How Long Island Plumbing Professionals Prevent and Deal with Blockages

 Officials in London described the traces of the fatberg as clinging to the top of the pipe and creating a thick mass. Such may be possible as the grease is normally lighter than water and could build up over time. However, cleanup crews lamented that the buildup was also due to an increased use of wipes being flushed down the toilet.

Long Island is a long way across the pond from ye olde London, but the threat of a fatberg spilling raw sewage into the streets is a scenario that can actually take place wherever there’s plumbing and sewers. Nearby New York City already runs a program to encourage residents to store spent kitchen fat, oil, and grease (FOG) in containers for recycling. If you’re worried about the existence of accumulated FOG in your sewer pipes, which could possibly trigger a backflow, consider hiring Long Island plumbing professionals like the ones from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing.

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Choosing a Dishwasher and Letting a Long Island Plumber Set It Up

 Even Long Islanders will see the rationale in doing away with old dishwashers and getting a new one, wherein the federal government has remained true in its efforts to conserve water and energy, with some incentives thrown in. If you are clueless about taking out the old dishwasher and putting the new one in its place, a Long Island plumber like the professionals at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing are ready to help.

Buying a new dishwasher will require a review of your current machine and the kitchen area it occupies. The article notes that dishwashers usually come in 24-inch models, but an 18-inch or a portable version may be ideal if the kitchen space is limited. Your plumber will also have to analyze the pipe connections between the faucet and the sink.

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Plumbing in Long Island: Bad Homeowner Habits that Damage Pipelines

From low water pressure in the house to burst pipes during winter, there are many reasons for a homeowner to call for plumbing service in Long Island. However, not all plumbing emergencies or troubles can be blamed on years of wear and tear. In fact, an article from Popular Mechanics discusses the following mistakes that homeowners usually make, which can compromise the integrity of their home’s plumbing system.

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Icy Blasts: Call Trusted Long Island Plumbers to Handle Frozen Pipes

In addition to roofing issues, overworked HVACs, and water leaks, another household problem that may be brought on by an extremely cold winter is frozen pipes. The recent Arctic Blast has certainly not spared Long Island homes this winter, keeping almost every Long Island plumber busy. In an article for the Babylon Village Patch, Henry Powederly discusses frozen pipes, and gives some helpful tips on how to prevent and deal with them.




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