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Thanksgiving has come to Teaneck, NJ and with it comes increased food preparation as homeowners get ready to host friends and family for Turkey Day. We see a huge upswing in clogged kitchen drains this time of year, which isn’t surprising considering all of the cooking everyone is doing.

Most of those clogs could have been prevented, however, with just a little foresight on the homeowner’s part. When preparing meals this holiday season, watch out for the following foodstuffs, and toss them in the garbage instead of down the drain.

  • Bones. This can include chicken bones, pork bones, and beef bones, which the garbage disposal is unable to breakdown. They will get caught in the gears and cause a lot of damage, and if they somehow get through into the pipes, they will also certainly create a clog.
  • Fruit Seeds. Any fruit seed is a problem for the same reason bones are a problem: they gum up the works in your garbage disposal.
  • Fats, Oils, and Grease. FOG, as the pros call it, usually gets poured down the drain in liquid form, only to solidify — and cause an ugly clog — when it cools in the pipes. To dispose of it properly, pour it into a used tin can instead, then wait for it to cool and toss it into the trash.
  • Coffee Grounds. Coffee grounds can cause all kinds of problems in the garbage disposal, and they can swell when filled with water, making them a clog threat when they get into your pipes.
  • Rice and Pasta. This may surprise some people, but both of these foodstuffs will swell with water, and both can get tangled in your pipes and make for quite a nasty clog if you let them.

When you detect a clog in your sink, call BZ Dependable to get it fixed every time!

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Drain clogs rank among the most common problems homeowners have to deal with here in Dumont, NJ. The go-to option is to purchase a chemical cleanser from the local grocery store or perhaps a snake from a hardware store. But these options adopt a one-size-fits-all approach, which rarely deal with the problem in an effective manner. They usually do just enough to open the clog, but leave residual material behind, causing the clog to reform again very quickly.

That’s why you need to call in professionals to handle any stubborn clogs in your system. Not only do they bring formal skills and experience to the problem, but proper equipment as well: equipment that is prohibitively expensive for homeowners who only have to deal with clogs infrequently, but invaluable for those who unclog drains for a living. Here’s a list of three of them to give you some idea of what we’re talking about.

1) HIGH END CHEMICALS

Most store-bought chemicals are very harsh on your pipes and can even lead to injury if you aren’t careful. Professionals, on the other hand, rely on products like BioSmart drain cleaners, which clean the pipes safely and don’t cause any lasting damage to the environment.

2) MECHANICAL SNAKES

Mechanical snakes bring a lot more power to the clog than store-bought snakes do. Furthermore, many of them use rotating heads which can be swapped out, ensuring that the head matches the unique nature of the clog. That helps ensure that the plumber gets the entire clog, instead of just punching a hole in it and leaving it at that.

3) VIDEO PIPE INSPECTION

Video cameras have gotten so small they can fit on your fingernail. That allows plumbers to lower them on a cable into the pipes themselves and get a close look at the nature of the clog. It provides unparalleled accuracy and allows the plumber to select the right tool for that particular clog.

Call BZ Dependable today to take care of your plumbing clogs!

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With winter on the way here in Bergen County, NJ, the time has come to get your home ready for the cold weather. All indications suggest that this winter will be one of the coldest on record, and by properly winterizing your home plumbing system, you can be assured of handling it with minimal risk of problems. Considering the damage that burst pipes and other winter issues can do, it’s far better to be safe than sorry. Here’s a quick list of some steps you can take to winterize your home plumbing.

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It’s usually a good idea to schedule a maintenance session for your home plumbing. That gives the technician a chance to spot any potential problem areas and suggest a way of correcting the issue before the snows start to fall. That comes in addition to the improved efficiency that a maintenance session can give your entire plumbing system.

Turn off Outside Faucets

Outside faucets, sprinkler systems and the like are never used during the winter and they have the most potential to burst or suffer similar issues. Shut off the water to them, then turn on the faucets to drain all of the water out of them. This should apply to an outlet you don’t intend to use during the winter.

Insulation

Most homes in the area have insulation in the walls to keep heat from leaving the home. (They also keep heat form coming in in the summer.) You can add an extra layer of protection to vulnerable pipes by adding insulation to them as well. Furthermore you can insulate your water heater with a water heater blanket, which will save you money by aiding the water heater in doing its job, as well as protecting it from cold spells.

For more tips on winterizing your plumbing this fall, give the Teaneck plumbing professionals at BZ Dependable a call today!

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Leaks rank among the most common problems in any plumbing system, and here in Dumont, NJ, we see quite a few of them. They can be repaired fairly quickly, but they can also cause a lot of damage in the interim, especially if they take place in hidden areas like behind the walls where you won’t always notice them. Leaks rarely occur in a vacuum and most come about after a lengthy period of wear and tear on the pipes. By reducing the strain, you can reduce the damage, and thus keep the possibility of leaks to a minimum. Here’s how.

REGULATE WATER PRESSURE

Water pressure in your pipes is measured in pounds per square inch, or psi. You should probably keep it somewhere between 40 and 60 psi to avoid unnecessary strain on the pipes themselves (which can lead to leaks and bursts over time). A pressure regulator, installed by a professional in your plumbing system, can let you adjust water pressure levels to your liking, while a hose bib gauge (available for about $10 at any home improvement center) can let you monitor the water pressure in your pipes.

SOFTEN THE WATER

In addition to high water pressure, hard water — with a lot of mineral content — can be very hard on your system. Hard water deposits entail that crusty white build-up on your outlets, and over time can corrode the pipes themselves if left unaddressed. They can also cause other problems, like fading the clothes in your laundry and giving your drinking water an odd metallic taste. Consider the installation of a water softener in your home, in order to lower the mineral levels of the water and reduce the impact on your pipes.

The professionals at BZ Dependable can install any of the devices listed above and help you prevent leaks or bursts!

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We get plenty of rain in Teaneck, NJ, and that often leads to flooding problems for many homeowners. If the threat of flooding is a once- or twice-only occurrence, you do you best to keep your property dry and call your insurance company when it’s all over. But what happens when you’re threatened with flooding every year? In those cases, you need reliable protection year in and year out: the kind of thing you can count on no matter when the rains start to fall. In those cases, we strongly recommend installing a sump pump in the basement of your home. Here’s a quick breakdown on how it works.

KEEPING YOUR BASEMENT DRY

The sump pump is usually placed in a pit dug specifically for it at the lowest point of your home, usually the basement. That’s where the water gathers, flowing into the pit and activating the pump. (Some pumps require manual activation, in which case you should check regularly once the rain starts falling. When the pump activates, an impeller (which resembles a fan) begins to turn, pulling the water into the pump then pushing it against the sides of a pipe. Its also reduces the pressure in the center of the pipe, which pulls the water up and out of your home. It leaves things high and dry, and should protect your home from any and all kinds of flooding.

PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE IS IMPORTANT

A sump pump only works when it’s properly installed, however, which means more than just choosing the right spot,. You need to make sure the pump has an appropriate power source and that the drain pipe can eject the water properly. You need to ensure the pump is powerful enough to handle any flooding in your home, and you need a service to keep it repaired and maintained so it’s ready to go when you need it.

Call BZ Dependable today for sump pump installation and service.

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Drain cleaning ranks among the most common problems that homeowners in Bogota, NJ face. Clogs can form remarkable easy from foodstuffs placed down the drain, toothpaste and hygiene products in the bathroom, and even child’s toys flushed down the toilet in a moment of mischief. People tend to look for the fast solutions in such cases: a cleanser brought at the grocery store, or perhaps a plumbing snake bought at a home improvement center. The fast solution is rarely the best one, however, and in all but the most benign cases, we recommend contacting a professional plumber to deal with your clogged drains. You should always go to a plumbing service first instead of trying to handle it one your own. Here’s why.

HALF-SOLUTIONS

Cleansers and other store-bought solutions tend to adopt a one-size-fits-all approach, which means it “kind of” resolves the clog, but often leaves residue behind. That means the clog will build back up very quickly, forcing you to apply the same solution over and over again. A professional plumber uses mechanical snakes, industrial cleansers and other tools to clear up the clog properly: addressing its actual nature instead of just hoping for the best.

GUARANTEES

Professional plumbers are licensed and bonded, which provides certain guarantees that the job will be done the right way. That means you don’t need to worry about the clog being beyond any ability to fix, or that you’re going to continue to grapple with it weeks after the call is made. It also means that any growing clogs in the same length of pipe can be taken care of, providing a more comprehensive solution to the problem instead of dealing with each one one its own.

If you have a stubborn clog in your drain, call BZ Dependable today to get it solved the right way!

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