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Manchester Plumbing, Remodeling, Electrical & Heating Tips

Do You Have a Rocking Toilet?

What causes a rocking toilet There are a few things that cause a rocking toilet. Aside from clogged toilets and ones that won't flush, a rocking toilet is one of the common calls that we get. One cause may be that there is a leak that has rotted the floor underneath. The water sits there and the wood starts to deteriorate. Now the floor is wobbly and uneven. Since the floor isn't as stable as when the toilet was installed, that level connection isn't as tight. The toilet will have to be pulled...

What is an indirect water heater?

Traditional water heater Before I go into explaining what an indirect water heater is, let's talk about the one most people are familiar with. A "traditional" water heater is a piece of equipment that heats the water for your showers, hand washing and cooking needs. It is powered by electricity, oil or gas. It runs independent of any other plumbing equipment in your home. Traditional water heaters have a lifespan of about 10-15 years, depending on the quality of your water and how well it's...

Space Heater Safety Tips

Space heaters can be fire hazards Space heater safety needs to be at the top of everyone's minds. Each winter, we see the horrible headlines of families displaced due to a fire. They can be so easily prevented. Space heaters are often used during the coldest days of the year, to provide that extra burst of heat. Sometimes, they are used to help with the cost of heating in between oil fills. According to the National Fire Protection Agency [NFPA], space heaters are the leading cause for house...

Electrical Safety for the Holidays

Our friends at the Electrical Safety Foundation International [ESFI] have put together some great electrical safety tips to help you prepare for the holidays. Prepare with care Planning and preparation is essential to reducing your stress during the holiday season. While we can’t help you manage your budgets, guests, and travel arrangements, we can help you plan and arrange for safe holiday decorations. If you didn't change your smoke detector batteries when you set your clocks back, now is...

Tips for Backed Up Drains

Backed up drains are usually house guests that overstay their welcome after a holiday of entertaining. The week following Thanksgiving keeps is the busiest week of the year for plumbers. We have a few solutions for backed up drains. Prevent clogs Having a lot of people in your home, in a short burst of time, can tax your home's plumbing system. Sometimes, things get flushed down the toilet that shouldn't. Common items that cause backed up drains are tampons, sanitary napkins and small items...

A Heated Bathroom Floor Keeps Toes Toasty

Stay warm this winter A heated bathroom floor. Just stop to think about that for a moment. A long, hot shower feels GLORIOUS during the freezing winter months. The warm water melts away the stresses of the day, and the steamy air brings relief to your irritated sinuses. It's a relaxing end to a day or an inviting start to one. But what doesn't feel so glorious? Stepping out into an icebox. Not only are you assaulted by the cooler air, but the floor beneath your feet might as well be an ice...

Boiler Maintenance Tip

Boiler maintenance saves money Boiler maintenance truly does pay off. While it is one more thing to add to your ever-growing-never-quite-finished to-do list, it will save a lot of heart ache. And money! Heating season is in full swing. We recommend establishing a relationship with a local oil company . They will offer service contracts that will ensure you receive an appointment for an annual cleaning. This will help your boiler run efficiently and add years to its life. A boiler is a huge...

Garbage Disposal Tips

Benefits of a garbage disposal A garbage disposal provides a wonderful environmental benefit. Each day, TONS of food waste gets dumped into landfills. It sits there to decompose and creates methane. Methane is a greenhouse gas that is 20 times more potent than CO2. This is a hazard to our ozone environment. By using a garbage disposal, that food waste is kept out of the landfills and keeping our environment safer. "If 30,000 households in a community switch from disposing food waste in a...

What Causes Pinhole Leaks?

What causes pinhole leaks? Pinhole leaks are usually caused by aging of your pipes. Over time, the minerals in the water start to corrode the copper. You may hear a constant drip somewhere over your head, or you'll feel a spray on your head when you're in your basement. A North Windham CT customer called us because she got sprayed when running a load of wash. She wrapped the pipe and put a bucket underneath to catch the water until we arrived to make the repair. Pinhole leaks can cause bigger...

Sparking Electrical Switch

A sparking electrical switch or outlet is never a good sign. A Manchester CT homeowner called us because she noticed that her light switch wasn't working and she could see a spark. We recommend that you immediately stop using any electrical source that is not working properly until a repair can be made. For added precaution, we suggest you turn the electricity off at the panel for the troubled area, if possible. Your electrical panel should be clearly labeled so you can locate your electrical...

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