How To: Plumbing

Drains are usually needed in the fall and winter, when leaves, debris and snow in New York City piles up.

How to Prevent a Clogged Drain
There are multiple ways to fix a clogged drain, but the best thing to do is try to prevent it from happening in the first place. Taking preventative measures when it comes to the plumbing in your home can save you money in the future.

Here are some frequently asked questions that have easy solutions!

Mold is a word that we do not like to hear. Although it is unappetizing to think about, it is imperative that every home or business owner understands the causes of mold and the ways to remedy it since an ongoing presence of mold can lead to dangerous health effects such as lung and other respiratory problems.

To stop plumbing problems in their track before they progressively become worse, you should know what to look for:

• Service your boiler just before the heating season starts so it’s ready for winter, servicing your heating system is very important before the winter. If you use oil then your chimney needs to be vacuumed. 

How to conserve water/hot water

To save on your water bill use high-efficient fixtures and tools

• Example: changing to a high-efficient toilet, such as a 1.2 or 1.6 gallon toilet

Water saving devices can be put inside the strainers of your faucets and your shower heads

A water saving device is a washer (with a pinhole) that reduces the amount of water that flows through it but also increases the pressure.

Some common items should never be flushed down the toilet. These low cost items can create hundreds of dollars in damage to your plumbing system! 

• Sanitary napkins
• Feminine care products