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Here, we share the latest updates, tips, and trends in the Plumbing & Heating industry. Our blog is a valuable resource filled with insights to help you maintain, repair, and make the most of your home’s plumbing systems.

Sump pump before a storm: what to check

Heavy rain in Bergen County can overwhelm a basement in under an hour, so checking your sump pump before a storm is one of the simplest things a homeowner can do. A pump that sat quiet all summer doesn’t always turn back on when it’s needed most. If you’ve never

Radiant floor heating tubing: how it goes in

If you are looking into radiant floor heating, the tubing is the part that actually does the work. Hot water runs through loops of tubing laid under or inside your floor, and that is what warms the room from the ground up instead of blowing air around. A lot of

Before and after Navien tankless water heater installation, replacing an old tank water heater, by Absolute Precision Plumbing and Heating in Paramus, NJ

How often to flush a tankless water heater

If you own a tankless water heater, you’ve probably heard that it needs flushing from time to time. So how often should you flush a tankless water heater? For most households, once a year gets the job done. Homes with harder water may need it more often, and homes that

Navien NPE tankless water heater and NFC combi boiler installed by Absolute Precision Plumbing and Heating in Alpine, NJ

Navien Boiler or Tankless Install: What Installers Actually Check For

Every Navien boiler or tankless install starts long before the unit gets mounted on the wall. Absolute Precision Plumbing & Heating is a certified Navien installer in Saddle Brook, and we run through the same checklist on every NHB-H, NCB-H, NFC-H, NFB-H, NFB-C, and NFB700-C install we do across Bergen

Water heater making noise in Elmwood Park, NJ: a white expansion tank mounted above a water heater with copper piping

Water Heater Making Noise in Elmwood Park, NJ: Common Causes

A water heater making noise in Elmwood Park, NJ is most often caused by sediment buildup at the bottom of the tank. This creates popping, rumbling, or banging sounds as water heats and bubbles through the mineral layer. Over time, minerals in our local water supply settle and harden on

What a sewer camera inspection actually shows you

What a sewer camera inspection actually shows you

If your drains keep backing up and snaking only clears things for a week or two, a sewer camera inspection is usually the next step. A plumber feeds a waterproof camera on a flexible cable down through the line. So you can see exactly what’s blocking or damaging the pipe,

Stainless steel sink basin with dark residue and buildup around the drain.

Clogged Drain? Common Causes and When to Call for Help

A clogged drain always seems to happen at the worst possible time — right when holiday guests are arriving, during a busy school morning, or when your household is already juggling too much. Whether it’s a kitchen sink that won’t clear after dinner prep, a bathroom drain slowing to a

Steam boiler vs hot water boiler: what's the difference?

Steam boiler vs hot water boiler: what’s the difference?

If your home has an older heating system, you’ve probably heard the terms “steam boiler” and “hot water boiler.” Maybe you’re not totally sure which one you have, or what the difference actually means for you. Both heat your home using a boiler and a network of pipes and radiators.

Heating system repair: hot water boiler with copper piping and expansion tank installed by Absolute Precision in Bergen County, NJ

Why is my boiler making a banging or kettling noise?

If your boiler is making a banging, popping, or rattling sound when it fires up, something inside the system is working harder than it should. This is often called kettling, named for the sound an old kettle makes right before it boils. It’s common in older systems, and it usually

Toilet auger tool used to clear a clogged toilet

How to Use a Toilet Auger (Step-by-Step Guide)

How to Use a Toilet Auger (Step-by-Step Guide) There’s a special kind of dread that comes with a toilet that won’t drain right. It always happens at the worst possible time, like twenty minutes before guests arrive. The good news: a stubborn clog laughing off your plunger doesn’t mean you

Moen shower diverter handle beside the open tile wall showing the leaking valve, from an emergency call in Ramsey, NJ

Emergency Plumber in Ramsey NJ: When to Call for Help

When a pipe bursts at midnight or your water heater floods the basement on a Sunday morning, it is hard to know whether to call an emergency plumber in Ramsey NJ or wait until regular business hours. Some plumbing problems get worse quickly and cause serious damage if you delay.