From Pete K. in Seaford – “Once a year I go around the house and check the pipes for any small cracks or leaks”.

From Sarah C. in Manhasset – “I keep an eye on the drains for any slowdowns and make sure the garbage disposal is working right”.

From Juan V. in East Rockaway – “I learned the hard way that you occasionally need to flush your water heater tank”.

From Arthur L. in Oceanside – “Not a plumbing thing exactly, but the bolts that hold your toilet to the floor can sometimes get loose and cause your toilet to rock a bit. That can’t be good for the pipes behind it”.

From Hadear M. in Syosset – “After dealing with a flood a few years ago, I always check over any appliances with water connections – the washing machine, the dishwasher, the refrigerator – and make sure everything’s connected OK and that there are no leaks”.

From Chin-Mae W. in Garden City – “Hard water can really build up in the showerheads and the kitchen and bathroom faucets. Cleaning them once a month helps keep the water flowing smoothly and helps stop corrosion.”

From Susan H. in Woodbury – “Before he died, my husband taught me to check the water heater’s temperature and pressure relief valve on a regular basis”.