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Avoid Thanksgiving Plumbing Problems

Avoid holiday plumbing disasters The week of Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of the year for plumbers. We receive a lot of plumbing calls for clogged sinks and plugged toilets. Why? This blog post will take a look at the three most common culprits of Thanksgiving plumbing problems and how you can avoid them. Problem #1 - Dumping food scraps down drains Fun Thanksgiving appetizer for the kids! All the preparations for that yummy feast mean food scraps. You wind up with piles of potato...

What is a saddle valve?

What is a saddle valve? Saddle valves can still be found in older homes. They are most commonly installed for ice maker lines or under-the-sink water filters. You may see them in hardware stores like Home Depot or Lowes. However, they are against CT plumbing code . They are an attractive "fix" because they are inexpensive and require little skill. You don't need to solder or use any tools to install a saddle valve. A saddle valve looks like this: Image credit: Home Depot How does a saddle...

What Is A Well Tank?

Private well system A well tank is found in the basement of many Eastern CT homes. If your home has a well, there are three main parts to the system: the well itself [1], a well pump [2], and a well tank [3]. Most wells in our area are drilled deep and require a submersible well. A submersible well pump sits in the bottom of the well and pumps the water up into your home. The water is stored in a well tank. You may also call it or know it as a "water tank" or "storage tank." What is the...

What is a Frost-Free Faucet?

A hose makes life a little bit easier. It's convenient to wash your car at home, or hose off the dog after an unfortunate run-in with a skunk. But a hose can also create a huge headache. If it's not disconnected before the winter weather hits, you could have a burst pipe. Installing a frost-free faucet is a great way to be pro-active. Burst pipes are one of the most expensive plumbing repairs. What happens during a freeze When the water inside the attached hose freezes, it expands and backs up...

Quick Plumbing Tip: Pumpkins & Clogged Drains

Time to carve up those pumpkins to delight all the trick or treaters! Wait...what does that have to do with clogged drains? I'll tell you. And if you don't heed my advice, you'll wind up dealing with something way scarier than any goblin on your doorstep! Avoid terrifying clogged drains It can be tempting to dump all the pumpkin guts into a toilet and whisk them away with a simple flush. You may think that the disposal can handle it. Some toilets and garbage disposals are pretty tough....

Wall-Mount vs. Vanity-Top Sink

Wall-mount sink we installed in West Hartford CT There are so many design options when choosing a bathroom sink. Try not to get too overwhelmed! Think about who will be using it and how your bathroom is laid out. Do you need extra storage? Do you mind looking at exposed plumbing? Once you think about what you want your sink to do, choosing one is simple! There are five main styles: vanity-top, console, pedestal, vessel or wall-mount sinks. In this blog, we'll compare the wall-mount and...

Bathroom Safety Tips

What is the "NKBA"? The National Kitchen and Bath Association is a non-profit organization that promotes the professionalism of the kitchen and bathroom industry. They connect remodeling professionals in North America and Canada. They are constantly providing resources and education for contractors to improve in their fields. They provide a lot of helpful information to share with consumers so that they may make informed choices. These bathroom safety tip sheet is just one example of the many...

Tiled Shower Installation in Willington CT

A tiled shower is a beautiful accent for any bathroom. Many people think that you have to remodel the entire bathroom to include it. That's not true. If you don't have the time or budget to remodel your entire bathroom, updating the shower is an affordable update. Tiled shower in Willington CT One of our Willington CT customers did just that. We updated the bathroom by creating a customer tiled shower, along with installing a new tub and plumbing fixtures. The fixtures included a new tub...

Quick Plumbing Tip: Low Water Pressure

What causes low water pressure? There are few things that can cause low water pressure. Check all the faucets to see if it's ALL of them or just one faucet that has pressure issues. If it's just one faucet, the first thing that you should to check is your faucet aerator. It's the screen that covers the hole where the water comes out. Is there mineral buildup on your showerhead? Is there food or hard water deposits in your kitchen faucet? If the answer is "yes," try cleaning out the faucet...

Electrical Safety Checklist for Fall

Happy first day of Autumn! The pumpkin spice coffee and well, all things pumpkin have been devoured the last couple weeks. But now that summer's officially behind us, it's time to get down to business. Preparing for the colder winter is no easy feat in Eastern CT. Winters are long and harsh. Even the most seasoned New Englander needs a little help to get ready for it. Fall is the perfect time to get a head start! The Electrical Safety Foundation International [ESFI] put together this helpful...

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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...
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