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Well Repair in Columbia CT

Most well systems are dug by machine these days. However, there are quite a few hand-dug, stone-lined wells left in Columbia CT. We had to do a well repair on one recently. Our customer had plenty of water but there was a lot of sediment in it. They had a water treatment system and noticed that they had to change the filter more often. Even with the filter system, they were noticing what looked like sand in their drinking glasses. The faucets in the home were also getting clogged. Hand-dug...

We Fix Winter Plumbing Problems

Along with plenty of snow, winter brings plenty of plumbing problems in Eastern CT. Our plumbing team has been busy repairing burst pipes, thawing frozen pipes, replacing malfunctioning boiler parts, and installing new boiler units. Frozen pipes in Willimantic CT One of our plumbers visited a Willimantic CT home because they had no heat or water. The reason? The pipes froze and then burst. Here's a look at what had to be cut out and replaced: Our plumber had to cut out this section of burst...

Easy Way to Avoid Frozen Pipes

We have one very simple way to avoid frozen pipes. It’s going to seem silly. It’s probably going to make you think, “well DUH!” But our plumbers are going to offer the suggestion anyway: Keep an eye on your heating fuel gauges! That is the EASIEST way to avoid frozen pipes! If you have an auto-delivery contract with your oil company, that’s a great start. But even then, you still need to keep an eye on that gauge. When we get stretches of really cold weather, your heating system may be...

Clogged Septic System

A Hebron CT homeowner gave us a call because she discovered a leak in her basement. She thought the water was from a leaky pipe or perhaps from the foundation after a heavy rain. Since we offer leak detection services, she gave us a ring. After our technician did some diagnosing, he found the leak had to do with the septic system. He had to uncover the septic tank cover to find the inlet. Once the cover was off, it was clear what was causing the leak. The system was blocked with waste and...

Well Pump Worries in Windham

Low water pressure concerns prompted a Windham CT homeowner to give us a ring. He explained the water pressure was very low in all the faucets of his home. He was concerned that his well pump or well tank was bad. We also worried that he may have a frozen pipe since the temps dropped the night before. We dispatched a plumbing technician quickly so we could get ahead of any "surprises." Our technician began the diagnostic process as soon as he arrived at the home. There were no frozen pipes....

What is a UV Water Purification System?

Aging plumbing infrastructure Did you know that some of the plumbing infrastructure in our country is almost 200 years old?! Most of it is in desperate need of replacement or repair. Recently, Killingly CT held referendums regarding updating their 42-year old facility. " At issue is the ability of the 42-year-old facility to keep up a 24-hours-a-day/ seven-days-a-week/ 365-days-a-year schedule. The town has spent nearly $2.5 million to keep the plant running so far, according to Cinque Mars....

6 Causes of Sump Pump Failure

What is a sump pump? A sump pump is primarily used in a basement that is prone to flooding. It is a piece of equipment that sits in a basin (also known as a sump) that collects the excess water. The sump pump then takes that water, pumps it through pipes, out of your home and discharges it away into a storm drain or dry well. It's a wonderful thing when it works. You don't have to deal with a flooded basement and the associated damage costs. Unfortunately, there may come a day when you...

Troubleshooting Tips: Boiler Issues

Boiler issues in Eastern Connecticut can plague us this time of year. It's a running joke that you never know what kind of weather you're going to wake up to in New England. Or even if it'll stay the same throughout the day! It may be 50 degrees & sunshine when you sip your coffee, then 20 degrees, blustery & windy when you leave the office. Boiler issues become common during the winter months. We hope this blog helps you narrow down problems you're experiencing so you can warm up quickly!...

Broken Well Water Line

One of our Colchester CT customers called us in distress. He'd been noticing water puddles in his finished basement but couldn't figure out what was causing it. Once our technician arrived at the residence to perform some troubleshooting, the cause became clear. The water line to the well was broken somewhere. Well water line repair We dug and excavated from the well to the front of the home, in order to make the repair. Once we had access to the well water line, we were able to isolate the...

Popping Light Bulbs in Hebron CT

Popping light bulbs are never a good sign. There IS a chance that you happened to purchase a faulty bulb. However, if you've replaced it more than twice and it keeps popping or burning out, it's an indicator that there's an underlying electrical issue. If you have popping light bulbs or fixtures throughout your home, you need to call an electrician IMMEDIATELY. Causes of popping light bulbs When selecting bulbs, make sure you purchase the correct wattage for the fixture. Using the wrong...

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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