Max Sr & Paul Schoenwalder Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, A Corp. Blog: Archive for the ‘Plumbing’ Category

What You Should Know about Common Toilet Repairs

Monday, February 26th, 2018

toilet-repair-openIt’s certainly not a fun topic to address. But the more time you spend on preventing repairs for an essential item like a toilet, or addressing them the right way, the less you’ll have to worry about them. It’s so frustrating when something you use and need every day, like a toilet, is out of order or difficult to use properly. We want to help.

Today, we go through the details of a few common toilet repairs, and what you should do to ensure these don’t happen or that they don’t become too severe. Please feel free to contact our team for more information.

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4 Facts Any Homeowner Should Know about Sump Pumps

Tuesday, April 11th, 2017

flooded-living-roomIf you have a sump pump in your basement it’s because, without it, you risk hundreds or thousands of dollars in damages. Your home may be prone to flooding, or you may live in an area with a high water table. In either case, spring is the time when we see the greatest need for a sump pump to counteract the flow of water from the soil.

If you own a sump pump in Union, NJ, or if you are considering a new installation, there are a few things we think you should know. Read on, or call our friendly team for more information.

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Get Your Sump Pump Ready for Spring Today

Monday, February 13th, 2017

flooded-living-roomSpring is soon to come, bringing along with it the beautiful blooms of spring and weather so nice, you’ll be happy to spend time outdoors. But what happens inside of your home when spring arrives could lead to a lot of mess, money, and hassle. The winter thaw can leave water flooding your basement or a crawlspace in your home—a common issue that you may not be prepared for.

Homes prone to this type of flooding should have a sump pump in place to prepare them for the spring thaw. But is your sump pump really ready to move that water out of your home?

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5 Common Plumbing Myths Busted

Monday, January 30th, 2017

faucet-dripping-waterWe are committed to helping homeowners take care of their plumbing systems. And that means helping you get a better understanding of how your home plumbing works. Some of this may be new information, and we hope that it gives you a better idea of proper plumbing maintenance and helps you to know what to expect when you call a plumbing company.

Check out 5 plumbing myths that we’ve heard too many times. For more information about our plumbing service in Springfield, NJ, reach out to our team.

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What You Should Do Right Away for Your Frozen Pipes

Monday, January 9th, 2017

When the pipes in your home freeze up, you don’t have water flowing through your faucets. And that’s only part of why it’s so important to do what you can to prevent pipes from freezing. The freezing and thawing of water in the pipes causes excess pressure that may force your pipes to burst, meaning your home gets flooded as they thaw.

Don’t take this chance. Follow our advice for thawing out a frozen pipe, and then take the steps to prevent your pipes from freezing in the first place.

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How to Prevent Pipes from Freezing this Season

Monday, December 12th, 2016

Frozen pipes could turn into quite a disaster for your plumbing system. Of course, you may not have any water coming into your faucets and fixtures. Also, the freezing and thawing of pipes is problematic because water expands as it freezes. As water freezes in the pipes, the pipes could burst.

This is something you want to prevent in any way you can. Follow our tips on preventing pipes from freezing, and call our helpful team for more information.

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