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Banging in Water Pipes: Causes & Solutions For Water Hammer Have you ever been startled by a sudden banging noise coming from your walls after shutting off a faucet or when the washing machine stops filling? This phenomenon, commonly known as "banging in pipes" or "water hammer," can be more than … [Read more...] about Banging in Water Pipes: Causes & Solutions For Water Hammer

When temperatures drop below freezing, it’s a good idea to take some precautions around your house to prevent damage from freezing.  Just as you go to the grocery store to stock up before a snow storm, you should also take some preventative measures to ensure that your pipes will not freeze, which … [Read more...] about Preventing and Thawing Frozen Pipes

Hair-clogged drains are arguably one of the most common plumbing irritants home owners face. As a first resort, use a plunger and clean your drain trap. If this fails, you will need to use move invasive measures. Snake it Out A plumber’s snake is a flexible auger available in different lengths, … [Read more...] about How to Fix Hair Clogged Drains

Ah, the good ‘ole John in all of its glory. Let’s be real – if the toilet quits working, we’re in heaps of trouble and need it fixed quickly. Out of the myriad of plumbing concerns, experiencing issues with the toilet has got to be at the top of the list. Let’s take a look at a few common toilet … [Read more...] about Troubleshooting Common Toilet Problems

How to Stop Noisy Pipes The majority of homes in New Jersey are about 50 years old or older. As your home ages, your plumbing ages, too. Much like creaky joints in our bodies, the pipes in our homes can get pretty noisy with age and wear. Even some newer homes experience the same problems of noisy … [Read more...] about How to Stop Noisy Pipes

Plumbing Advice: Home Sewer Maintenance Because your sewer system is primarily underground, figuring out that you have sewer trouble is sometimes easier said than done. Waiting for ‘the obvious’ in this case is a disaster and something we all want to avoid. Here are a few tips and tricks to keep … [Read more...] about Home Sewer Maintenance

Are you familiar with the sound? You flush the toilet, walk away, only to still hear it running ten minutes later. What gives? A running toilet is a common household problem, keeping homeowners awake at night and wasting water constantly. Luckily, using a step-by-step approach can help you isolate … [Read more...] about How to Fix a Running Toilet

A sink that drains too slowly is a very common household nuisance, but one that can be fixed quite easily.  Most slow-draining sinks are caused by buildup of everyday materials. In a bathroom, most sink drains are clogged by a combination of hair, soap, toothpaste and other debris. While in the … [Read more...] about How to Fix a Slow-Draining Sink