Winter is coming and is almost here! The professionals at Go Pro Plumbing & Heating know the importance of preparing your pipes to withstand the cold weather as well as letting our clients know how to prevent a problem during the winter months.
Drains are usually needed in the fall and winter, when leaves, debris and snow in New York City piles up.
Recently, more and more people are becoming aware about their impact on the environment. There are many small ways to help save the environment by just switching things up with your plumbing:
The Facts on Leaks:
• The average household's leaks can account for more than 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year, or the amount of water needed to wash 270 loads of laundry.
It has been a frigid winter, but we have finally made it to spring! With the change of weather comes a change in how your plumbing should be handled:
In an event of a serious plumbing emergency such as a flood or a cracked pipe, do not try to fix the situation yourself because it could cause an even bigger problem. The only thing you should do is call a professional plumber and try to alleviate the issue as much as you can till the plumber arrives.
Steam leaks are harmful to your health and your wallet. When installed incorrectly, a heating system can have gaps in the piping, which causes steam to leak out, making a whistling noise.
Whenever we see that the water is not going down the drain and it is clogged, many of us reach for the liquid drain cleaner to fix the problem but that might actually do more harm than good. Even a plunger will help more than a drain cleaner most of the time!
The Five Things You Need to Know:
-Know how old the plumbing system is. If the plumbing system in the building/house is old compared to the other buildings nearby, it is more likely that you will have to repair or even replace the entire system because they could have corroded so much that the water pressure will get worse as the years go by.
Here are some frequently asked questions that have easy solutions!
Recently, a customer called our emergency service in a total panic because the toilet was leaking in her home, causing a flood. Since Go Pro Plumbing & Heating’s emergency service operates 24/7, one of our expert plumbers rushed over to fix the problem. He found the bottom floor bathroom covered with water that was seeping to all of the other rooms. It turned out that the main water line was clogged, which was causing the toilet to leak.
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:
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