Morristown NJ has a bit of something for buffs of every variety: American history, architectural treasures, eclectic shopping, lots of dining choices, live entertainment, quiet residential areas and a bustling downtown. What Morristown also has are lots of beautiful older homes and buildings with plumbing infrastructures that can go back generations—which can pose big problems for homeowners.
When General George Washington and the Continental Army encamped here twice during the Revolutionary War, plumbing was the least of their problems. (Easy for us to say.) Nowadays, that’s not the case. Over time, wear and corrosion to plumbing fixtures, leaky faucets and slow drains in older homes means they are more susceptible to plumbing problems than the average post-WWII structure.
Stashluk can make old home plumbing in Morristown NJ work like new!
With more than 70 years in the plumbing business, the pros at Stashluk Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning have seen it all. From leaky pipes and cranky bathroom fixtures, to older bathrooms with drain and plumbing problems unique in their own right, Stashluk knows how to tackle plumbing systems in older homes. The same goes for the newer townhomes and condominiums scattered downtown and on the outskirts of town. Stashluk customers know they can contact us 24/7 and expect a quick response whenever there’s a plumbing problem that requires the expertise of a professional.
When you see our trucks in Morristown, you’ll know we’re on the job to repair or replace any, many, or all of the following plumbing issues:
- Leaky faucets, shutoff valves and plumbing joints
- Old pipes that get easily clogged
- Stuck cleanout plugs
- Running toilets, corroded shower pans
- Clearing shower and bathtub drains
- Water heater replacement and repairs
- Under sink leaks and drain snaking
- Appliance installation and repairs for dishwashers, clothes washers, gas dryers
- Sump pump complete installation and repair
- Complete re-piping water and drain services
- Gas piping installation and removal
- Radiant heat
- Anti-scald faucet installation
- Electronic pipe locators
- Ice-making plumbing installations
- Garbage disposal system installation, and even more.
(Ask us about our annual safety checks for plumbing, heating, central AC and standby generators, too.)
Corroding pipes and lead-based solders.
Over the years metal piping can begin to corrode and become susceptible to rust, which can make the water unsafe to use. Furthermore, older copper pipes were typically joined with lead-based solder which can corrode as well, raising the lead levels of the water.
If you live in a home with its original pipes joined by lead solder, the New Jersey Department of Health recommends the following:
- Never cook, drink or prepare with water from your hot water faucet.
- Let your cold water faucet run for 15 to 30 seconds if it has been sitting for several hours.
- Boiling does not remove lead from the water. In fact, excessive boiling only raises the concentration of lead through evaporation.
Are drains still running slow? Damaged sewer pipes could be the problem.
Older homes settle over time. This can put a strain on underground pipes which can become buckled or bowed thus affecting the efficiency of the water flow to the sewer line. If you’ve tried clearing slow drains and the water still doesn’t go down as fast as it should, you may have a sewer pipe problem. This is definitely not a do-it-yourself project. First of all, you can’t see into the interior of the pipe to locate the source of the problem. (But Stashluk can!) To fix a damaged pipe we’ll first clear the pipe before inspecting it with a sewer camera for an accurate diagnosis. In the event the pipe requires replacement, Stashluk has the expertise to swap it out and replace it with a new pipe that will work absolute wonders.
Tree roots are also a common problem with older sewer pipes. Like above, as pipes age and the ground shifts small cracks can occur allowing tree roots to sneak into the interior of the pipe. Once tree roots invade the pipe, sewer drain clogs are inevitable.
Frequent clogging
Routine maintenance of drain pipes is a big help but older pipes can still pose problems due to years of soap scum and gunk that line the walls of the pipe and restrict water flow. Stashluk can clean these drains more effectively than any home remedies or store-bought drain cleaners.
Call Stashluk for all of your Morristown NJ Plumber needs
Is your Morristown home or business in need of a plumber to restore the quality of your water works? Do the repairs sound like a lot of work? Call Stashluk and let our expert technicians handle the repairs! Big or small, we’ll get the job done for you right the first time. To learn more, give us a call at 908.277.6200.
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