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How to Fix a Slow Drain

Most of the time, the cause of a slow drain is a build up of hair or grease. Sometimes, a toy or hair accessory somehow gets knocked in. The drain will run slower and slower as more stuff sticks to what's already in there. Eventually, it will get completely clogged and you'll be left with a sink or shower full of dirty water. Who has time for that?! Slow drain solutions The most common solution we hear people trying to use is chemical drain cleaners. We do NOT recommend using them for a slow...

How to make laundry fun

Okay, so maybe that's a little bit of a stretch. Doing laundry rarely tops anyone's list of the most enjoyable things to do in life. We may not be able to make the process more fun BUT we can make it easier. Making laundry fun vs. easier A task can be dreadful if there's difficulty involved. The degree of difficulty can span from the amount of physical labor that's involved to the availability of the tools that are needed. Oftentimes, when we don't have everything that we need, we avoid the...

Small Bathroom Updates Make a Big Impact

After years of looking at the same thing, who wouldn't want to completely remodel their bathroom? Of course we would ALL love that option! However, we know that the wallet doesn't always agree with our dreams. That doesn't mean you can't do some updating though. Just changing out some fixtures, like faucets or lighting, can make a bathroom feel brand new. In Storrs CT, we installed new faucets, sinks, vanities and countertops in two bathrooms. The flooring, toilets and bathing areas stayed the...

Spring Home Maintenance: Plumbing Edition

Think Spring....Maintenance! The calendar says it's officially Spring. Whew, we didn't think that winter was EVER going to end! Assuming we are in the clear for any more major snow falls, it's time to think about and plan your springtime home maintenance. Outside faucets Watering your gardens, washing the car and bathing the dog are all made easier with an outside faucet. You will also be all set for when even warmer temperatures roll around and you need to hook up a sprinkler or fill up the...

Tamper Resistant Receptacles Save Kids

Get ready for baby! You've spent months preparing for the arrival of your pride and joy. You have the car seat installed, the crib set up and you're pretty sure you've covered all the advice you're read in countless parenting books and blogs. You. are. READY. Well, as ready as you're ever going to be! Many new parents choose to wait until their new arrival is closer to crawling to begin the child-proofing process. We urge you NOT to wait. Once a new baby enters the home, your routines are off,...

World Plumbing Day 2015

What is World Plumbing Day? The World Plumbing Council initiated March 11th as an international day of awareness of the important role of plumbing in modern society. Many people go about their day-to-day routines unaware of how plumbers protect the safety and health of their nations. Not every country is as lucky as the US. Many people, including millions of children, die each day due to unsafe drinking water or no access to water at all. World Plumbing Day was created to create the necessary...

New Cause of Clogged Drains

Clearing clogged drains is one of the most common plumbing service we perform. Most of the time, there is an indicator before the drain is completely stopped up. The water in the kitchen sink or bathtub will drain slower and slower until it stops draining completely. It's rare that a clogged drain happens out of the blue. If your drain suddenly appears clogged in the wintertime, you may have a frozen pipe . Causes of clogged drain Common causes of a clogged drain are: food and grease build up...

2015 New Water Heater Regulations

The U.S. Department of Energy has put into effect new regulations that require all manufacturers of water heaters to meet a higher energy factor (EF) rating. Based on the new requirements, there will be significant changes to water heaters manufactured after April 15, 2015. This includes gas-fired, oil-fired, electric, tabletop, instantaneous gas-fired and instantaneous electric. Tankless water heaters already meet the new requirements. How does this affect me? Some of the changes that affect...

A Comparison between Tankless and Traditional Water Heaters

When you consider installing a water heater in your home, you should consider whether you should go with a traditional tank system or with a tankless system. Both have certain upsides that you should know before making your decision. Ultimately you should go with the type of Manchester water heater that will best fulfill your family’s water heating needs within your budget. To start, traditional water heaters have large tanks, generally holding somewhere around eighty gallons of water. The...

Avoid Water Heater Leaks in Winter

Leaking water heater in Mansfield CT that we had to replace We've blogged, tweeted and facebooked the proverbial horse when it comes to avoiding frozen pipes in the winter. Another piece of plumbing equipment you need to keep an eye during winter on is your water heater. Whether it's a gas, oil or electric water heater, winter can do a number on it. Constant dips and thaws throughout our brutal CT winters put stress on the the metals. All that contracting and relaxing can create cracks. If you...

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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