Posts Categorized: Plumbing

How to Safeguard Your Basement This Spring

As the ground thaws and the spring rains descend, homeowners face the looming threat of basement flooding. Heavy rainfall, melting snow, and saturated soil can put immense pressure on your home’s foundation, leading to water seepage and potential flooding in the basement. However, with the right precautions in place, such as a sump pump with… Read more »

Dangers of Neglecting Home Plumbing Winterization

As winter blankets the landscape with its icy grip, it’s essential to consider the health of your home’s plumbing system. Neglecting to winterize your plumbing can lead to a myriad of problems, from burst pipes to costly water damage. In this blog, we’ll dive into the dangers of not winterizing your home plumbing and offer… Read more »

How to Prevent Plumbing Problems This Holiday Season

The holidays are a special time of year. A time to gather with friends and family, savor delicious meals, and enjoy all that the season has to offer. It’s also the busiest time of the year for plumbers. The extra holiday guests and time spent in the kitchen can put extra strain on a home’s… Read more »

5 Sump Pump Maintenance Tips

Your sump pump has a very important job – to keep your basement dry by moving water away from the house. If it stops functioning correctly, you could end up with a flooded basement, damaged or ruined belongings, and a costly clean-up. Follow these 6 sump pump maintenance tips to ensure your unit is ready and working… Read more »

How Long Do Sump Pumps Last?

A flooded basement is a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Basement flooding can destroy valuables, compromise building materials, and give rise to mold and mildew growth. A sump pump can protect your home from heavy rains, melting snow, and rising waters. However, even with the best of care, it won’t last forever. How will you know when… Read more »

Fall Plumbing Tips to Help Protect Your Home

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If you’re feeling a bit melancholy, it often happens during the Fall season. While you may be relieved of hot and humid conditions, winter is straight ahead – and it’s hard to ignore. Then again, so is the fun of Halloween, Thanksgiving feasts, kids home from college, fall harvest fairs, and so much more. Do… Read more »

Is a Tankless Water Heater Right for You?

When something new comes on the scene, it’s often met with a good bit of skepticism. This holds true for early-model automobiles, airplanes, televisions, smartphones, and a whole lot more. It’s no surprise that much the same happened when the first tankless water heaters came on the scene. People and plumbers alike likely wondered how… Read more »

How to Test for High Water Pressure

Let’s play “Would you rather…?” As in, you’re walking through a park, would you rather find a $20 or $50 bill? Nothing to think about. Or would you rather go hiking or relax on the beach? Aha, you love doing both, so now it becomes a more difficult choice – depending on the time of… Read more »

How to Stop a Water Leak Fast

Imagine having a home security guard who’s on the scene 24/7, draws no salary, never goes to sleep, eats nothing, doesn’t play video games, and doesn’t make a mess of your bathrooms. Too good to be true? Not at all – when you purchase a water shut-off valve from Pann Home Services. Think of it… Read more »

Plumbing Tips from Boston Plumbing Pros

There are times when it’s a no-brainer – you need to call a plumber. You know, when a burst pipe is flooding your home and belongings, your water heater has produced its last drop of hot water, or there’s nothing on earth you can do clear a clogged drain. Still, learning a few plumbing basics… Read more »