Category: General plumbing information

Storm drains play a pretty important role in modern civilization and work behind the scenes to prevent flooding and damage to your homes and cities. When rainfall occurs, water flows…

Water hammer is that loud, banging noise you sometimes hear in your plumbing and can cause damage over time. Read this article for everything you need to know about water…

There's nothing more annoying than turning on your faucet and getting a sputtering, spurting mess instead of a nice steady stream of water. All those air bubbles and air pockets…

Ever turn on the tap and hear a rattle like a snake warning? Or have your shower water coming out slowly? Chances are you've got air trapped in the pipes.…

Identifying your waterline materials is important for maintaining a safe and reliable water supply in your home (especially if your water line is lead) and can be determined with just…

Thousands of people every year in the US have a leaking main water line that needs to be repaired or replaced. It's a common problem that typically requires a quick…

What Is a Sewer Line Collapse? For homeowners who are curious, a collapsed sewer line occurs when the pipe becomes crushed, completely disjointed, or falls in on itself. This causes…

Fire hydrants are something you see on every street in NYC—in fact, you'll see them every 250 to 500 feet. You may have noticed there are two or three for…

Have you ever thought about the journey of how the water supply that reaches your faucet gets there from the New York City water supply? Millions of residents rely on…

When you're dealing with a plumbing emergency or planning routine maintenance, the first questions you might ask are "Where is the water shut off valve located" and "How do I…