Plumbing Articles

The pipes in your house are used daily and hidden from view, so they are easy to overlook and forget about. They might be out of sight, but those pipes need maintenance just like any other plumbing or HVAC system in your home.

J & C Plumbing and Sewer Service is committed to bringing you the most up-to-date information on safe drinking water and ensuring you and your family are protected against the contaminants that could be present in your Bergenfield home’s water. 

They’re called “forever chemicals” because they never seem to disappear. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals that do not break down in the environment or our bodies. They can travel through soil to contaminate municipal water systems and private wells.

Sump pumps are the silent heroes of basements, and homes in general. Without any hoopla, they quietly protect your home from flooding, and living in New Jersey, you know basement flooding can happen quite easily. It only takes that one major rainfall or storm to foil your sump pump’s success rate. Our professional plumbers at J & C Plumbing and Sewer Services recommend keeping your sump pump regularly maintained to prevent any mishaps.

At J&C Plumbing and Sewer Services, we recommend an annual plumbing inspection for your Bergenfield home. Many homeowners pass on the inspection not realizing its importance in your regular home maintenance.

Water heating accounts for nearly 20 percent of your home’s energy use [LINK: ], according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Upgrading to a heat pump water heater can significantly lower that expense.

It’s a terrible moment when you step into the shower and find you have no hot water. Best case scenario—your spouse just ran a load of white clothes on hot in the washing machine, turned on the dishwasher, and took a leisurely hot shower a few minutes ago. Worst case scenario—you have a broken water heater.

With temperatures expected to dip well below the freezing mark over the next several months here in New Jersey, our team at J & C Plumbing and Sewer Services has some tips to protect your Bergenfield plumbing equipment.

With temperatures expected to dip well below the freezing mark over the next several months here in New Jersey, our team at J & C Plumbing and Sewer has some tips to protect your Paramus plumbing equipment:

Water is an indispensable part of our lives—but not all water is created equal.

If you have “city” water, well pumps do not need to be part of your vocabulary. If you do have a well, you will want to read on.

Indoor plumbing is one of those things we all take for granted—that is, until we lose that convenience due to a plumbing problem. When plumbing issues inevitably arise, knowing what to do and who to call can drastically reduce the stress and difficulty of the situation. Even if you don’t have a leaky faucet or a clogged drain on your hands at this moment, it’s still a good idea to know what to do if and when such a problem happens.

Whether it’s a clogged toilet or a slow-running drain, plumbing problems are never fun. With the growing do-it-yourself mentality and the access to a great deal of how-to information online, it can be tempting to try to resolve your plumbing issues on your own.

Installing the appropriate water treatment system will screen out microplastics from your New Jersey tap water. At J and C Plumbing and Sewer, we can recommend a water filter to stop particles at your main water supply line or the kitchen tap.

A whole-house water filtration system is the only way to screen out unwanted elements before they enter your Bergenfield plumbing system. It can improve water taste and clarity by removing impurities at your main water supply line.

Basement floods can happen to anybody. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as little as one inch of floodwater can result in $25,000 worth of damage.

Your Bergenfield summer rental could use a little TLC. Our team at J&C Plumbing and Sewer Services is here to help!

J&C Plumbing and Sewer Services has provided heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services to homes and businesses in Bergenfield, NJ, and all the surrounding areas for many years. We’re a local business that specializes in quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.

Drain problems can occur for different reasons, but there are actions you can take to minimize the chances of it happening in your home.

Water is dripping from your Bergenfield home’s faucet—but how serious is the situation? Truthfully, even a little drip could lead to a big problem!

Gurgle, gurgle. Hiss. If you immediately recognize these sounds from any plumbing in your New Jersey home, it could indicate you need a home plumbing inspection.

During the colder months of a New Jersey winter, frozen pipes can be a real concern. It is not only about the pipes freezing and you not having water. The bigger issue is when the pipes burst, causing all levels of havoc and damage to your home.

You depend on your sump pump to prevent your Paramus home from flooding in the basement. But it can’t do its job properly when there’s an issue with it.

With winter weather just around the corner, it’s critical for Bergenfield homeowners to understand the risks and dangers of frozen or burst water pipes. According to the website CostHelper, the average cost to repair a burst water pipe can be $900 with other water damage repairs added on top of that amount.

A slow drip can become a gush of water. A sluggish drain eventually may clog and overflow. A water heater, rusting from the inside out, may spill its contents on the floor, damaging your New Jersey home and costing you money.

Imagine this winter, sitting in your Bergenfield home by the fire, looking out the window at the falling snowflakes while sipping your hot cocoa with marshmallows. Life is good. It is good, that is, until you hear the loud rush of water somewhere in your New Jersey home.

Sump pumps are the silent heroes of basements, and homes in general. Without any hoopla, they quietly protect your home from flooding, and living in New Jersey, you know basement flooding can happen quite easily. It only takes that one major rainfall or storm to foil your sump pump’s success rate. Our professional plumbers at J & C Plumbing and Sewer Services recommend keeping your sump pump regularly maintained to prevent any mishaps.