What Is Backflow?

Posted on February 26th, 2013

Water always follows the path of least resistance. In your home, the pressure of the system forces fresh water through the lines and to faucets. Once the water is used, it follows the course of gravity to flow down the drain lines and out to the sewer. However, the water will flow in the opposite direction in the right conditions. If you are dealing with backflow problems, contact HUB Plumbing & Mechanical NYC for reliable service and repairs.

Hydraulic Conditions & the Danger of Backflow

There are a few key conditions that will cause your fresh water supply to move in the wrong direction. If a water main breaks, you will lose pressure and the water can flow back towards the drinking water supply. This is particularly dangerous if non-potable water contaminates the fresh water as it moves back into the main supply. If this happens, you will probably be alerted to boil all water before using it for drinking or cooking.

On a small level, pumps can fail and result in a lack of water pressure or even backflow. If you suddenly find that you have no water, but your neighbors are not experiencing problems, you may need a New York City plumber to correct the problem.

Cross Connections

When the water pressure suddenly fails for any reason, the backflow into the fresh supply can be intense. Pulling bacteria out of fixtures and lines, it can contaminate the drinking water supply with dangerous diseases and chemicals. This is why it’s critical for homes and businesses alike to invest in backflow prevention devices. Protecting the public by keeping dangerous chemicals and contaminants out of the water supply when the pressure suddenly fails, these devices can be installed by local plumbing repair professionals like HUB.

Whether you experience regular problems with backflow in an aging building or just want to do your part to protect the water supply, let HUB Plumbing & Mechanical NYC install the necessary devices on your home or business. Ensuring that water only flows in one direction, they will make your family safer and protect you from the dangers of backflow.

Call us today at 646-862-7059 to learn more about the benefits of backflow prevention.

Categories: Plumbing Pipes

Give Yourself the Gift of a New Bathroom

Posted on January 30th, 2013

Bathroom Remodeling Whether to improve the functionality of the hardest-working room in your home or to transform it into your own personal home spa, a bathroom makeover offers promise and possibilities. As the stars of your bathroom renovation, the plumbing fixtures that you choose play a significant role in the project’s success. From a spa amenity like a whirlpool bathtub to an innovative touch-activated faucet, new plumbing fixtures can add both fashion and function to your home. At HUB Plumbing & Mechanical NYC, we understand that proper plumbing installation is as important as style.

Guaranteed Customer Satisfaction

Making sure that your plumbing remodel provides lasting satisfaction is our first priority. Our plumbing experts ensure that every step of the process meets and exceeds your expectations. With their broad experience in plumbing installations through the city, our expert New York City plumbers ensure that your plumbing remodeling meets all code and permit requirements as well.

Exploring the Possibilities

With over 12 years experience as a leader in the plumbing industry, the plumbing pros at HUB Plumbing & Mechanical NYC are experts when it comes to functionality and style. We not only have access to all the products, parts, and equipment needed for a stellar bathroom makeover but we can offer inspiring ideas as well. From streamlined fixtures that help you get up and running in the morning to luxury amenities that pamper you at the end of a busy day, we know how what it takes to turn an ordinary bathroom into something special.

Call Our Team Today

Your home is your private domain, a place designed to offer relaxation and refreshment to you and your family. A bathroom makeover offers you the opportunity improve the busiest room in your home with gleaming new plumbing fixtures and elevated style. With help from the experts at HUB Plumbing & Mechanical NYC, you can give yourself a new bathroom that will enhance your life at home. To learn about our plumbing remodeling services, call us today at 646-862-7059.

Categories: New Plumbing Installation

Rebuilding After Hurricane Sandy

Posted on December 19th, 2012

Hurricane Sandy Flooding When Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast, it left a wake of destruction in its path. Buildings were toppled and water lines and drainage systems were taxed, especially in the greater New York City area. Now the process of rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy has begun to put the pieces back together, and we at HUB Plumbing & Mechanical NYC want to do our part to help our fellow New Yorkers get back on their feet.

Who We Are

We are a plumbing services company that provides customer-centered attention to residential and commercial clients looking for a top-quality New York City plumber. Since 1999, HUB NYC has been meeting the needs of local residents and businesses in a timely manner and in a way that meets their busy schedules 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As a result, we have garnered a reputation as the most honest and trusted plumbers in the area.

How We can help with Rebuild NYC and NJ

After the debris has been cleared, structures need to be repaired or rebuilt, which is where HUB Plumbing & Mechanical NYC comes in. We provide the foundation for the basic necessities of running water and drainage for any property. While there are too many plumbing services to list, these may be helpful:

Sewer, water, and gas re-piping
Water heater replacement, installation, and repair (including tankless heaters)
Water treatment to improve water quality
Sump and well pump services
Household appliance relocation and installation
Plumbing fixture repair and replacement (including toilets, sinks, faucets, and garbage disposals)
Underground fire piping repair

After such a devastating storm, sewers and drains become clogged. We also offer cleaning and water jetting services for sewers, storm drains, and roofs. Commercial customers may be interested to know we perform liquid waste and grease trap pumping.

Benefits of Service

Signature red-carpet service treats customers like celebrities
24-hour emergency service
Preventative maintenance checks
Service prices reduced by 20%

The celebrity experience we create for our customers is an effort to create a memorable first impression. Our courteous technicians roll out red carpet upon arrival to protect our client’s floors. They wear protective booties over their own shoes, I.D. badges for proper security, and are smartly dressed in our recognizable uniforms.

At HUB Plumbing & Mechanical NYC, we strive to consistently meet our customers’ needs to earn their business for life. Rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy is one of those needs. We proudly serve all five boroughs in the greater New York City metropolitan area. See how we are setting the standard in the service industry and contact us at 646-862-7059 to request our red-carpet plumbing services.

Categories: New York City Plumber

Fixing Plumbing Code Violations with Renovations

Posted on November 26th, 2012

Whether you are trying to sell your home or you are a landlord, violations of the city’s plumbing code can put you in a bind when it comes to selling, leasing, or renting your property. At HUB Plumbing & Mechanical NYC, our licensed and certified plumbers know all the details of the city plumbing code and will get your violations fixed in a timely manner and at an affordable price. Consider these reasons for prompt violation resolution, the benefits of our expert plumbing services, and learn how to schedule your plumbing service appointment with our team.

Reasons for Prompt Code Violation Resolution
Whether a previous plumber performed shoddy work or your home or building was built before plumbing codes changed, a code violation requires a prompt response. Consider these reasons to get the violations fixed with an expert renovation service.

Avoid fines. City fines for code violations can be hefty. The city may garnish wages or place a lien on your property until the violation is resolved.
Attract tenants or buyers. When searching for a property, prospective buyers or tenants may avoid those with documented code violations. Renovating your plumbing to keep up with the city code not only takes care of the code issue but may make your property more attractive to future renters or buyers.
Insurance rates. You may be able to lower your insurance policy premiums by scheduling professional renovations that comply with city code.

Benefits of Our Expert Plumbing Renovations
Our renovation services allow you to update and beautify bathroom and kitchen spaces. Prospective buyers and renters look at these spaces first when it comes to deciding on a place to live. Code compliance and an attractive space may put your property first on the list of properties they are considering. Our renovations are completed with the utmost of attention and care. Our rates are affordable and our services are trustworthy, professional, and punctual.

At HUB Plumbing & Mechanical NYC, our expert plumbers will resolve any plumbing code violations in your building so that you can get on with the other necessities in your schedule. We offer the highest quality of plumbing renovations, maintenance, and repairs in the NYC area. With many years of experience as your New York City plumbers, we are committed to providing you with honest, reliable, and affordable plumbing services. Call us today at 646-862-7059 to get your plumbing code issues resolved.

Categories: New Home Plumbing, New York City Plumber

Tips for Maintaining the Life of Your Furnace

Posted on October 30th, 2012

Modern furnaces are designed to deliver many years of effective service. If not properly maintained, however, your furnace may not last as long as expected and may cost you money on needless heating repairs. As a New York City heating company with extensive experience in furnace maintenance, repair, and replacement services, HUB Plumbing & Mechanical NYC is pleased to provide these useful tips for maintaining the life of your furnace.

Seasonal Preventative Maintenance
Regular heating system tune-ups by one of our expert technicians at HUB Plumbing & Mechanical NYC help ensure that your furnace is operating at peak energy efficiency, saving you money on monthly energy bills. Because furnaces burn fuel to generate heat, it’s critical to make sure that fuel isn’t being wasted through leaks, gaps, and obstructions in flues, pipes, or chimneys. During regularly scheduled checkups, our skilled HVAC technicians use combustion analyzers to calculate your furnace’s fuel efficiency.

Duct Sealing and Insulation
Forced-air heating system ductwork not only delivers conditioned air but removes stale air as well. Leaks and gaps in ducts not only disrupt the air delivery system’s balance but can in an up to 30% loss of conditioned air. Our professional HVAC technicians at HUB Plumbing & Mechanical NYC can ensure that heated air is efficiently delivered to your home’s living areas, saving you money and limiting the level of dust and other allergens. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that ductwork undergo seasonal inspection to help protect against carbon monoxide poisoning.

Energy-Saving Home Improvements
You’ll be pleased to discover that HUB Plumbing & Mechanical NYC also offers home improvement services that help you save money. From a programmable thermostat that lets you control home temperatures whether you’re at home or away to affordable heating repairs and retrofits that help your furnace operate at optimum energy efficiency, our business is to keep you and your family comfortable in your New York home by extending the life of your furnace. To learn more cost-saving tips or to schedule an appointment for services, call us today at 646-862-7059.

Categories: Heating Tune Up, New York City Heating, Preventative Maintenance

Quality Sewer Services for New York City

Posted on September 28th, 2012

Being able to get sewage out of your home is important. You don’t want to worry about having the water from your toilet, sink, or shower clogging your drain or creating an odor in your home. It is important that different parts of your sewer system, including a pipe leading to the public sewer system known as the house lateral, are working correctly. When you need maintenance, repairs, or replacements to your sewers, you want to ensure that you are dealing with a plumber in New York City that you can trust to come into your home and do the job right without complications. HUB Plumbing and Mechanical has built a reputation in the New York City area because we provide quality sewer and plumbing services to customers in different parts of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.

We hire only the most experienced plumbers, who come dressed in clean red uniforms and name badges and are committed to providing superior workmanship. They will come to your home as soon as possible, the same day, when you have an emergency repair and treat you and your home with the utmost respect. We understand that having a plumbing or sewer problem can affect your everyday life, which is why we work to ensure that we cause minimal disruption while taking care of any plumbing or sewer need you may have, no matter how big or small. We try to treat our customers like celebrities by providing what we call “Red Carpet service.”

We provide a wide range of plumbing services to residential and commercial customers. Our plumbers can come in to do an inspection or a wide range of replacement, repair, or maintenance services on your home, including a sewer video inspection, replacement of water or sewer pipes, grease trap cleaning, plumbing fixture replacements, installation of tankless water heaters, garbage disposal repair or replacement, kitchen remodeling, sewer cleaning, or any other job you need. Call us at HUB Plumbing and Mechanical anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 646-862-7059.

Categories: New York City Plumber, Plumbing Leaks

Whole House Filtration Systems in New York

Posted on August 27th, 2012

Water is essential to life. We use it for drinking, cooking, and bathing every day. But sometimes our water isn’t as clean as we’d like it to be. Water can sometimes be a home for many chemicals and sediments that are harmful. Over time, chemicals like lead, chlorine, and mercury, or agricultural pollutants from landfills or croplands can seep into your water, causing the water inside your home to taste or smell funny. Contaminated water can also cause stains on bathroom and kitchen surfaces. But that’s where HUB Plumbing & Mechanical of New York City comes in: our team of professional technicians is ready to install a water filtration system in your home today.

Handheld water filters are designed to help consumers filter their water in small quantities—for drinking and sometimes for cooking small meals. But these water filters do not meet the needs of consumers who wish to eliminate chemicals from the water they use for washing their clothes or dishes. HUB Plumbing & Mechanical has the ability to install a whole house water filtration system, which filters out unwanted chemicals and sediments from any water used inside the home.

Installing a whole house water filtration system is a very complicated process, but for our trained technicians at HUB Plumbing & Mechanical, the task can be completed in no time. Much of the process involves installing new equipment onto your water pipes and checking the finished product for leaks. But this only ensures that you and your family receive the best water quality possible as soon as your new water filtration system is installed in your home.

HUB Plumbing & Mechanical is a full-service plumbing company in New York dedicated to meeting all of your plumbing service needs. If you’re tired of drinking unfiltered water, call our filtration specialists today at 646-862-7059.

Categories: New York City Plumber, Water Purification System

Tips for Troubleshooting Your Window AC Unit

Posted on July 27th, 2012

According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the number of American homes with air conditioning systems has nearly reached 100 million. While central air conditioning systems outnumber window AC units in most areas of the country, in New York, that trend is reversed. No New Yorker want to experience an AC breakdown during the heat of summer. Fortunately, air conditioning units typically send signals before they completely fail. These troubleshooting tips from HUB Plumbing & Mechanical NYC can help you determine if fixing your window AC unit is in order.

Poor performance is often the first indication that an air conditioning window unit needs attention. If the unit turns on and off frequently, doesn’t sufficiently cool the air or continues to operate after the room has reach the desired temperature, the AC unit likely needs the services of a qualified HUB Plumbing & Mechanical NYC technician. It’s wise to pay attention to the sound that your air conditioning unit makes as well. Excessive noise or unexpected sounds like clanging demand immediate attention. Dripping water or ice forming on the unit also indicate that service is required.

Excess dust in the home can be a sign that an AC filter needs cleaning or replacing. Clogged filters can reduce an AC unit’s efficiency by as much as 15 percent. Some models of filters trap smaller particles of dust than others. HUB Plumbing & Mechanical NYC can recommend the most effective filter for your AC unit.

Less than 50 percent of people who own AC units regularly maintain them, according to the EIA, yet regular maintenance is the most affordable way to avoid costly AC repairs. A thorough inspection can not only spot defects and problems but can extend the life of the system with routine tune-ups.

Air conditioning repair in New York City requires a unique skill set, an extensive knowledge of the mechanics of an air conditioning unit combined with a commitment to deliver prompt and effective service. Should your air conditioning unit require repair, you can rely on us for prompt, courteous and professional service. Call HUB Plumbing & Mechanical NYC today at 646-862-7059 to schedule service from our skilled HVAC technicians and ensure that your New York home stays comfortably cool this summer and for many seasons to come.

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Categories: AC Repair, Air Conditioning Unit, New York City Air Conditioning

This Summer, Install a New Kitchen Sink for a Fresh Update

Posted on June 22nd, 2012

In most households, the kitchen is the spotlight, the heart of the home. More than just a place to prepare and cook food, the kitchen is a space to entertain and gather. One area of the kitchen that tends to be an afterthought, despite its significance in the space, is the sink. The kitchen sink is typically the most widely used item in your kitchen, which can often lead to issues with clogging and malfunctioning of the garbage disposal. If you are planning on renovating your kitchen, a new efficient and modern kitchen sink can be the first step towards an updated kitchen.

A quick and easy way to instantly add value to your home is by renovating your kitchen. A sleek new kitchen sink can add just the right touch for a polished look. Hub Plumbing & Mechanical offers a wide variety of sinks with familiar brands and styles that will add the perfect touch to your kitchen. Whether you have a traditional styled kitchen or ultra chic, we’re here for you every step of the way. At Hub Plumbing & Mechanical, our professional plumbers will provide quality assistance from choosing your choice of sink style, installing your kitchen sink, replacing it, to repairing any of the plumbing fixtures in your kitchen.

Our professional plumbers in New York City offer a variety of services that can help increase the efficiency of your kitchen. At Hub Plumbing & Mechanical, we will provide expert assistance in getting your top-notch kitchen sink, including garbage disposal repair and installation. We are happy to provide you with quality plumbing services in NYC that you deserve. Our plumbers are available 24/7 at 617-418-1005 for any emergency plumbing or regular plumbing maintenance needs. Give us a call or visit online to schedule a plumbing service now.

Categories: New Plumbing Installation, New York City Plumber

A DIY Guide to Garbage Disposal Installation

Posted on May 28th, 2012

Garbage disposals are a convenient appliance that makes short work of food scraps, chopping up leftovers and sending them down the drain, but like any appliance, they eventually need replacing. Garbage disposal installation requires working with the home’s plumbing and electrical systems and also involves working under the sink for an extended period of time. If you’re not in a DIY mood, you can always count on HUB Plumbing in NYC to complete any plumbing installation job you have.

The first step to replacing your garbage disposal is to disconnect the power supply to the unit. Most units plug into an electrical outlet under the sink. Hard-wired units must be disconnected at the circuit breaker. Using a screwdriver, open the unit’s access panel and disconnect the wiring. It’s important to disconnect the electrical cable from the base of the unit as well, as it acts as a ground for the unit. Always use a tester to make certain that the power is off.

Next, unscrew the nut of the clamp that holds the drain pipe to the disposal. Maneuver the pipe out of the way. The unit is then ready to drop down. Loosen the locking ring at the top of the unit by rotating the ring with the help of a screwdriver to release the disposal from the mount. Detach the screws that hold the mounting ring to the underside of the sink. Above the mounting ring is a locking ring. Detach this with the flat blade of a screwdriver.

The flange around the drain on the sink can now be removed and cleaned. Once the sink flange has been cleaned, attach fresh putty around its rim before reinserting it into the sink. Reattach the locking rim and mounting rim and secure tightly, and then remove any excess putty from the sink flange.

It’s easiest to connect the wiring to the new unit before attaching it to the mounting rim. Wiring is usually color coded to make installation easier. If it’s not clear which wires to connect to the new unit, don’t risk injuring your safety or your home’s electrical system. Call a plumbing company in New York City to assist you. Once the electrical wires are connected, you can attach the new unit connect it to the drain pipe.

At HUB Plumbing in NYC, we’re happy to offer regular plumbing maintenance that will alert you to any necessary garbage disposal-related plumbing repairs. We’re pleased to handle garbage disposal replacements for you as well. Call 646-862-7059 any day of the week for prompt, quality service.

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