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Pro Plumber Tip: Leak in the basement

We receive a lot of panicked calls about water in the basement. Sometimes, it's hard to tell if it's coming from the water heater, boiler, or a drain. Water damage remediation is one of the most expensive repairs , so your local Windham CT plumber works quickly to protect your home. He will troubleshoot where the leak is coming from, provide options, and complete the plumbing repair. We'll discuss the most common cause of basement leaks, and one not-so-obvious cause. Leak cause #1: Water...

What to Expect From a Plumber: Leaking Water Heater

How does that thing work? If you aren't familiar with the equipment in your home, you're in good company. Water heater, boiler, furnace, well tank - they all just sit in your basement, quietly doing their thing. That is, until they don't. Water around the water heater or coming out from the valve means you need a plumbing repair ASAP. You don't have to know how a water heater works, but you do need to know who to call when it starts to leak. Your local Marlborough CT plumber explains what to...

Columbia CT Plumber Tips: Toilet Problems

Toilet troubleshooting tips The toilet isn't the most glamorous thing in your home. However, it's something that gets used every day, multiple times a day. When it's not working right, it's a bummer to EVERYONE in your house. Your local Columbia CT plumber has some troubleshooting tips to get you back on the right track. Problem: Overflowing When a toilet overflows, there's an obstruction in the drain. Try a hand snake or auger to clear the blockage. Sometimes, things get knocked into the...

Halloween Plumbing Tips from Columbia CT Plumber

Happy Halloween There are two sides to Halloween. There's the spooky ghosts and bloody zombies. Then there's the pretty princesses and funny clowns. All in all, Halloween tends to be a pretty fun holiday for adults and kids alike. What's not so fun is a plumbing emergency "trick." Your local Columbia CT plumber explains how to keep the jack o' lanterns from exacting their revenge! Avoid a spooky plumbing emergency If you haven't carved your pumpkin yet, it's not too late. Now's the perfect...

Vernon CT Plumber: Boiler Troubleshooting Tips

Heating season is near We're approaching heating season here in Vernon CT. It's time to check out your boiler before it's time to put it to work. We never know if we're going to have a light snow season or get Nor'easter after Nor'easter. We DO know that heat is important during those storms! If your boiler breaks down in the middle of a storm, it might be a few days before a heating repair truck can get on the road. Your local Vernon CT plumber has some troubleshooting tips to get you...

How to Remove Sediment in Your Water

What causes sediment in my water? Nature is a beautiful thing. Beyond its beauty, it also provides us with valuable resources. We cannot live without water. We are lucky to have safe drinking water in our country. We're also lucky to further treat it when it has natural imperfections. One natural imperfection in well water is sediment. Sand can get sucked up through your well pump and passed through your home. Sediment will clog up your faucets, boiler valves, and water heater. Eventually,...

Home Selling: Columbia CT Contractor Tips

Getting market ready Selling your Columbia CT home can be a stressful process. A buyer may have specific financing that require a few extra steps on your part, to make it a smoother transaction. A popular loan, especially for first time homebuyers, is through FHA. An FHA loan is a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration. An appraisal and inspection is required, and can be "nit-picky." We'll go over some of the plumbing and electrical items that an FHA appraiser will look for. If...

Top Plumbing and Electrical Tips for Fall

Hello fall This week officially kicks off the Fall season. Many of you have already been to the local orchard to pick out mums. Pumpkin spice everything has been on shelves for about a month. Do you think your is home ready for Fall? I'm not talking about lining up the hay bales and pumpkins. Decorating for the season is a lot of fun, don't get me wrong. But, I'm talking about the electrical and plumbing systems in your home. Fall is a great time to do some preventative maintenance before the...

Emergency Drain Service Available

Be proactive Your local Bolton CT plumber offers emergency drain cleaning service. Clogged, backed up, slow, sluggish , however you describe it, we clear it! Now is a good time to get a plumber out and clear the lines. The holidays are right around the corner. The last thing you need with a house full of guests or before leaving for vacation is a plumbing emergency! It's time for drain service when... You're showering and the water ends up at your knees. You wash your hands and it takes...

Advice from a Plumber: Fix It or Replace It?

Toilet problems Your local Storrs CT plumber is all about saving money. When you call us because your toilet is clogged or you notice water around it, we'll first look at what we can do to fix it. Most of the time, we're out of your hair in a few hours. Sometimes, the problem is beyond a simple fix. Other times, the best and least expensive option in the long run is to replace it. Fix it or replace it? When a Rapid Service plumber technician troubleshoots your toilet, he'll give you several...

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My thank you seems so small compared to what you have done for me. Your generosity overwhelms me. the faucet is so attractive - I love it! You made my Christmas really merry.
S. Bombria

Thank you!!! Rapid Service did a wonderful job transforming 1920s bathrooms in our house. We cannot say enough about the quality and attention to detail of each of these projects.
Anthony Power
The guys at Rapid Service did a whole "make-over" of my son's bathroom in East Hartford in March, 2014. They did a fantastic job - were there when they said they would be, were easy to contact, completed the job in a reasonable time...
Sue Rissanen

I had to call my handyman husband Rapid Service yet again! Andy and his crew are the most professional and down to earth people you will ever meet. My husband and I had a house built seven years ago and have had various issues with water, electrical and heating...
Lisa M.
My wife and I own and operate a Bed & Breakfast in our home in Scotland, CT. For a number of years we have used Rapid Service for all our electrical, plumbing, and heating needs. Most recently we had Rapid Service replace a malfunctioning kick heater in our Guest Game Room...
Bruce & Georgia Stauffer

I had Rapid Service come to my home because there was a saddle valve under my kitchen sink that was about to make a huge mess. I wasn't able to use my filtered water faucet until the repair was made. The technician fixed it AND had a great attitude while he worked. That is a rare thing lately...
Kevin S.
Great work on replacing my well water tank, Andy. You have been giving us highly competent, clean, and courteous service for the past 28 years. You're the best!"
Gerald Baril

My wife and I want you to know that we were very satisfied with our bathroom remodeling that Andy performed professionally, carefully and efficiently. The end result is a bathroom that is properly updated, functions perfectly and looks very attractive...
Curt F. Beck