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Pro Plumber Advice: Avoid Thanksgiving Plumbing Disasters

First, we'd like to say THANK YOU to all of our loyal Columbia CT customers. On Thanksgiving, and every day, we are thankful that you choose our company with your plumbing repairs and installations. Our wish is for you to enjoy as much of a stress-free holiday as possible. Our pro plumber team has some tips to avoid any plumbing disasters that might happen during the big feast. Disaster #1 - Jammed disposal Turnip peels, turkey giblets, and potato skins are the unsavory bits left after the...

3 "Smart Plumbing" Trends

Trending: "Smart plumbing" Everyone loves 'smart' technology. Smartphones and tablets are staples of our lives. Slowly, everything is being linked to your smartphones. You can look to see who's knocking on your door , check in on your home's temperature, and receive home security alerts all on your phone now! Make way for "smart plumbing" technology to make our increasingly busy lives a little easier to manage. Water shut-off valve If you have a vacation home or travel long periods for...

Quick Tip: Difference Between Boiler and Furnace

It's that time of year when I begin to receive a lot heating repair calls. A customer may describe that his furnace is making weird noises. Another may tell me that her boiler isn't working . In both cases, there's no heat in the Willimantic CT home and I need to get a technician out ASAP. My job is to find out if the heating repair is for a BOILER or a FURNACE first. Here's a helpful tip for you, if you need to call for service on your heating system. Boiler vs. Furnace Both pieces of...

Pro Heating Advice: How to Prevent Frozen Pipes

I don't know about you, but I pulled out the winter woolies and fuzzy blankets a couple weeks ago! I'm still holding out on turning on the heat but getting the house ready nonetheless. Winter's on the horizon here in Mansfield CT. I'm going to share what I've learned to prevent frozen pipes in my home. Now's the time to get everything ready BEFORE the temps really plummet and we're buried under snow. How to prevent frozen pipes Drafts: Take a walk around your home, including the basement....

Pro Plumber Advice: Prep Your Water Heater for Winter

Water damage is the MOST expensive repair to face. Most water damage in Coventry CT homes happens during the winter months. Burst and frozen pipe repair is the most common plumbing emergency we get called out for. Not only do you have to pay for a plumber, but then you have to fix sheetrock, replace rugs and even furniture. You may have to go without heat in the dead of winter, until a plumber can get out to you. Snow and icy roads can make that wait even longer. How can this headache [and...

Fall Plumbing and Electrical Maintenance Checklist

How many pumpkin spice coffees have you had so far this fall? Have you baked any apple crisp yet? Did your family make the trek to the local orchard ? There's so much FUN to be had during the fall season in Windham CT. But don't forget to get your home ready for the changing temps. Your plumbing system and electrical system need to be on that checklist too! Plumbing checklist for Fall √ Leaks - Inspect your sink and tub faucets for leaks. Take a look around your basement for any puddles or...

Andover CT Plumber Halloween Tips

Halloween candy hit the shelves at the end of August this year. Costumes started appearing in September. Now that it's October, we can say it's officially Halloween season in Andover CT! Before you carve into those pumpkins, check out these plumbing tips from your Andover CT plumber. Avoid clogged drains As scary as some of the costumes are, they aren't nearly as frightening as what a pumpkin can do to your plumbing system. After your pumpkin prepped for carving or baking, you're left with a...

4 Common Toilet Problems

A toilet can be found in every Columbia CT home, apartment or business. It may be round or elongated in shape. It may be white, bisque or almond in color. It may be a standard height or comfort height. No matter the style of your toilet, it needs to operate properly! We'll go over 4 of the most common toilet problems and what you can do to fix them. Problem #1: Leaking If you notice that your water bill is a bit higher, or that your well pump is running more often than usual, you may have a...

Pro Plumber Advice: Well Pump Troubleshooting

Well pump failure can be caused by a few things. When a customer calls because he doesn't have any water, the first thing our office staff will recommend is checking the breaker. Sometimes, it's as easy as that. Read on for more tips from your local Bolton CT plumber. Well pump troubleshooting Most well systems in Bolton CT have a submersible well pump. This means that the well pump itself is located near the bottom of a deep well on your property. It's held in place by pipe and wire. All of...

Need a Plumber for a Kitchen Faucet?

A kitchen faucet is a workhorse. It's used multiple times a day for meal prep, cleaning and hand washing. For some kitchens, a faucet is merely a functional fixture. For other kitchens, it can be the focal point of the room. However you view your kitchen faucet, eventually it will need to be replaced. Kitchen faucet types If your faucet is leaking, cracked and/or you've already spent money on a couple of repairs, it's cost-effective to replace it. There are so many choices that it can be...

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My thank you seems so small compared to what you have done for me. Your generosity overwhelms me. the faucet is so attractive - I love it! You made my Christmas really merry.
S. Bombria

Thank you!!! Rapid Service did a wonderful job transforming 1920s bathrooms in our house. We cannot say enough about the quality and attention to detail of each of these projects.
Anthony Power
The guys at Rapid Service did a whole "make-over" of my son's bathroom in East Hartford in March, 2014. They did a fantastic job - were there when they said they would be, were easy to contact, completed the job in a reasonable time...
Sue Rissanen

I had to call my handyman husband Rapid Service yet again! Andy and his crew are the most professional and down to earth people you will ever meet. My husband and I had a house built seven years ago and have had various issues with water, electrical and heating...
Lisa M.
My wife and I own and operate a Bed & Breakfast in our home in Scotland, CT. For a number of years we have used Rapid Service for all our electrical, plumbing, and heating needs. Most recently we had Rapid Service replace a malfunctioning kick heater in our Guest Game Room...
Bruce & Georgia Stauffer

I had Rapid Service come to my home because there was a saddle valve under my kitchen sink that was about to make a huge mess. I wasn't able to use my filtered water faucet until the repair was made. The technician fixed it AND had a great attitude while he worked. That is a rare thing lately...
Kevin S.
Great work on replacing my well water tank, Andy. You have been giving us highly competent, clean, and courteous service for the past 28 years. You're the best!"
Gerald Baril

My wife and I want you to know that we were very satisfied with our bathroom remodeling that Andy performed professionally, carefully and efficiently. The end result is a bathroom that is properly updated, functions perfectly and looks very attractive...
Curt F. Beck