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Before the temperatures dip below 32 degrees Fahrenheit on the thermometer, follow the plumbing-prep recommendations from our Basnett Plumbing Heating & Cooling professionals, and you will be on your way to ensuring life stays good.
Continue ReadingThe whole idea of a plumbing inspection is to head off any potential plumbing issues in your Acton home––to avert a disaster or costly repair. But why do so many people not have one then? They probably do not realize it should be part of their regular home maintenance plan.
Continue Reading“Basnett Plumbing, Heating, AC and Electrical has been our go-to service since we built our house in 2000. They did a wonderful job installing our radiant floor heating system at the time and have been reliably and expertly providing plumbing, heating and AC services ever since. Over the years they have been there for us, whether…
Continue ReadingSump pumps are the silent heroes of basements, and homes in general. Without any hoopla, they quietly protect your home from flooding, and living in Massachusetts, you know basement flooding can happen quite easily.
Continue ReadingBefore you give it a try in your Acton home, take to heart these common plumbing mistakes our Basnett Plumbing, Heating & AC professionals often see.
Continue ReadingYou don’t want to imagine your pipes freezing up in your Westford home—but it’s a reality that could happen this winter. It’s critical to know how to unfreeze your pipes and learn about what you can do to save yourself another headache in the future by preventing it from happening again.
Continue ReadingHear that dripping sound in your Massachusetts home? It’s money leaking out the door.
Minor plumbing issues can quickly become major problems if neglected. Too often, we see a leaky pipe and ignore the situation because we only see a few drops of water.
Continue ReadingFew things will cause more damage to your Massachusetts home than a burst pipe. Imagine taking a nice weekend getaway, and coming home to hundreds of gallons of water (even thousands!) rushing down your hallways, into living rooms, bedrooms—every wall and every plug. That is one wet mess we would all like to avoid.
Continue ReadingWhen the outdoor temperature falls below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, your indoor plumbing is vulnerable to freezing. Frozen pipes can lead to burst pipes, and burst pipes can quickly create a drenched dwelling of flooded floors and soaked ceilings. The average insurance claim for water damage from a burst pipe is about $15,000, according to costhelper.com.…
Continue ReadingTake this as our basic caution against trying any “do-it-yourself” magic on your plumbing.
Continue ReadingWater hammer sounds like a magical weapon an aquatic superhero might wield, but it’s more mundane than that.
Continue ReadingBelow are questions to ask a plumber you’re considering as your on-going permanent plumber.
Continue ReadingBelow are some of the common causes of a non-flushing toilet and what you can do about them if anything.
Continue ReadingOur plumbers have a few tips on ways to make your pets and your plumbing get along better so they both stay in good health.
Continue ReadingIf you live in a home built earlier than 1970, or possibly even later, you probably need to have some amount of the pipes replaced with new material.
Continue ReadingA plumber can provide you excellent water-conserving solutions.
Continue ReadingToday we’re going to look at a problem that often affects bathroom toilets, which is water that appears to be leaking from around the base.
Continue ReadingThe sump pump is one of those devices in your home that you hope you don’t have to use.
Continue ReadingWhat does it actually mean to be a Master Plumber? And why would you want to hire a plumbing contractor who has Master Plumbers on staff?
Continue ReadingNot all cities need to worry about winterizing residential plumbing, but the MetroWest Area definitely does!
Continue ReadingA slab leak is serious trouble for a home because 1) it’s difficult to detect at first, and 2) can create significant damage to the house before its detected.
Continue ReadingLeaks spell bad news all around—especially when those leaks are all around.
Continue ReadingIf your home is as “new” as even 40 years old, it probably has galvanized steel pipes in it.
Continue ReadingThere is a type of corrosion that affects copper, and it can lead to one of the most insidious of all plumbing problems: pinhole leaks.
Continue ReadingWe’ll take a look at why a toilet might be running continuously and how a plumber can put a stop to this major waste of water.
Continue ReadingIf the sump pump still isn’t working after troubleshooting, now is the time to call for professionals to repair it.
Continue ReadingPrepare your sump pump with our expert tips.
Continue ReadingThere’s no denying that winter can be a pain in terms of home maintenance. We’re here to help.
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