EMPIRE PLUMBING NYC

Winter is approaching in NYC and along with it some cold days. You want to be sure that your gas piping system can withstand the cold temperatures and your appliances, like water heaters and boilers, are ready to get you through NYC’s coldest days. Preparing a Natural Gas System for Winter in NYC  Taking some […]

As we approach the last quarter of 2022, we are also approaching the end of the year deadline for Local Law 152 inspections. This law requires the majority of properties in NYC to have their gas piping systems inspected by a licensed master plumber and to take care of any repairs necessary before the end

Natural gas is a top choice for single family homes in NYC as it is affordable, efficient, and generally very safe. You can further increase the safety of natural gas with regular inspections of your piping system. While commercial properties and multifamily housing are required to have regular inspections every 4 years under Local Law 152,

Gas appliances can be a great choice for your home in NYC. Natural gas is a great power source for heating, as well as appliances like dryers, water heaters, stoves, and more.  Before you get started with the installation process, you want to be sure you know all of the steps to take for an

When you already have a gas line providing natural gas to your property, Installing a new pipe or upgrading an existing appliance will often be more affordable since you can connect to the meter that is already there or tap into an existing gas pipe. But this is not always the case if the existing

There are many reasons you might need a gas piping system inspection in NYC. Many properties have mandated inspections under Local Law 152, but you may also schedule a gas piping system inspection on your own if you suspect a leak, are undergoing repairs or renovations, or have another reason which makes it necessary to have

When supplying a multifamily residential building in NYC with natural gas, there is the option to use a single, master meter in which one gas meter tracks all gas usage for the building and the utility billed to the property owner. You can also use a sub meter system in which every unit has its

There will often be signs that indicate a gas leak problem, such as the rotten egg smell or hissing sounds in the area where the leak developed, but the signs may not always be obvious. Sometimes, gas leaks can still be hard to detect if the leak happens in an unreachable place or you do

Gas hot water heaters are equipped with a pilot light. This flame stays constantly lit, and when your hot water heater turns on, the pilot light ignites the burner that will then heat your water.  Hot water heater pilot lights can go out for different reasons, such as a temporary change in the gas pressure.

Although normally extremely safe, natural gas can be dangerous if you have a gas leak that releases highly flammable vapors into your home. If these vapors are ignited, they could cause serious damage and injury It is important to know the signs of a gas leak, such as a rotten egg smell, but you also