How to Remove Tree Roots From Your Pipes
Tree roots require oxygen, water, and nutrients to thrive, so your plumbing system can be a particularly appealing environment for these roots to intrude on. Water vapor that escapes from your pipes to the outside soil causes tree roots to naturally grow toward your home, and these roots are often strong enough to cause cracks […]
3 Essential Tips to Prep Your Plumbing for Summer Vacation
Whatever your ideal vacation, summertime is perfect for getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and making new memories. But the last thing you want to deal with upon your return is a serious plumbing problem, or worse, a flooded house. Even seemingly minor plumbing issues can rapidly worsen when left untreated, […]
3 Steps to Take When There’s Hair in Your Drain
Residents in Poughkeepsie, NY may experience all sorts of clogs in their plumbing, but one of the most challenging to tackle is hair clogs in the shower. Humans shed a large amount of hair every day. While a few strands of hair aren’t much of a challenge for your drains, large clumps of it can […]
Get Ready For Spring With Main Line Maintenance
Spring in New York is a truly special time of year. Many people flock to the area to see the blooming trees and enjoy the warm weather that New York spring has to offer. Though there are many wonderful parts about this time of year, the spring thaw often brings about issues for homeowners. Increased […]
What Types of Plumbing Problems Require Immediate Assistance
When homeowners think of calling emergency services in Poughkeepsie, it’s usually to deal with issues like household fires or gas leaks. However, there are certain plumbing issues that can lead to significant health and safety concerns, as well. That’s why D. Rohde Heating & Plumbing is available for emergency services 24 hours a day. Regardless […]
When to Replace Your Plumbing
There comes a time in every homeowner’s life when their pipes hit the end of their lifespan. While this can sometimes be a difficult decision to make, plumbing does not last forever. Pipes may fail due to several reasons, whether it be extreme changes in weather, poor maintenance, faulty installation, or just age alone. Today, […]
Your Fall Plumbing Checklist
Fall is almost here, and along with it come a few essential tasks important for area homeowners. With temperatures steadily cooling in anticipation of the yearly winter drop New York residents have come to expect, now is an ideal time to prepare your plumbing system for cold weather. Doing so can help you avoid many […]
Get Your Boiler Serviced Now to Prepare for Winter
You may think that just because it is summer, there is no reason to think about the boiler that will keep your home warm over the winter months. Summer, however, is one of the best times to get things inspected and in working order for the colder months that lie ahead. You should have your […]
Drain Cleaning Is a Service You Will Not Regret
Professional drain cleaning isn’t something you probably think about regularly, but you should include it in your home maintenance. If you think about all of the nasty things that go down your drains every day and could be accumulating in your pipes, it just makes sense – food particles, grease, hair, soap, coffee grounds – […]