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Book Plumbing Services Online

by | Apr 9, 2018 | Plumbing Tips

E.W. Tompkins is the first in the Capital Region to offer plumbing service booking online.   Head to our home page and look for the blinking RED bar at the top of the page. We offer “menu pricing” on typical plumbing services for water heaters, garbage disposal replacement, washing machine hose replacement, levels of drain cleaning, faucet installation, and toilet installations. It is easy!   Look for your category.   Look at the specifics.  Click on what you need.  Add to the cart, move to the next page, and click on a time period.   Time periods are offered Monday to Friday based on availability.  Payment is not made till services are rendered.  Taxes, extra materials needed and additional time are additional. We are excited to make your life easier.   Looking forward to being your plumber. Since 1921 Serving Albany NY
Change your Washing Machine Hoses!

Change your Washing Machine Hoses!

by | Apr 6, 2018 | Plumbing Tips

Washing machine hoses wear out.  And when they do its typically at the wrong time and you are out of the house!   The hoses are under a tremendous amount of pressure.

We suggest that when you go on vacation that you turn off the hot and cold water valvues behind the machine.  It is easy!
We do suggest replacing them every five years. The investment in a purchase of a new set of hoses is less than $20.  Certainly when you purchase a new washing machine you want to replace them at the same time. 

 Unless you are home and hear the leak of walk across the water on the floor the water is just going to cascade all over your home.  

So, replace the hoses instead of having to replace flooring, carpeting, calling your insurance company and all else.  

There are rubber hoses and then there are braided stainless steel hoses and then 

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Best of the Capital Region – E.W. Tompkins Plumbing

by | Apr 6, 2018 | Plumbing Tips

E.W. Tompkins is pleased to be recognized as ‘BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION” for the Plumbing Category! We were so excited to open up the Upstate Magazine’s April May issue and see our name up on the top of page #44! It brought a smile to everyone’s eyes and the plumbers were doing “high fives” out by the truck. We appreciate all of our loyal customers voting for us! It really means a lot. We drove over to the Times Union and picked up our 7″ sticker which is now framed on our wall.  

We look forward to moving up the ranks in 2019.

 

Did you know that we are the ONLY one in the Capital Region to offer Booking Online ?

Yes, you can actually sit in the comfort of your home with a cup of coffee and get on our website and review a sort of a la carte menu with pricing. They are basic plumbing services. If you have a custom job please contact our office at

518-462-6577

Honk at Howie when you see our “Toilet Truck”

Honk at Howie when you see our “Toilet Truck”

by | Apr 6, 2018 | Plumbing Tips

Our truck graphics are attracting attention!

Check out our new “Toilet Truck” that is hitting the streets in the Capital Region!!! If you see us on the road do HONK at HOWIE! He is such a great sport and is looking forward to opening the window in Spring and hanging his arm out the window.

Did you know that you can now BOOK PLUMBING SERVICES ONLINE!? We are the first to offer a “Menu of Plumbing Services” for you to “order” after hours and then book a time slot. WE are here to make your life easy! Please give it a try. Click on our red flashing button. Scroll down and see various installations. Click your service, put it in the CART, then continue to the next page and book with your contact information. Once the service is rendered you pay.

E.W.TOMPKINS PLUMBING

FIRST TO OFFER ONLINE BOOKING IN THE CAPITAL REGION!!!

CHECK IT OUT! SAVE TIME!

Our Water Heater has Sprung a Leak!

Our Water Heater has Sprung a Leak!

by | Feb 18, 2018 | Plumbing Tips

Your water heater is old and has started leaking!

  If its a lot of water, call a plumber right away.  You will want to determine from where the water is coming from. Water can ruin floors and belongings.  Act fast when you see water. Since electricity is going to the unit you need to be very careful.  Go to your service panel and see if you can find where the breaker is to the unit and shut it off.  Turn the water off to the unit.  This is also the cold water going to the unit.  It is best to call a professional and the team at E. W. Tompkins can come out to see if it can be repaired or needs to be replaced.

The Top of the Unit

Sometimes there are cold supply lines at the top of the unit which could be leaking. These water lines can be made of many different materials – copper, PVC, or PEX type tubing to mention a few. If you notice that a water line is leaking where it is attached to the unit, the problem may be quickly fixed by simply tightening that connection. If you notice that the shut-off valve on one of the water lines is leaking, the problem may be quickly fixed by simply tightening the packing nut below the handle. If either of these doesn’t solve the problem then you may need to repair or replace the valve and/or some of the piping. This is usually a quick fix and not a major cause for concern.

The Bottom of the Unit 

If water is coming out of a metal or plastic spigot attached to the bottom of the tank, you may have a faulty valve that needs to be replaced.  This can be done easily by a professional plumber. If your tank is rusty and really old and the water is coming from the bottom of the tank,then this will probably require a complete replacement. Contact E.W. Tompkins and we can provide you with a definitive answer and assist with any replacement you may need.    

This can be found in several places, most commonly it can be found along the side of your hot water heater attached to a long pipe. This valve allows for the release of extreme heat and pressure as a safety measure. When this happens, water begins to leak out of the valve and/or pipe. On an older unit, this valve may leak due to age and mineral build up due to your water conditions. This may also be a sign of a change in the incoming water pressure that supplies your home. If you are not sure of why it is leaking or just not comfortable in doing so, contact a local heating professional as soon as possible as this is a safety device designed to protect you and your family. If you are still unable to locate the source of your leak or if you have a leak originating from a different area of your water heater, it may require attention from the pros at E.W. Tompkins Plumbing.   518-462-6577

What we need to know to help you replace your tank

  • What type of unit do you currently have ? Is it Natural Gas, Electric or Liquid Propane How old is it
  • How many gallons is it (typically they are 40 or 50 gallons
  • Where is the current tank located ?  Closet, garage, cellar, etc.
  • Do you have a Standard or Power Vent Natural Gas Unit.
  • Is there an easy way to remove it out of the house ?