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How Plumbers Do Leak Detection

Leaks are one of the most persistent, and difficult to locate, troubles that can afflict your home’s plumbing. Leaks as small as pinholes can cause serious problems for pipes and building materials, leading to elevated water bills, reduced water pressure, mildew growth, and structural damage. Locating a leak is often more difficult than fixing it, and to … [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]

3 Ways Leaks Can Damage Your Home

Leaks are one of the most destructive problems that can occur in your home’s plumbing—and also one of the hardest to find. It only takes a small leak, such as a “pinhole leak,” to cause severe damage to your house. When you require leak detection in Teaneck, NJ to find where you need these destructive … [Read More]

Reasons to Replace an Old Boiler Even When It’s Still Working

A good boiler with a record of regular maintenance and repairs can outlast almost any other heating system, and will often outlast many other appliances in a home, like ovens, stoves, and refrigerators. This is a reason boilers remain popular for home heating to this day, even with so many other options. However, you should know when … [Read More]

Tanked vs. Tankless Water Heaters

When most people think of water heaters, they think of the traditional tanked models that sit in the garage or basement. They heat the water in a large tank which sits idle until you’re ready to use it. You may not know, however, that those aren’t the only types of water heaters available. Tankless models … [Read More]

How Does Hydro Jetting Work?

If you’ve experienced clogs in your plumbing system, you may have heard the term “hydro jetting” mentioned as a possible solution. The process is highly effective, though it takes professional training and equipment to properly work. Here in Westwood, hydro jetting can be applied to a wide variety of clogs and back-ups. But how does … [Read More]

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