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Teaneck Plumbing Guide: The Importance of Outdoor Drainage

Proper drainage is essential for indoor plumbing and outside drainage pipes. No matter where water is being drained it will need to drain properly to prevent problems.  Total Comfort Services Plumbing has a team of skilled plumbers in Teaneck who understand the importance of outdoor drainage and can handle any outdoor drainage project. Outdoor Drainage Importance Whether it is … [Read More]

Tenafly Plumber’s Tip: Clearing Clogged Drains With Biosmart Drain Treatment

Clogged drains are a problem for many Tenafly homeowners. However, there are many things you can do to stop clogs before they start, and safely maintain your drains to reduce plumbing problems. At Total Comfort Services Plumbing & Heating, we have the Drain Maid Maintenance Program with Biosmart, which allows us to clear drains without toxic chemicals. Call us … [Read More]

Dripping Faucets Drain Your Wallet

A dripping faucet may just seem annoying, but it can also waste a lot of water. A faucet that drips once a second can waste up to 3,000 gallons of water a year! One of the best things you can do to save water in your home is to repair leaks, especially ones that are easy … [Read More]

Gurgling Drains: Should I Be Concerned?

You run water down the drain of a kitchen or bathroom sink. Soon afterward, when you should hear nothing from the drainpipe, up comes an odd gurgling noise, like bubbles rising through lthe iquid. The sound is a bit unusual… but is it a reason to feel concerned? Yes, most of the time it is. … [Read More]

When Should I Rely on Liquid Drain Cleaners for Clogs?

We can answer this question quickly: never. But you probably want a more detailed response than that. Because liquid drain cleaners are so prevalent, and available on the shelves of every grocery store, it’s difficult for homeowners to accept that professional plumbers do not use nor recommend such cleaners to handle drain clogs or any other … [Read More]

The Tools Used in Professional Drain Cleaning

For the average homeowner, trying to clean a drain comes down to two basic tools: the standard sink plunger, and the bottle of liquid drain cleaner. Plungers can work well at handling simple drain clogs, and you should always have one somewhere in your house as the first resort when encountering a slow drain or … [Read More]

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