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Should You Drink From Water Bottles or Invest in Home Water Filtration?

December 4, 2025

If your home’s water supply has an odd taste to it, you may have naturally started buying bottled water. While bottled water can be a great alternative when you have poor water quality, it’s not a great long-term solution. Below, we’ll examine the pros and cons of bottled water and whole-home water filtration systems so that you can make the best decision for your budget. Cost of Bottled Water When you’re at the store and you grab a case of bottled water, it’s likely that you don’t think about what it costs over the coming year. It’s likely

Water Hardness: Causes and Solutions

November 25, 2025

More than 80% of homes throughout the U.S. have hard water. The Department of Energy (DOE) warns that it can significantly increase your home maintenance costs over the years. Let’s look at what causes hard water, the ramifications, and what you can do about it. What’s Hard Water? The hardness of water refers to the levels of dissolved calcium, magnesium, and other minerals. Distilled water has no hardness at all, as the distillation process removes nearly all dissolved minerals. Drinking water, on the other hand, can range from soft to extremely hard. While there’s no standard,

What Toilet Repairs Need Professional Help?

October 8, 2025

A constantly running toilet or a wobbling bowl might seem like minor annoyances until they lead to floods or damage to your bathroom floor. Knowing which toilet issues you can handle and which call for professional skill saves you time and headaches. At Fix-A-Leak in Bohemia, NY, we’ve seen how small leaks turn into big headaches when left unchecked. Stabilizing a Wobbly Toilet Base A toilet that moves when you sit can damage the flange and lead to hidden leaks that can rot your bathroom floor. Tightening the visible bolts may offer a quick fix,

How Far Can You Run a Flexible Gas Line?

September 9, 2025

Planning where to place your range or heater often comes down to the maximum distance you can run a gas line without losing pressure. Flexible gas tubing offers installation freedom, but every manufacturer sets its maximum length. Before you map out that long run under cabinets or across attic rafters, know the rules. What Is Flexible Gas Line and Why Does Distance Matter? Flexible gas line, often called CSST or corrugated stainless steel tubing, replaces rigid pipe in many modern installations. That stainless steel core wrapped in a protective polymer jacket travels easily through

The Ultimate Guide to Sump Pumps: Types, Installation, and Maintenance

August 6, 2025

Basement flooding isn’t just a rainy-day problem. It’s a home maintenance issue that sneaks up fast and costs even faster. Whether you’ve dealt with water damage before or just want to avoid it, a sump pump is one of those behind-the-scenes systems that can save you from a lot of hassle. These pumps sit quietly in a low spot in your basement or crawlspace until you need them, and when they fail, you know it. At Fix-A-Leak in Bohemia, NY, we help homeowners determine which type of sump pump would be the best fit for their homes, and we ensure

The Environmental Impact of Leaky Faucets

July 10, 2025

You might not think much about the faucet that won’t quite shut off, but those slow drips add up fast. Every drop of wasted water puts extra pressure on your local water supply, your water heater, and the energy used to treat and move water to your home. Over time, a single leak can waste thousands of gallons. At Fix-A-Leak in Bohemia, NY, we’ve seen how often these small issues are brushed off and how quickly they can impact both your home and the planet. One Leak Can Waste a Lot of Water A faucet

Does Baking Soda and Vinegar Really Work to Unclog a Drain?

June 2, 2025

You may have heard that combining baking soda and vinegar can clear a clogged sink or tub drain. However, whether this method works depends on a few factors, and in some cases, using these substances may worsen the problem. Let’s explore what you should know before trying the baking soda and vinegar method for unclogging a drain. Why People Use Baking Soda and Vinegar The idea is that combining these two items will create a reaction that generates enough pressure to push the clog further down the drain. Start by pouring baking soda into the

How Do You Fix a Toilet Flushing Mechanism?

May 5, 2025

It’s never a good thing when the toilet flushing mechanism quits working right. This frequently leads to water waste and clogs. It can also translate into problems with water pressure that cause incomplete flushing. Fixing a broken flushing mechanism is sometimes an easy task. Other times, it’s more complex and requires professional help. Let’s look at the different ways to handle these issues. Worn-Out Flapper Flappers are rubber pieces that, during a flush, let water drain from the tank into the bowl. Over time, they age, distort or break. As a result, water slowly seeps

Can I Replace My 40-Gallon Water Heater With a Tankless Water Heater?

April 2, 2025

Replacing your old 40-gallon water heater with a tankless water heater is a good choice for improved energy efficiency and increased water supply. A tankless version requires careful planning and professional intervention. Fix-A-Leak Plumbing & Heating in Bohemia, NY, wants you to know how tankless water heaters work, the advantages, potential challenges, and what to expect from performance. How Tankless Water Heaters Work Unlike traditional tanked water heaters, tankless versions do not store water. They heat water on demand. When you turn on the hot water from any tap, cold water moves through the tankless water

Tips on Repairing a Garbage Disposal That Won’t Spin

March 3, 2025

Garbage disposals can be an extremely convenient feature to have in your kitchen. They can help to ensure that nothing large is able to get down your piping and cause a clog. However, just like any other appliance in your household, your garbage disposal can experience an issue from time to time. If you notice that your garbage disposal simply won’t spin, we’re going to go over some of the steps that you should take below to get it to work again and when to call for garbage disposal repair service. Shut Off the Power One

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