Smart Plumbing: Is This a Scam?

You rush to call a plumber with an emergency situation and you're shocked by the unexpectedly low bid you receive. You may be thrilled will the initial cost you are going to pay, however, you should really be saying to yourself - "Is this a scam?"

Unfortunately, there are tricks to the plumbing trade that you need to look out for in order to protect your home and your wallet. While a quality plumber may offer premium services at a competitive price, it must be presented in a professional way. 

As the customer, you should expect to receive a detailed breakdown of the costs associated with the job before it is performed. You should also only hire contractors that are properly licensed and insured. If a plumber offers you an unusually low bid when you first call, they may tack on other costs you didn't expect to pay before they complete the work that needs to be done. Since your stuck in a half solved situation, this requires you to pay more for the job than you would have ever agreed to otherwise. 

For more red flags to look out for when hiring a plumber, visit rimedia.com.

New York Plumbing and Sewer Rooter are licensed and insured professionals with over 50 years of experience in the plumbing industry. Call us today for a FREE estimate. We offer one flat affordable rate for every job and we never bill by the hour. 

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4 Questions You Should Ask Your Plumber

Since your home is important to you, taking care of it to the best of our ability is important to us. Porch.com advises that in order to find the right plumber, you ask the 4 questions listed below.

We've provided them here, as well as insight in to our answers to each:

1. How do you estimate the cost of a project like mine?
Nassau County Plumbing and Sewer Rooter charges by the job, not by the hour, which can save you money. Our customers always receive the highest quality workmanship at a flat affordable rate, and they know the price before we start! Call us for a free estimate today at 516-874-7937.

2. About how long do you think this job will take to complete?
Nassau Plumbing and Sewer Rooter is available around the clock to provide you with outstanding services. We guarantee that we will arrive at your location within 30 minutes of your call with fully stocked vans and the best equipment to get the job done as quickly as possibly. Call us today at 516-874-7937 for a timeline of different jobs.

3. Will the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room that is being worked on be usable in the evenings if the work continues over several days?
Nassau County Plumbing and Sewer Rooter has an outstanding reputation for quality, dependability, and exceptional workmanship. You can count on us to respect your home and communicate all changes to your home that will come with the job, ahead of time.

4. Are you bonded, licensed and insured?
Nassau Plumbing & Sewer Rooter is appropriately licensed for its trade and has been providing excellent service for over 50 years. Review more credentials on Angie's List. If you are a customer of ours already, leave us a review!

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Save Money on Kitchen Plumbing: 3 Tips

On your plumbing fixtures is never where homeowners want to throw their spare cash. However, without making the right decisions or taking the write steps, you can easily get tied up in extra spending on plumbing fixtures, specifically in the kitchen.

That's why we have included 3 quick tips, provided by Bath & Kitchen Showplace, to help you save money on kitchen plumbing fixtures when remodeling your home:

1. Go for Deals, Discounts and Coupons: Shop around for contractors and plumbing fixture stores that are offering special discounts and deals on their services and products. Discounts, deals and coupons are a great way to stretch your dollars not only when you are buying kitchen fixtures and services but also when you are doing your other general shopping.
2. Regular Maintenance: If you have your kitchen plumbing fixed and you take the care to regularly maintain it, it should go for an extended period without the need for new fixtures. You should schedule regular checks on your kitchen’s plumbing every month. This will help you notice and take care of the small problems like cracks and leaks. Fixing these minor problems early enough will save you from having to diagnose the problems when they are fully blown and costly.
3. Hire Plumbing Contractors Who are Experienced: Have you ever heard the saying, “Cheap is expensive?” If you hire a cheap plumber who offers substandard services, there is a very high probability that you will be needing the plumber a second and third time to fix problems on your kitchen plumbing. Some simple mathematics will tell you that in the long run, this is more expensive than hiring a costly but qualified plumber.

For a qualified plumber call NY Plumbing and Sewer Rooter at 212-235-1436. Like us on Facebook to stay up to date with plumbing tips and services.

Your Property’s Water Heating System: Pros and Cons

Trying to decide how to heat the water in your home? Whether you realized it or not, there are options based on your home type that could be more suitable than others. With the help of Proptery24, we are able to specifically look at the differences between a solar geyser heating system and heat pumps.

There are many factors involved in deciding which heating system is right for your home. You want to think about the amount of water the system will need to provide, the space and budget available, as well as the climate in the region your home is located. For example, one major benefit of using a solar geyser system is that it “can provide sufficient hot water, regardless of weather conditions and water quality.”

While multiple advantages and disadvantages come with the installation of each water heating system, today we are only going to highlight a few:

Solar Geyser

Pros

• This type of heating system provides uses free and renewable energy. 
• A solar geyser can save you up to 90 percent of your family’s water heating costs. 

Cons

• There are high upfront investment and installation costs associated with this heating system. 
• Routine maintenance is needed. 

Heat Pumps

Pros

• Heat pumps can be stored in a small space. 
• This heating system uses electricity, which means you are guaranteed to have hot water at all times. 

Cons

• Heat pumps can be noisy. 
• The system becomes less efficient if the hard water is not softened. 

Keep in mind that the maintenance needed for heat pumps requires a plumber that truly is qualified and can do the job right. Call New York Plumber or visit us on Facebook with more questions or concerns.

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