Robert Wagner Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Plumbers Framingham and Metro West
Are you spending too much time at the laundrymat? That might be the case if you're suffering from laundry room clogs. Clogs in your washing machine drain pipes can result in overflowing washing machines: talk about a soapy mess! If your laundry drains aren't clogged completely, they can still keep your washing machine from draining properly. This means your washer takes longer than usual to operate, and may result in higher water and energy costs. Hopkinton Laundry Room Drain … [Read more...]
Winter's on its way! Believe it or not, we're expecting the season's first snowstorm. How much snow will we get? Some areas along the Northeast corridor are going to get close to a foot of snow! One thing is for certain: everyone is going to be experiencing some wild winds and colder temperatures along with the snow. Is your home heating system ready? Dover Furnace Service & Repair Every year, you should have your furnace, boiler, or other home heating system serviced by your Dover … [Read more...]
October means that chilly weather's here, and you know what that means: the start of the home heating season. Turning on the heat after a long spring and summer off can be revealing. Sitting idle isn't always ideal for our home heating systems. Not only can dust, dirt, and grime accumulate on our furnaces, clogging filters and impacting efficiency, sometimes furnaces are noisy. Noisy furnaces can scare the kids too! Furnace Noise: Normal or Not? In a perfect world, our furnaces and home … [Read more...]
"I have worked so hard to have a beautiful home," Chloe M. said. "I can't even begin to explain how much energy and effort I have put into this place. But there is nothing I can do about this horrible septic odor! Until this problem is fixed, I can't have people over. We can't entertain at all. And I don't know about you, but I don't want to stay in a house that stinks all of the time!" Sherborn: What Causes Septic Odor Problems? Septic odor problems occur when noxious gasses become … [Read more...]
Winter will be here soon. You might not be able to tell just yet - the temperatures in our region have been fairly warm lately. But the leaves have started to take on the jeweled tones of autumn, and you know what that means: freezing winter temperatures and heavy snows are on their way. Times are tight for everyone. People are looking for ways to save money on their household expenses. Budgets are examined and re-examined, scrutinized for any area where costs can be contained. One of … [Read more...]
Are you planning a bathroom remodel? We've been taking a sneak peek into some of the world's best bathroom designer's notebooks, and here's what we're seeing: The Ethnic Bathroom Goodbye to the cookie-cutter, culture-neutral bathroom. Say hello to the ethnic bathroom, where design motifs and color cues are drawn from the homeowner's favored culture. The Japanese aesthetic has become increasingly popular, with a restricted color palate and modern, minimalist design attracting many fans. … [Read more...]
Running a pre-school has its challenges. Kids may be small, but they have the power within them to cause big plumbing problems. This is something Amanda K. discovered the hard way. "I turned my back for just a second," the daycare provider said. "And in that moment, Caleb got an entire bin of arts and crafts supplies and sent them WHOOSH down the toilet!" The arts and crafts supplies didn't go far. Absorbent towels and sponges swelled, lodging in the sewer drain pipe and trapping … [Read more...]
This fall has brought unprecedented amounts of rain to Wayland and the surrounding areas. Hurricane Irene dumped nearly a foot of rain in some locations throughout the Northeast, and the hits keep on coming: Former Tropical Storm Lee is delivering more rain in areas where the ground is already saturated. Significant flooding can result, and is indeed forecast for Binghamton, NY. Is your home prepared for a flash flooding event? With these heavy rains and unusual weather patterns, no … [Read more...]
I don't know if you've noticed, but we've had a run of crazy weather lately in the Newton area. Last year, the entire Northeast saw record-breaking snowfall. In the spring, we had flooding, due both to snow melt and heavy seasonal rain. This summer has been exceptionally hot: more than a few records have been broken. And all the signs seem to indicate that this pattern of extreme weather is going to continue. That leaves us with just one question: Are you ready? What Is A Sump … [Read more...]
Summer is starting to fade. We can see the first signs of fall already. The leaves are changing color; back to school sales commercials dominate the television and radio. It's time for Waltham homeowners to start getting ready for colder weather. This is the time when we start doing all of the chores that will result in our homes being warmer, safer, and more comfortable during the cold winter. One of those tasks is sewer drain cleaning. Sewer cleaning isn't very glamorous, but it is one of … [Read more...]
