Landry Mechanical Inc Plumbing HVAC & Electric Blog: Archive for the ‘Plumbing’ Category

The Best Plumbing Tips for Your Next Upgrade

Monday, February 12th, 2024

Your sink drain has finally called it quits and you’re thinking that it’s finally time to make an upgrade. By your best guess, your sink has to be roughly 20-25 years old at least, so it’s a miracle that those pipes lasted as long as they did. But now you’d like to make the best decision for your home’s future without breaking the bank. What do you do? Where do you start?

Congratulations! Welcome to the world of plumbing upgrades and replacements. We’re glad you’re trying to do your research before ripping anything out of the wall or unscrewing something that starts to leak. This due diligence will go a long way in making your home more comfortable and keeping your budget in a good place.

But where do you start when it comes to a plumbing replacement in Worcester County, MA? How can you know that you’re making a good decision?

Well, you can call us first and then read this blog to walk through a few important tips that could make all the difference.

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Plumbing and Contamination: What You Can Do

Monday, December 25th, 2023

Homeowners sometimes think that plumbing is as simple as getting freshwater to you and then draining wastewater in a straight line. But if this were the case, we’d be getting foul odors of the sewer, and our houses would be split by thick plumbing lines that run directly into the municipal sewer system. A straight plumbing line from one area to another is just not ideal in most cases.

So, we build out complex networks of pipes. Your water heater must connect to the plumbing system, alongside your water softener, your drains, and eventually your sewer or septic system. All of these work together to give you the lifestyle you enjoy. But when things go wrong, you could risk contaminating your water, food, and even getting sick. Hiring a professional for plumbing services in Holliston, MA might be the next best step for you.

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Our Holiday Plumbing Guide

Monday, November 20th, 2023

The holidays are upon us! We hope that this brings a smile to many of our customers’ faces as they reminisce on the beautiful traditions, snow, and activities that come with this time of year.

You’re probably excited about cooking some wonderful meals over the next few weeks, but in order to do this properly you’re going to need a functioning plumbing system.

Plumbing pipes are complicated. They can seem perfectly fine from the outside but inside they could be gurgling, clogging up, and eventually ruining your day. Nothing can make an otherwise fun holiday into a stressful event like a drain clog, which is why we’d like to propose this nifty holiday plumbing guide.

Many of these tips are absolutely free and can be done by homeowners to help keep things running smoothly. But if DIY tips and tools don’t work, you can always count on us for drain cleaning services in Worcester County, MA.

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The Three Worst Things for Your Drain

Monday, October 23rd, 2023

Life can be crazy. Not everyone is a licensed plumber and has the forethought to treat their drains perfectly with every use. From the kids dropping an action figure down the drain, to family members deciding paper towels belong in the drain instead of in the trash, these kinds of things can happen and they’re not really anyone’s fault.

Taking the blame out of the situation can be the first step towards fixing a problem that’s gotten out of hand. And if your drain is starting to slow down or clog up, then that problem is definitely in need of some help. Our team specializes in drain cleaning as well as plumbing repair in Millbury, MA. Whether you need a new drain entirely or your drain just needs to be cleared of clogging material, we can help.

But how exactly did it get this bad? How does a drain go from working perfectly one year to being completely clogged up in another? The answer might surprise you.

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Don’t Overthink Your Plumbing System

Monday, July 10th, 2023

Technology, especially the newest and most advanced tech, always sounds like a good idea. You can probably remember how your mind was blown when you were first introduced to smartphones almost twenty years ago. Sometimes, it just feels great to be ahead of the curve.

However, some parts of a home can’t really be innovated. The more you try to upgrade and change things, the more failure points you’re adding to an already pretty simple and revolutionized system. Plumbing can be one of those areas where overengineering can be the cause of serious issues.

For instance, you might be bored or unimpressed at the piping materials you see at a hardware store, or offered by our plumbing services in Southborough, MA. But before you try to innovate a new solution, remember that there are hundreds upon thousands of years of knowledge and engineering behind just a simple piece of copper or PVC.

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Everything to Learn About an Anode Rod

Monday, June 5th, 2023

The most common water heater in America is the conventional, storage tank water heater. These things are robust, affordable, and they work exceptionally well. But as your local water heater professional, we’d like to help some of our customers learn about one of the most important components of these systems.

Without this component, your storage tank water heater would last half as long as it’s supposed to. That component is the sacrificial anode rod, a metallic part that helps your system resist corrosion and remain structurally durable for a longer period of time.

Is it your first time learning about this component? Or perhaps you’re troubleshooting your water heater repair in Marlborough, and you’re wondering whether corrosion is the culprit. Either way, you’re in the right place! Keep reading to learn more about this vital component of your home water heating system.

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Our Emergency Plumbing Leak Checklist

Monday, May 15th, 2023

Hey you! You’ve finally made it to a helpful blog. After several frantic minutes of searching online for help, you’ve come to the right place. A plumbing leak can be a horrible experience, especially if it’s in the morning as you get ready for work, or in the middle of the night while you’re trying to sleep. We get it, it’s not fun.

So, firstly make sure you congratulate yourself and take a deep breath. You made it here, and this is the first step toward getting this taken care of.

We’d first like to introduce ourselves. We’re a local team of plumbers that can help with emergency plumbing in Millbury and beyond. See the number listed on the top of our website? You can just call that hotline right now and get someone on the phone to address your plumbing leak.

Then, let’s talk about what you can do right now to mitigate this issue.

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It’s Sump Pump Season!

Monday, April 24th, 2023

Are you tired of turning on the light in your basement only to be greeted by several feet of floodwaters? It’s common here during the spring season as the snow finishes melting and the rain begins to fall. But it doesn’t have to be common.

Many homeowners already don’t deal with floodwaters in their basements, primarily because they utilize the powerful effect of a sump pump. These systems are great at keeping floodwaters at bay while you use your basement for other things like a game room, a man-cave, a she-shed, or even just for storing valuable family heirlooms.

The truth is that floodwaters can be a huge hassle and damage your home. With the help of a sump pump, you can stop them in their tracks and use your basement the way you want to. Let’s talk about how sump pumps work and why it’s such a vital plumbing service in Marlborough.

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The Different Plumbing Services We Can Help With

Monday, April 3rd, 2023

Plumbing can often be split into two categories–the plumbing work you can do yourself, and the plumbing work that should always be done by a professional. Plunging your sink, for instance, can usually be done by a homeowner as long as it’s done correctly. But plunging might not do enough for a clogged drain and you might require a professional plumber to step in.

Similarly, repiping is a plumbing service in Shrewsbury that can be complicated and almost always requires professional support. Trying to figure out what kind of plumbing material to install, how to install it correctly, and how to avoid disasters in the future is way too much for a homeowner to learn in such a short time. Not to mention the fact that equipment to perform this kind of work can be expensive and just downright inaccessible to regular people.

So, let’s talk about some of the best plumbing services we can help with right now. Then you can feel more comfortable deciding what plumbing work can be DIY, and what requires a pro.

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What a Plumber Does To Restore a Plumbing Vent to Like-new Condition

Monday, September 19th, 2022

Although they haven’t changed much in the last 100 years or so, residential plumbing systems are still complex. The pipes you see exposed that lead to sinks and toilets are just a small part of a much larger system that provides clean water and removes waste from your Sutton home. One crucial part of every plumbing system is the plumbing vent. Although you may not know what a plumbing vent does, you’ll certainly notice if one or more vents in your home become clogged. That’s why, if you’re having plumbing problems, it’s important to call our team to see if a clogged vent might be the culprit. Here is a basic outline of what a plumber does when they discover a clogged plumbing vent at your home.

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