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Plumbing help in Connecticut
Connecticut winters bring sustained freezing weather and nor'easters, and many homes heat with boilers that tie into the plumbing. Call to reach a licensed plumbing company that serves your part of Connecticut.
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What affects plumbing in Connecticut
Water
Public water is generally soft to moderately hard; private wells are common in rural towns and can be acidic, which corrodes copper.
Homes and pipes
Housing stock is old, with cast iron drains, galvanized or brass supply lines and stone basements in many homes.
Common problems
- Frozen pipes in older homes
- Pinhole leaks from acidic well water
- Aging cast iron drain stacks
Connecticut plumbing at a glance
- Region
- Northeast
- Common calls
- Frozen pipes in older homes; Pinhole leaks from acidic well water; Aging cast iron drain stacks
- Plumber licensing
- Plumbers are licensed by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
- Service
- Service-area page. Work is done by independent local plumbing companies.
Connecticut plumbing questions
Who licenses plumbers in Connecticut?
Plumbers are licensed by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Ask for the license number and confirm it with the issuing agency before work starts.
What are the most common plumbing problems in Connecticut?
The problems plumbers are called for most in Connecticut are frozen pipes in older homes, pinhole leaks from acidic well water and aging cast iron drain stacks.
When do plumbing problems peak in Connecticut?
January and February bring the most frozen-pipe calls, especially in older homes with plumbing on exterior walls. Nor'easters and spring thaw put sump pumps to work. Homes on wells should test water acidity, since corrosion damage builds quietly all year.
Plumbing services in Connecticut
The services that match the conditions described above.
Also available: emergency plumbing and all plumbing services.
Guides for Connecticut homeowners
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