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Pro Plumber Advice: Well Tank Troubleshooting

When you don't have any water, there's a few things you should check before you call your local Lebanon CT plumber. One of those things is the well tank. Where is it? Your well tank is usually located in your basement, a crawlspace or a utility room. It will be near to where the water line comes into your home from your well. A well tank may be blue or gray. It's shaped like a cylinder and sits on the floor. It may be short and squat, or tall and lean. Well tank styles will differ depending on...

Your Willimantic CT Plumber for Historical Homes

At Rapid Service LLC, we love working on historic homes in Willimantic CT. They have so much character and personality! We also know they need special care. They need a plumber with experience . Experience is crucial when replacement plumbing parts are obsolete or hard to locate. Plumbing problems in older homes Does flushing a toilet send a blast of hot water into the shower? Is your water pressure not what it should be? Do you have slow draining tubs, sinks and showers? The plumbing in many...

Columbia CT Plumber: Back-to-School Plumbing Tips

We know, we know - summer went by TOO quickly!! Many Eastern CT students are back to school this week. Your Columbia CT plumber wants to help make it a smooth transition. We're sure you bought everything on the school supply list. Is your plumbing system ready too? Here are some quick plumbing tips to make your life a little less hectic. Water heater A leaking water heater we had to replace in Columbia CT When was the last time you had the water heater checked? During the school year, you use...

Clogged Drain: Step Away From The Chemicals!

Help! I have a clogged drain! The tub isn't draining. The toilet isn't flushing. The kitchen sink is backing up. You have things to do, places to go, and people to see in Marlborough CT. You don't have time to deal with a clogged drain. You need to fix this NOW. We have a guess on the two things you reach for: Plunger A chemical, store-bought drain cleaner Put down the drain cleaner Stop! We urge you NOT to use any sort of store-bought chemical drain cleaners. They MAY work [but usually don't]...

Ask a Plumber: Fix It or Replace It?

Gone are the days of the one-income family and a 35-cent gallon of milk. Today, families are budgeting more than ever and taking on more DIY projects. Your Lebanon CT plumber understands that times have changed. When you have an unexpected plumbing problem, it can be stressful. Here are some tips to help you decide when to fix it or replace it. Toilet The most common toilet problems we hear about involve leaks, rocking, and constant running. We also listen to concerns about cracking and...

Pro Plumber Advice: Well Pump Upgrade

Your local Willimantic CT plumber knows that many of the older homes in the area have a jet pump well system. This type of system is outdated and inefficient. A well pump upgrade is something to consider. Jet pump vs. submersible well pump A jet pump is found in a basement or crawlspace of a home. It can also be found in a pump house on the property. Jet pumps are used in shallow wells. If water is within 25 feet of the ground's surface, it's considered a "shallow well." There are two types of...

Tips for Septic System Summer Care

Septic system failure is the last thing you want with summer in full swing and temperatures climbing. No one likes the smell of sewage on a 90 degree day. Let’s talk about what your septic system actually does for you and your home. Whether it’s a sink, washing machine, or even a hot tub, if water is used in your home, it drains into your septic system. Your septic system is responsible for filtering waste out of the water before it is absorbed into the ground. In your septic tank solid waste...

Summer Savings for Plumbing & Electrical Repairs

Luau music - check. Umbrella drink in hand - check. BBQ wafting up your nostrils - check. WAIT....THAT'S NOT BBQ, DEAR!!! The outside outlet is smoking!! Save on electrical repairs Your local Coventry CT electrician would like to announce our new summer savings available to Eastern Connecticut homeowners. You know that electricity and water don't mix. But you may not know that hidden dangers exist or where to find them. As a courtesy to keeping our community safe, we'll conduct a walkthrough...

Protect Your Well Pump From Drought Damage

A well pump can be damaged easily during the summer months. Lack of rain can lead to dry wells. The CT Dept. of Health has already issued one drought advisory this season. The easiest way to protect your well pump is to conserve water. Watching your water consumption can save you thousands of dollars of emergency plumbing repair. Well pump protection tips Here's what you can do to protect your well system: Take shorter showers. Allow plenty of time between showers to let your well recover....

One Cause of Well Pump Failure: Lightning

A well pump is the workhorse of your home. It works quietly, day in and day out, providing water to your home. Until one day, it doesn't. But...my well pump is only 10 years old! But...it's worked fine for the last 20 years, why NOW?! But...we haven't changed our water consumption recently. But...our water quality is great and we've never had an issue before! Under the best conditions, your well pump doesn't need much maintenance. There is one cause of well pump failure that you can't control....

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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.
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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...
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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...
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