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Plumbing tips for Rockland County homes

Leaks and emergencies

Burst pipes, frozen pipes and water where it should not be. What to do before anything else.

  • Finding and closing your main shut-off valve
  • Frozen pipes: thawing them safely, and preventing them
  • Tracking down a leak you can hear and cannot see

More about leaks and emergencies

Drains and toilets

Slow sinks, blocked tubs and toilets that run all night. Most of these you can fix yourself.

  • Clearing a drain without harsh chemicals
  • Fixing a toilet that runs or will not flush properly
  • Signs that the blockage is in the main sewer line

More about drains and toilets

Water heaters

How long they last, how to look after one, and the warning signs that it is about to fail.

  • Flushing the tank, and why it matters
  • No hot water: the simple checks first
  • Repair or replace, and tank or tankless

More about water heaters

Boilers and radiators

Hot water and steam heating is common in Rockland homes. A little routine care goes a long way.

  • Bleeding a radiator that stays cold
  • Banging and gurgling pipes explained
  • What an annual boiler service should include

More about boilers and radiators

Faucets and fixtures

Dripping faucets, weak showers and the small jobs that are well within reach of a careful beginner.

  • Stopping a dripping faucet
  • Low water pressure at one fixture or all of them
  • Replacing a shower head, a faucet or a toilet seat

More about faucets and fixtures

Need a professional?

Some jobs are not for a weekend. Here is how to find a plumber near you in Rockland County and check the license before work starts.

Find a licensed plumber