Emergencies
A burst pipe or a flooding basement. The first five minutes decide how bad it gets.
Bergen County, New Jersey
Fix what you can. Hire well for the rest.
Practical plumbing advice for Bergen County homes, from a dripping faucet to a flooded basement. When you do need a professional, search near your town and verify the New Jersey license in a minute.
Topics
Clogs and drains
Kitchen sinks, tubs, toilets and the old sewer lines under many Bergen County streets.
Hot water
Looking after a water heater, and knowing when it has reached the end.
Steam and hot water heat
Older Bergen County houses often have radiators. They are simple systems once you understand them.
Kitchen and bath fixes
The small repairs that save a service call, with honest notes on how hard each one is.
Upkeep and hiring
Seasonal checks, and how to hire a plumber in New Jersey without regretting it.
How to use this site
Safety comes first
Learn where the main shut-off valve is today. For a gas smell, get outside and call your gas utility or 911.
Find your problem
Browse by topic. Each guide gives the likely cause, the tools and the time involved.
Stop where it says
We mark the point where a homeowner should hand over to a licensed master plumber.
Hire with confidence
Search near your town, then verify the license with the State of New Jersey before work begins.
Plumbing tips
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Test your sump pump before the storm, not during it
A sump pump sits idle for months and is expected to work perfectly on the worst night of the year. A five-minute test, twice a year, tells you whether it will.
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How to stop a dripping faucet
A drip is nearly always a worn part that costs a few dollars. Work out which type of faucet you have, and the repair takes under an hour.
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Radiators that stay cold or bang: what is going on, and what to do
Older Bergen County houses often have hot water or steam radiators. Most cold radiators and noisy pipes have simple causes you can deal with yourself.
Need a professional?
When it is more than a quick fix, search for plumbers near your town and verify the New Jersey license in a minute.