencies Can’t Wait
Many occupations call for a 9 to 5 workday, and that is fine. However, plumbing is not one of them. Homeowners, tenants, commercial building owners, and more need plumbers on standby. Why? Because people can't pick and choose when plumbing emergencies are going to...
3 Reasons Why Your Toilet Might Not Flush
Most Rochester, NY residents, ourselves included, don't give much thought to their toilets as long as they're working right. However, when the water in the bowl begins to rise, that's the only thing on a person's mind. They have to think quickly and turn off the...
Plumbing Tips To Help Your 4th Of July Party Go Smooth
Are you hosting a 4th of July bash, party, or get-together this year? If so, good for you. Now could be the perfect time to cut loose and burn off some steam. Just please be careful before, during, and after the event. We are here to talk about plumbing tips today...
What Is A Plumbing Emergency?
"What is a plumbing emergency?" That's a tricky question to answer, really, but we'll give it a go. Why? Because what one person views as an emergency, someone else may not, that's why. For example, even though a dripping faucet might not seem crucial to some folks,...
Plumbing Problems That Commonly Occur In The Summer
Summer is just around the corner, and there are a number of summer-related issues that come along with it. This includes plumbing problems. You can have a much safer and happier summer if you know what might happen and what you can do to try to prevent them from...
2 Scenarios When You Should Call An After-Hours Plumber
Have you ever been in a situation that required you to contact a 24-hour plumbing company? If that's the case, you have first-hand experience dealing with an emergency, and, as such, you're better prepared to handle other disasters as they arise. Of course, it's fine...
Broken Pipes Could Be On The Rise
The temperatures across the United States are on the rise, and it's getting hot outside. Plus, there typically isn't a lot of rain during the summer, not in Rochester, NY or very much anywhere else. As a result, the ground hardens, cracks, and shifts. Then, when a...
3 Signs That Your Water Heater Needs Repair
You have had a long day working and cannot wait to get back home to take that hot shower. You get home, only to discover that the water heater stopped working. This can be quite frustrating and inconvenient for you. A broken water heating system will also interrupt...
Three Signs Your Plumbing Is Broken
Whether you've just purchased your house or you're a longtime homeowner, plumbing is one of the most common parts of the home to forget about. It's all too easy to take for granted that you've got working pipes until something goes wrong. What might seem like a sudden...
Five Facts About Your Plumbing System Every New Homeowner Should Know
Purchasing a house is a milestone for anyone, regardless of whether or not it's a first home or a fifth home. First-time homebuyers should understand some important things when considering the plumbing system. Although it's not vital to be a plumber, it is important...
5 Signs You Need Plumbing Repairs
The property market in the U.S has indeed evolved, and this is a fact. Today, every home built in America contained few crucial systems such as AC systems, Heater systems, electricity, and plumbing systems. All these systems are essential to the overall comfort of a...
After-Hours Toilet Repairs For Pet-Related Catastrophes
Picture this in your mind, if you will. It is a Friday evening, you just got off work, returned home, and now you're ready to kick back and relax. But, after opening the front door, you can tell something is not quite right but can't put your finger on it. Then, as...
Cost-Effective Backwater Valves
Every homeowner dreads the prospect of having sewage rising up from the pipes and appearing in tubs, toilets, sink drains, or even the basement floor. Sadly, for all too many, this is not just the stuff of nightmares, it actually happens when there is heavy rain that...