Tag: DIY

Categories: HVAC Tags: Boiler Maintenance, Brooklyn Boiler, DIY

Another Brooklyn winter is coming, and if your heating system has broken down, you could find yourself coming home to pretty cold comfort. While there are some minor boiler problems dedicated do-it-yourselfers can fix, other repairs require the expertise of a trained professional. Here are some of the most common problems we see with Brooklyn boilers. Boiler Trouble If the boiler’s burner has gone out, start by checking the fuel supply and then look for…

Categories: Blog Tags: DIY, Plumbing Emergency

Plan Ahead to Prevent a Mishap in Your Brooklyn Home You may think that you don’t have to worry about the plumbing in your Brooklyn home in the summer. But think again. Just because there’s no chance your pipes can freeze doesn’t mean nothing can go wrong. Your neighbors at Petri Plumbing & Heating want you to have a fun, relaxing summer without the hassle and expense of a major summer plumbing disaster. The good…

Categories: Blog Tags: DIY, HVAC repair

Know When to Call a Professional for Your Brooklyn Furnace It’s the middle of a Brooklyn winter, and your heating system is on the fritz. If you’re a dedicated do-it-yourselfer, or if money is tight, it can be tempting to try to fix it yourself. But, while it’s great to know how your furnace works and perform maintenance and simple fixes yourself, a heating system can be dangerous if repaired incorrectly. At Petri Plumbing &…

Categories: Blog Tags: Brooklyn, DIY, plumbing

Food, friends, and family are the best part of the holidays, but they can still cause a bit of trouble for our Brooklyn neighbors. Food can go down the drain and clog your pipes. Well-meaning friends will help clean up after holiday dinners, but they’ll pour grease down the sink. Visiting family will run through your hot water in a hurry, clog your tub drain with hair, and might flush inappropriate things down the toilet.…

Categories: Blog Tags: DIY, gas stove, natural gas, plumbing

A new gas-fired appliance makes a great holiday gift. They are practical, attractive, and their energy efficiency makes them inexpensive to operate. Who wouldn’t want a new oven for their Brooklyn home? Gas Gift Ideas Gas appliances offer quick heating and great energy efficiency. If you’re looking to buy a loved one a gas appliance as a gift, here are a few ideas: Gas stoves. True cooks love the efficiency and even temperatures of gas…