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Still Services
4.6(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearBathtub Install or ReplaceDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+14 more

Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Customers say: True professional

"Still Services replaced my hot water tank. These people are amazing. Exceptional customer service. Quality of the work of the highest caliber. Matt and his team went above and beyond to ensure that I experienced maximum service with a minimum of inconvenience. I will call them for future plumbing needs and have already told several people about them."
Response time7 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Bergeron Drain Pro
4.7(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallSewer Main - Clear+3 more

Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Derek contacted me almost immediately, quickly worked out with my tenants (it was their bathroom sink drain) when he could come and do the work, and was finished in short order My tenants (four young women) raved about him and his work afterward. Bergeron Drain Pro are now my go-to people for plumbing issues."
Response time6 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Tandem Mechanical
4.9(
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or ServiceTankless Water Heater - Install+5 more

Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh and his team were awesome. They gave me a quote quickly, came out a few days later (our job wasn't a rush), and did an awesome job. They installed our water heater and vented it outside in under 3 hours. They left our basement spotless after the install too. Very very friendly and polite as well. If I ever need any other plumbing/HVAC work I'm going to reach out."
Water Heater Installation
Tankless Water Heater
Plumbing
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Plumbing questions, answered by experts

A back pressure valve is a control valve used on production vessels, such as separators, treaters, and free water knockouts. The valve holds pressure until a set point is reached, and then releases upstream pressure to reset. Back pressure valves are not safety mechanisms. Instead, they are regulators designed to keep the fluid, gas, or liquid mixture in a system at a certain pressure level to prevent bursts and other incidents.

Meanwhile, a backflow preventer is a safety mechanism that kicks in when the pressure has already failed and contaminated water flows in the reverse direction. Most backflow preventers consist of two one-way valves, or check valves assembled together. This design only allows water to pass through in one direction but not the other.

Water main breaks are relatively common, particularly in areas with older infrastructure. The frequency of breaks depends on factors such as the age, material, and size of the water main pipes, weather conditions, and the overall maintenance of the water system. Older cities with outdated pipes are more prone to frequent breaks, while newer communities struggle less with this particular issue.

How long it takes for a pipe to freeze depends on the outdoor temperature, the level of preventative measures taken, and how long the outdoor temperature stays below freezing. With this in mind, expect most pipes to freeze within six to eight hours. Uninsulated exterior pipes can freeze in under six hours if the temperature is below 20 degrees. It takes at least 12 hours for unprotected pipes to freeze at 32 degrees.

Unfortunately, pipes can freeze when exposed to prolonged freezing temperatures, whether or not you have installed insulation covers. Insulation covers, however, are still an excellent idea as they can reduce the chance of your pipe freezing by keeping the pipes closer to the temperature of the water inside the pipe.

You can temporarily patch a leaking copper pipe using epoxy putty or adhesive tape. These are not permanent solutions, and you will eventually need to remove and replace the damaged portion of the pipe. 

For a smaller pinhole, you can solder it closed using plumbing flux. Again, this is only a temporary solution, but it will give you time to hire a plumber and go over your options.

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