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Water heaters are made in different sizes to accommodate both large and small households. 40 gallon and 50 gallon sizes are typical on Long Island, NY. While most are gas fired, some lonely ones operate on dirty and disgusting home heating oil. If you have an oil fired water heater, do you have an empty … Continued

How to Maintain Your Water Heater by Flushing

The water heater, incorrectly called a “hot water heater”, is basically maintenance-free, yet does require some service, just like any other household appliance. Once it is properly installed and set to the right temperature, very little is required to keep it functioning efficiently. However, there are a few steps you should take to prevent leaks … Continued

Residential Steam Boiler Maintenance

If you reside in the northeastern United States there is a possibility you grew up or lived in a home with steam heat. That heating system likely was a huge mystery to you and chances are it was not serviced properly. “Civilians” are not supposed to service the boiler, plumbers are. Unfortunately, many plumbers also … Continued

How to Create Hydronic Zoning on Steam Boilers

Many Long Island and New York City homeowners have gas fired steam systems and often call on us to create hot water hydronic zones they want to install in their basements or extensions on their homes. Offering a solution sounds simple but requires complex piping, controls and even a new boiler in some cases. The … Continued

Gas Furnace Fall Maintenance Guide

If at any point you are not comfortable, please call a licensed and trained professional. Obvious Warning Signs Louder than normal furnace? Anything weird or unusual means something is wrong. Is there water surrounding the furnace? Even a little bit of water is an issue. Area surrounding furnace clear of debris? Ever store cleaning products … Continued

Why is Combustion Analysis Important on a Furnace or Boiler?

Think about it for a minute. The equipment was adjusted to manufactures specification at the factory. Then it was shipped by truck and or rail to their distributor. Who sold it to the supply house where it sat until the plumber purchased it. Then it was dropped into their truck and a helper drove it … Continued

Why Do The Lights Flicker When My HVAC Unit Comes On?

If the lighting in your home or business flicker when your HVAC (heating or air conditioning) system turns on it is not normal. Question: So, Why do my lights flicker when my heating or air conditioning system comes on? Answer: The most amount of power your unit will consume is when it first starts. It … Continued

Why Does My Gas Furnace Turn Off And On Quickly?

Earlier this week we were called to a home in Hewlett, NY for a “limited heat” service call on a Trane 100k BTU 80% gas fired furnace. Upon arrival and inspection we discovered the filter too small for the opening and the high temperature limit safety switch “jumped out” with a small piece of wire. … Continued

Clogged Steam System Repair

One of the common steam heating service calls we get dispatched to are steam heating systems that are not working properly. Homes in northeast United States typically have an oil or gas fired boiler – either hot water hydronic or steam and Pipe Doctor Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning (and now) Refrigeration technicians often get called … Continued

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J. Pearl

Had the original boiler in our house finally go. Within 24 hours mike was here to put a brand new boiler in and we are warm again. Would definitely use pipe doctor again!

T. Van Buskrik

This is my second year using Pipe Doctor for my HVAC maintenance. Mike and his technicians are simply the best in the business. They arrive on time, are courteous, and most importantly they know their stuff. They do the job right.

D. Summers

My water heater stop working and I needed a replacement. I Called pipe doctor and within 3 hrs Mike showed up, looked at it, and gave me a reasonable price. Mike was very professional and did a great job. Keep up the great work!!!

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S. Gordon

Pipe Doctor is such a pleasure to work with the customer service department is so efficient. The plumbers were on time and a pleasure to work with. Mike G is a real professional not only is he meticulous in his work, he cleans up and makes the place look cleaner than when he would started. Would highly recommend their service.

J. King

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R. Philip

Pipe Doctor is definitely an A++ local business that is amazingly professional, more than reasonable in pricing, and super super fast. They do not skimp in on using the best product and the services that they provide is second to none. They finished my water heater install same day in the snow within 2 hrs from call, negotiating, delivery and removal. Will use in the future without a doubt. Pipe Doctor second to none!

Peggy M.

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