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Sump Pump - Repair or ReplaceTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Repair+3 more

Serving Dexter, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1960

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"Excellent service. Looked at the job and gave me an estimate about 11 am, had men here on the job by 1 pm , finishing by 3 pm. Replaced sump pump and water heater and removed all trash.. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fletcher's Contracting
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Refrigeration System - Repair or Service - For Business

Serving Dexter, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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"Very professional and quick service. Would highly recommend Fletchers contracting to anyone that needs home improvement done. Fletcher answered every question I had along the way, it was an all around great experience. Will definitely be contacting them in the future."
Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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NYTRIC Electrical Contractors, LLC
5.0(
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Refrigeration System - Install or Replace

Serving Dexter, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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NYTRIC Electrical Contractors, LLC, is Watertown New York's premier electrical contractor. With decades of combined experience, you can rest assured that we will get the job done to your exact specifications the first time, on time, every time. Call today, and find out first hand how world class our workmanship truly is!

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Plumbing questions, answered by experts

A sewage smell in your crawl space is usually from a damaged or clogged pipe leaking sewer gasses or actual sewage underneath your home, but there are some other common causes. Moisture, from poor or damaged encapsulation or a malfunctioning sump pump, can harbor mold and bacteria, causing a musty smell. Pests can also get stuck in your crawl space and die, which causes a sewage-like odor.

Besides opting for a professional inspection, there are some other telltale signs that a pipe in your home is ready to go. Keep an eye out for signs of leaks and spot-check exposed areas of piping. Musty smells, spots on your walls, and dripping sounds are signs an unseen pipe has a leak, for example. You can also check the tubing for stains, flaking, and discoloration, all of which are signs of corrosion.

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.

You can stop a leak with plumber’s tape, but it’s not a recommended way to repair a leak. To install it, you have to dismantle the plumbing connection, apply plumber’s tape, and then re-install the pieces. 

There are better options for a temporary fix for leaking pipes, such as repair sleeves, epoxy compounds, or pipe clamps.

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.

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