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Ask a Plumber: Fix It or Replace It?

Gone are the days of the one-income family and a 35-cent gallon of milk. Today, families are budgeting more than ever and taking on more DIY projects. Your Lebanon CT plumber understands that times have changed. When you have an unexpected plumbing problem, it can be stressful. Here are some tips to help you decide when to fix it or replace it. Toilet The most common toilet problems we hear about involve leaks, rocking, and constant running. We also listen to concerns about cracking and...

Pro Plumber Advice: Well Pump Upgrade

Your local Willimantic CT plumber knows that many of the older homes in the area have a jet pump well system. This type of system is outdated and inefficient. A well pump upgrade is something to consider. Jet pump vs. submersible well pump A jet pump is found in a basement or crawlspace of a home. It can also be found in a pump house on the property. Jet pumps are used in shallow wells. If water is within 25 feet of the ground's surface, it's considered a "shallow well." There are two types of...

Tips for Septic System Summer Care

Septic system failure is the last thing you want with summer in full swing and temperatures climbing. No one likes the smell of sewage on a 90 degree day. Let’s talk about what your septic system actually does for you and your home. Whether it’s a sink, washing machine, or even a hot tub, if water is used in your home, it drains into your septic system. Your septic system is responsible for filtering waste out of the water before it is absorbed into the ground. In your septic tank solid waste...

Summer Savings for Plumbing & Electrical Repairs

Luau music - check. Umbrella drink in hand - check. BBQ wafting up your nostrils - check. WAIT....THAT'S NOT BBQ, DEAR!!! The outside outlet is smoking!! Save on electrical repairs Your local Coventry CT electrician would like to announce our new summer savings available to Eastern Connecticut homeowners. You know that electricity and water don't mix. But you may not know that hidden dangers exist or where to find them. As a courtesy to keeping our community safe, we'll conduct a walkthrough...

Pro Electrician Advice: Practice Pool Electrical Safety

Your local Columbia CT electrician wants you to stay safe while you're having fun this summer. You may remember to slather on the sunscreen and chug plenty of water, but electrical safety isn't usually on the top of your mind. Electricity & water Electricity and water don't mix. That's not news to anyone. However, the CPSC reports that there's been 60 electrocutions and 50 serious electrical shocks involving electrical hazards in and around swimming pools since 1990. Electrical hazards include...

Protect Your Well Pump From Drought Damage

A well pump can be damaged easily during the summer months. Lack of rain can lead to dry wells. The CT Dept. of Health has already issued one drought advisory this season. The easiest way to protect your well pump is to conserve water. Watching your water consumption can save you thousands of dollars of emergency plumbing repair. Well pump protection tips Here's what you can do to protect your well system: Take shorter showers. Allow plenty of time between showers to let your well recover....

One Cause of Well Pump Failure: Lightning

A well pump is the workhorse of your home. It works quietly, day in and day out, providing water to your home. Until one day, it doesn't. But...my well pump is only 10 years old! But...it's worked fine for the last 20 years, why NOW?! But...we haven't changed our water consumption recently. But...our water quality is great and we've never had an issue before! Under the best conditions, your well pump doesn't need much maintenance. There is one cause of well pump failure that you can't control....

Pro Plumber Advice: Avoid Summer Plumbing Problems

We made it Connecticut! After a Spring that took its sweet time arriving, we're finally in the Summer season! Schools are letting out, vacations are around the corner and backyard parties are being planned. Summer is a season to kick back and slow down a little bit. Keep your summer nice and breezy by preparing your home's plumbing system. Nothing's worse than having to cancel the first beach trip of the season because you have to stay home to meet the plumber . Isn't that Murphy's Law?!...

What Causes Well Tank Failure?

What is a well tank? A well tank is just one part of a private well water system . If you're connected to city water, you don't have a well tank. A well tank is usually found in your basement. Sometimes, it's in a crawl space or utility room. It's shaped like a cylinder and is blue or gray. The job of the well tank is to store the water that your well pump produces. It's also known as a holding tank , water tank , or pressure tank . There's a bladder inside the tank that's surrounded by...

Hidden Cause of a Toilet Leak

Toilet leak problems are one of the most common plumbing calls we receive. A toilet leak shouldn't be ignored because it can damage your bathroom floor and waste water. There are a few reasons a Willimantic CT toilet can leak but I'm just going to cover one in this blog. Toilet tank 101 Before I go any further, let's back up and go over some basics. Most people are familiar with the parts inside the toilet tank, such as the flapper and the chain. However, you should also know about the parts...

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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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