What to Do During a Power Outage

When a blizzard hits, there’s a chance you can lose power in your home. And if you’re not prepared to take action, you can put your safety at risk. So as your Long Island plumbing experts, we’d like to provide you with a few tips on what to do during a power outage in winter:

Carry these items on hand

• Flashlight
• First-aid kit
• Candles and matches
• Battery-operated radio
• Supply of food and water

Be sure you also follow these tips

Layer up - Dress warmly in several layers if losing electric also means you lose your heat. The more layers, the more body heat you will generate.

Stay in one room - Move to one room in your home (preferably on the south side of your home where there’s more sunlight or a room where you have a fireplace). You’ll feel much safer and warmer, especially if there are few windows to create a draft.

Run the water - Run a stream of water in your bathrooms and kitchen to prevent pipes from freezing during the storm. But if you can insulate your pipes as a preventative measure, you won’t have to worry as much about the possibility of frozen pipes.

Talk to neighbors - Communicate with your neighbors about the electricity in their home. It’s possible they have a backup generator or did not lose power. The more you stay in touch, the better you are all able to help each other.

Remember, if you run into any plumbing issues this winter, Nassau Plumbing and Sewer Rooter is just a phone call away! We are here for your emergency needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Give us a call at 516.874.7937 or visit our website to learn more about our services. 

Winter Safety Tips

It’s official - New York is finally experiencing expected freezing temperatures! While you probably have your home heating on full blast, we wanted to also help you stay safe from fire dangers and plumbing disasters. Here’s a list of some important safety tips to consider this winter:

 

Protect your fireplace - Avoid fire hazards by placing a glass or metal fire screen over your fireplace to protect your home from sparks and hot fire logs.

Avoid appliances for heating - Using your stove or oven to heat your home is a serious fire risk, so stick to your central home heating system instead, and leave the appliances for cooking only.

Maintain a steady temperature - Keep your thermostat at the same temperature both day and night. Your heating bill might be a bit higher, but you can avoid costly repairs if you end up with a bursting pipe.

Use the generator outdoors - If the power goes out during a snowstorm, be sure to use your generator outside, never in the home, basement, or garage.

Be wise with space heaters - Space heaters are convenient to use, but can be dangerous if you don’t use them with precaution. That being said, place your device on a hard surface and keep all flammable objects, including bedding, curtains, and rugs away.

Avoid frozen pipes - Be sure to run water (even just a trickle) to help prevent your pipes from freezing up on you when the temperatures drop. Better yet, open the bathroom and kitchen cabinet doors to let warm air circulate around your plumbing.

For any and all of your plumbing emergencies this winter, turn to Nassau Plumbing and Sewer Rooter. We over emergency services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Give us a call at 516.874.7937 or visit our website to learn more about our services.  

Emergency Heating Services in Nassau County

It's been a cold and frosty winter for New York so far and temperatures are not expected to get any warmer this weekend. With a predicted high of 18 degrees on Sunday, it's important to keep in mind the "deep freeze" safety tips we've shared in the past.

It's also not a bad idea to keep our emergency number on hand. You can call Nassau County Plumbing & Sewer Rooter 24/7 at 877.713.8136 for plumbing or heating problems that may arise in winter temperatures as harsh as these. Our comprehensive heating services include but are not limited to:

Wall Furnaces

Boiler Repairs 

Hot Water Heater Installations 

Zone Controls

Floor Heaters

Heat Pumps

Thermostats

Water & Gas Repiping

Forced Air Systems and Furnaces

Roof-Top Heating Systems

Central Heating Systems

No need to worry about the allocation of unexpected funds. You always approve the price BEFORE we start. 

You can always count on us for a comfortable and temperate home! We can have your heating system repaired in no time. Visit our website for more information or connect with us on social media.  

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Winter Safety Tips: When the Cold Gets Colder

Between the recent snowstorm and the frigid temperatures, “heating systems are running at full force and many people are resorting to other sources to keep their homes warm.” The Red Cross wants to keep people safe and avoid fire dangers. NY Plumber & Sewer wants to keep you informed as well, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the most important tips listed on The Daily News Online:

• Never use a stove or oven to heat your home.
• If you are using a space heater, place it on a level, hard surface and keep anything flammable at least three feet away – things such as paper, clothing, bedding, curtains or rugs. Turn off space heaters and make sure fireplace embers are out before leaving the room or going to bed.
• If you are using a fireplace, use a glass or metal fire screen large enough to catch sparks and rolling logs.
• Use generators correctly. Never operate a generator inside the home, including in the basement or garage.
• Keep the gas tank full. A full tank will keep the fuel line from freezing.
• Keep the thermostat at the same temperature day and night. Your heating bill may be a little higher, but you could avoid a more costly repair job if your pipes freeze and burst.
• Avoid frozen pipes - run water, even at a trickle, to help prevent them from freezing. Open the kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Keep the garage doors closed if there are water lines in the garage.

As always, NY Plumber & Sewer is available 24/7 for any emergencies you may face. If you have any other winter safety tips, lets us know on our Facebook Page.

Read more at thedailynewsonline.com.