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anonymous
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 5 months ago
are these plumbing charges typical?
Our furnace wasn’t working so we had to call in a plumber on a sunday. They fixed the issue and also corrected some other problems…
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M
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
Using european cooktop and oven
Has anyone had success using a gas cooktop and electric oven from Europe in the US? Specifically are there gas/electrical conversion needs and what are…
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streaker
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
Please recommend a good budget guy to snake the main drain in my house
I live out in Brooklyn and can have been having problems with the main trap. I had it snaked six months ago for roots but…
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mystiky
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
Changing the underground sewer pipes - a few questions
I live in a brick house which has more and more “blockage” issues, which cause minor flooding. The problem is that the pipies have really…
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Hardcharger
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
Hot Water Heater Replacement
We have two hot water heaters, and one just went bad. They are 75 gallon AO Smith gas, feeding the same building main. The pilot…
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daveinbedstuy
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
Hot Water Heater Going
My gas fired hot water heater is starting to leak. Any recommendations for someone whom any of you have used to replace it? Tanks 🙂
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dylan621
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
Leak near dryer vent pipe
We moved into the top floor of a brownstone and we have a leak coming out of an A/C and forced hot air vent. Water…
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hansfierce
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
Recommendations for experienced person to install WetStyle Cube Sink.
Greetings, Just ordered a repalcement 24″ WetStyle Cube sink that will arrive in early February. I’d like to hire someone who has previous installation experience…
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ctk
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
Turning small bathroom into a wet room...need advice
Looking for advice about whether and how to do this. Interested in hearing from people who have done this.
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200line
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
When should I replace a hot water heater?
The gas hot water heater in my house is 11 years old (stand alone since I have a hot air furnace). I have been told…
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brooklynhome
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
Is a grill on a chase necessary?
A chase running up the three floors of our house has a decorative grill about four inches wide that runs up one side all the…
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apartmenter1
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 7 months ago
Ikea faucets -- good for the long haul?
I like the look and price of Ikea faucets, which I am considering for replacing our falling-apart bathroom sink and faucent combo. But do they…
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rocketship
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 7 months ago
Cleaning a house trap
Our house trap seems to clog on a weekly basis (construction debris, rust, gravel, etc). I’ve been cleaning it out with a shop vac, but…
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chrisn
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 7 months ago
Steam heating main air vents, why two?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4eded764897ef-.jpg The steam heating system in our recently purchased, three story (plus basement where the boiler is) frame house in williamgsburg heats the house very…
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minasimon
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 7 months ago
Sprinkler System Aesthetics
We recently moved into a three family with an intact sprinkler system. Most of them are over doorways and in the halls. Is there any…
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brooklynjennie
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 8 months ago
Gangi Plumbing
HI- has anyone used them and would you recommend them? thank you
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callalily
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 8 months ago
Cost & recommendation for plumbing job?
We have a sewer gas leak under a kitchen sink in our third-floor rental. I don’t know exactly the source of the leak, but I…
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brza021
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 8 months ago
Suggestion for new Water Main Company
I received a 3 day notice from DEP 1 day ago, I received a few quotes as of yet but do not feel 100% comfortable…
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