Bathroom issues with toilets, sinks, and tubs are among Platinum Plumbing’s most frequently asked questions for Staten Island plumbing repair services. We’ve found that one of the best ways to avoid problems with your bathroom appliances is to have them installed correctly in the first place, inspect them for trouble… Read More
If your water is hard, you are probably thinking about adding a water softener to your house. A DIY approach might not be ideal for this specific project. Let’s take a look at what is involved in installing a water softener system, and why a DIY approach would be harmful… Read More
There comes a time in the life of every Staten Island homeowner when a new water heater is needed. Now you have the opportunity of choosing the same old tank system or installing a modern tankless water heater. There are many advantages of a tankless water heater and it might… Read More
Most people wash their hands at least eight times per day. Plus, when you’re spending time at home, you’re likely rinsing dishes, foods, and filling containers with water. All this is made possible by one small little plumbing implement: the faucet. Whether it is the faucet on your bathroom sink… Read More
Household plumbing falls under the category of “out of sight, out of mind.” Most people simply don’t think about it until it’s not working. In spite of the fact that the main sewer line is responsible for doing a job no one wants to think – much less talk –… Read More
It happens all the time. A Staten Island homeowner has a plumbing problem that doesn’t seem too bad, maybe clogged bathroom pipes or a stopped up kitchen sink, and thinks ‘How hard could it be? I’ll just fix it myself and save a bunch of money’. Sound familiar? Often, this… Read More
When Staten Island homeowners think about safety, they’re usually thinking about physical security, fire prevention, and liability. Plumbing is usually the last thing on their mind. Yet plumbing problems can actually cause serious health risks if they are allowed to go unchecked, and present dangers to life and limb that… Read More
Plumbing issues can be much more than just an inconvenience. When left unchecked, or repaired by someone who doesn’t do the job correctly, they can snowball into bigger and more expensive problems and cause extensive damage to your home and belongings. That’s why when you need plumbing repairs done in… Read More
You go to the sink, the shower, or the washing machine, turn a knob or flip a switch, and just like that, you get hot water thanks to your hot water heater. Research has shown that the average four-person American household will use at least 65 gallons of hot water… Read More
Have you ever been in a situation when you need a plumber quick? Hiring professional plumbing services can be tricky because not all plumbers are licensed. What does that mean? It means there may be consequences in choosing a licensed vs unlicensed plumber. What happens if you hire an unlicensed… Read More
