Everyone will face a plumbing emergency sooner or later. Being prepared will put you one step ahead of potential water damage and long-term repairs: Shut off the water supply. To prevent further water damage first, find the source of the water leak or overflow. If it’s only one appliance, such as a toilet or sink,…
Read MoreIn our last post, we offered some plumbing tips for the summer months, including an inspection of your sump pump before the warm weather hits. Thunderstorms and potential flooding are some of the worst things that can happen to your plumbing. Don’t forget the last time you experienced a flooded basement and take the extra…
Read MoreFinding out you have a clogged drain is another pain in the neck that you just don’t have time to deal with. There are a whole lot of different causes, and each one is more annoying than the next. Now, while clogged drains happen all the time, they can be prevented! Here are 6 ways…
Read MoreThe warmer months are coming quick, and you will be using many different parts of your plumbing system on those hot summer days. It’s important that you know the best ways to take care of it ahead of time! Hotter temperatures, more people in your home, vacations – all of these things change the way…
Read MoreWhen you’re trying to take a shower, few things are more annoying than low water pressure. But…what causes that low pressure in the first place? Let’s take a look at some of the most common causes. You Have a Leak Somewhere If your pipes have sprung a leak somewhere in your home, it’s important you…
Read MoreReplacing a water heater is a lot like most other utility replacement projects: not something you want to do often, because of the cost. With that in mind, you want your water home’s water heater to last as long as possible. But what can you do to take care of it and maximize its usable…
Read MoreYour plumbing system, as you know, is complex enough as it is. It’s important to avoid certain mistakes that could compound any run-of-the-mill maintenance or repair job – unless you want extra visits from the local plumber (and we doubt that)! This blog will focus on a few of those plumbing mistakes that residents make…
Read MoreLocated primarily beneath floors and behind walls, most of your plumbing can’t be seen. So then, how can you know when something needs fixing? Good news: you’ve come to the right place to find out! We’re Fast Response Plumbing, the top plumbing company in South Jersey – and we’re here with four telltale signs that…
Read MoreCan My Ceiling Fan Save Me $$$$? At Fast Response Plumbing, LLC we are committed to providing our clients with the most energy efficient options for available. A great energy saving method is to utilize your ceiling fans! Running your ceiling fan will make you more comfortable in the summer AND winter. It will also…
Read MoreEven the best furnaces, heat pumps and air conditioners will eventually have to be replaced. At some point continued repairs become expensive band-aids that do nothing but forestall the inevitable. Buying a new HVAC equipment is costly and that can be a significant holdup for anyone, regardless of their financial circumstances. This is the reason why…
Read MoreNavien is one of the fastest growing companies in North America and is a leader in condensing technology, that provides tankless water heaters, combi-boilers, and boilers. They are also a leader in technology. Navien offers tankless water heater that uses “condensing technology.” This means that their water heaters gives up to .99 Energy Factor. This…
Read MoreRinnai is number #1 in selling tankless water heaters. Throughout the world, their standards for quality remain unsurpassed. All Rinnai factories are ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 certified. Rinnai America is one of the few tankless water heater manufacturers with its own state-of-the-art CSA Certified Testing Laboratory, including CSA accredited lab technicians. All our products have been approved…
Read MoreWhile other companies have moved manufacturing facilities south of the border, Bradford White has invested in American jobs. As demand for their products grows, they continue to expand our manufacturing facility into numerous locations and hire American workers who take great pride in building the best products the industry has to offer. They are wholesalers as…
Read MoreIt’s not easy to know whether you should repair or replace your home’s cooling system, especially if you’re facing an emergency situation. For many people, though, it’s not as easy to stay cool and survive summer without air conditioning. Here are some considerations to keep in mind whether to replace or repair your A/C. Age…
Read MoreWhen it comes to drain cleaning in your home, often times, we do everything we can to avoid calling a plumber so we can save a few bucks. However, more often than not, it will cause more harm than good. Here are five things to avoid when attempting to clean your drains: 1. Letting It Happen to…
Read MoreFall is here and there’s a chill in the air! No one wants a cold house so this is a good time to make sure your heat is working. Most properties in Southern New Jersey are equipped with furnaces but there are a few homeowners that value the heat provided by boilers. Lucky for you,…
Read MoreIt can be very scary if your furnace won’t turn on, you run the risk of all sorts of secondary problems such as frozen water lines and condensation problems (not to mention it’s just plain cold)! We will help you step-by-step troubleshooting process that you should use when your furnace won’t turn on. Step 1:…
Read MoreThe leaves are starting to turn and the nights are getting cooler as we speak. I hate to say it but winter is just around the corner. Are you ready? Don’t get caught in a preventable emergency. The last thing you want is a whiny family because the heat isn’t working or even worse…a pipe…
Read MoreEvery air conditioning unit is assigned an efficiency rating known as its “seasonal energy efficiency ratio” (SEER). The SEER is defined as the total cooling output provided by the unit during its normal annual usage period divided by its total energy input during the same period. The Higher the SEER ratings mean greater efficiency. The…
Read MoreEver consider having having a mini-split system installed? A mini-split system might be the answer to your heating and cooling problem. These units have a split design without the elaborate duct work. Mini-split systems have at least one unit inside the home and one unit outdoors. Here are a few advantages to having a…
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