Andy Kaplan

My Pipes Are Always Rattling, Should I Call A Plumber?

If you've ever experienced the pipes in your house rattling when you turn your water off, you aren't alone. Rattling pipes are referred to as water hammer. Water Hammer occurs when the motion of water comes to an abrupt stop or suddenly the water changes ... Read >

My Water Smells Like Rotten Eggs, What Should I Do?

If you've turned on your water faucet, only to find that your water smells like rotten eggs, you aren't alone. This is also a common occurrence for those who are on well water as well. The smell of rotten eggs, coming from your water, actually has very li... Read >

My Toilet Won’t Flush, What Should I Do?

If your toilet won't flush, your first instinct is most likely to try to plunge it. This works in most cases, the toilet drains, and everything is fine. However, there are certain cases where the toilet won't flush and you can't seem to figure out why. Th... Read >

My Outside Water Faucet Has No Water, What Should I Do?

If your house has water, but you find that the outside water faucet doesn't have any water, then you will want to check the spigot to ensure that it is working properly. Sometimes the problem can be caused simply from a build up of sediment on the valve s... Read >

My Washing Machine Won’t Drain. Do I Need To Buy A New One, Or Can This Be Fixed?

If your washing machine won't drain, the problem is most likely in the drain hose or the pump. Since your washing machine is filling up with water, you can rest assured that the motor is working correctly. If your washing machine spins or runs through a c... Read >

What's The Best Way To Maintain My Water Heater?

Since most water heaters that utilize hot water tanks have a span of roughly ten years, it is important to regularly maintain your water heater to ensure that it is working properly. In fact, a well maintained water heater will reward you with a longer li... Read >

Basement Waterproofing

If you have a problem with a leaky basement, you will want to stop the problem as soon as possible. Basement waterproofing is not so much a science as it is a technique. You need the proper equipment and supplies to ensure that the leakage is stopped perm... Read >