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Pro Plumber Advice: Prep Your Water Heater for Winter

Water damage is the MOST expensive repair to face. Most water damage in Coventry CT homes happens during the winter months. Burst and frozen pipe repair is the most common plumbing emergency we get called out for. Not only do you have to pay for a plumber, but then you have to fix sheetrock, replace rugs and even furniture. You may have to go without heat in the dead of winter, until a plumber can get out to you. Snow and icy roads can make that wait even longer. How can this headache [and...

Fall Plumbing and Electrical Maintenance Checklist

How many pumpkin spice coffees have you had so far this fall? Have you baked any apple crisp yet? Did your family make the trek to the local orchard ? There's so much FUN to be had during the fall season in Windham CT. But don't forget to get your home ready for the changing temps. Your plumbing system and electrical system need to be on that checklist too! Plumbing checklist for Fall √ Leaks - Inspect your sink and tub faucets for leaks. Take a look around your basement for any puddles or...

Andover CT Plumber Halloween Tips

Halloween candy hit the shelves at the end of August this year. Costumes started appearing in September. Now that it's October, we can say it's officially Halloween season in Andover CT! Before you carve into those pumpkins, check out these plumbing tips from your Andover CT plumber. Avoid clogged drains As scary as some of the costumes are, they aren't nearly as frightening as what a pumpkin can do to your plumbing system. After your pumpkin prepped for carving or baking, you're left with a...

4 Common Toilet Problems

A toilet can be found in every Columbia CT home, apartment or business. It may be round or elongated in shape. It may be white, bisque or almond in color. It may be a standard height or comfort height. No matter the style of your toilet, it needs to operate properly! We'll go over 4 of the most common toilet problems and what you can do to fix them. Problem #1: Leaking If you notice that your water bill is a bit higher, or that your well pump is running more often than usual, you may have a...

Pro Plumber Advice: Well Pump Troubleshooting

Well pump failure can be caused by a few things. When a customer calls because he doesn't have any water, the first thing our office staff will recommend is checking the breaker. Sometimes, it's as easy as that. Read on for more tips from your local Bolton CT plumber. Well pump troubleshooting Most well systems in Bolton CT have a submersible well pump. This means that the well pump itself is located near the bottom of a deep well on your property. It's held in place by pipe and wire. All of...

Need a Plumber for a Kitchen Faucet?

A kitchen faucet is a workhorse. It's used multiple times a day for meal prep, cleaning and hand washing. For some kitchens, a faucet is merely a functional fixture. For other kitchens, it can be the focal point of the room. However you view your kitchen faucet, eventually it will need to be replaced. Kitchen faucet types If your faucet is leaking, cracked and/or you've already spent money on a couple of repairs, it's cost-effective to replace it. There are so many choices that it can be...

Pro Plumber Advice: Well Tank Troubleshooting

When you don't have any water, there's a few things you should check before you call your local Lebanon CT plumber. One of those things is the well tank. Where is it? Your well tank is usually located in your basement, a crawlspace or a utility room. It will be near to where the water line comes into your home from your well. A well tank may be blue or gray. It's shaped like a cylinder and sits on the floor. It may be short and squat, or tall and lean. Well tank styles will differ depending on...

Your Willimantic CT Plumber for Historical Homes

At Rapid Service LLC, we love working on historic homes in Willimantic CT. They have so much character and personality! We also know they need special care. They need a plumber with experience . Experience is crucial when replacement plumbing parts are obsolete or hard to locate. Plumbing problems in older homes Does flushing a toilet send a blast of hot water into the shower? Is your water pressure not what it should be? Do you have slow draining tubs, sinks and showers? The plumbing in many...

Columbia CT Plumber: Back-to-School Plumbing Tips

We know, we know - summer went by TOO quickly!! Many Eastern CT students are back to school this week. Your Columbia CT plumber wants to help make it a smooth transition. We're sure you bought everything on the school supply list. Is your plumbing system ready too? Here are some quick plumbing tips to make your life a little less hectic. Water heater A leaking water heater we had to replace in Columbia CT When was the last time you had the water heater checked? During the school year, you use...

Clogged Drain: Step Away From The Chemicals!

Help! I have a clogged drain! The tub isn't draining. The toilet isn't flushing. The kitchen sink is backing up. You have things to do, places to go, and people to see in Marlborough CT. You don't have time to deal with a clogged drain. You need to fix this NOW. We have a guess on the two things you reach for: Plunger A chemical, store-bought drain cleaner Put down the drain cleaner Stop! We urge you NOT to use any sort of store-bought chemical drain cleaners. They MAY work [but usually don't]...

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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