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Test your sump pump before the storm, not during it
A sump pump sits idle for months and is expected to work perfectly on the worst night of the year. A five-minute test, twice a year, tells you whether it will.
Plumbing tips
Clear, practical answers to the plumbing questions Bergen County homeowners ask.
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How to stop a dripping faucet
A drip is nearly always a worn part that costs a few dollars. Work out which type of faucet you have, and the repair takes under an hour.
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Radiators that stay cold or bang: what is going on, and what to do
Older Bergen County houses often have hot water or steam radiators. Most cold radiators and noisy pipes have simple causes you can deal with yourself.
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How to flush a water heater, and why it is worth twenty minutes a year
Sediment settles at the bottom of every tank water heater. Draining it once a year makes the heater quieter, cheaper to run and longer lived.
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