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Franklin Square, Nassau County
Franklin Square is a residential hamlet in the Town of Hempstead, bordered by Elmont, West Hempstead, and Garden City South. JPR Plumbing helps Franklin Square homeowners with leaks, clogged drains, sewer backups, and water heater trouble.
Most plumbing emergencies start with a part that has been wearing out quietly for years: a rubber washing machine hose, a corroded valve stem, or a water heater tank that has slowly rusted from the inside. Replacing those parts before they fail is almost always cheaper than cleaning up after them. A quick look at the hoses behind the washer and the area around the water heater once or twice a year can catch trouble early.
We are happy to help with both kinds of calls, the urgent ones and the preventive ones. If you are planning ahead, a quick look at why acting early on plumbing problems saves trouble later may help you decide what to tackle first. When something has already gone wrong, call us and describe what you see.
Our services
Pick the service that sounds closest to your problem, or simply tell us what is happening and we will help you figure out the next step.
A home without water, or water you cannot stop, is a true emergency. We help bring the situation under control and plan the repair.
A pipe that splits in freezing weather can flood a room in minutes. We replace the broken section and test the line before water is restored.
Worn washers, loose fittings, and aging valves all leak eventually. We repair active leaks and check connections of the same age.
Slow tubs, backed-up kitchen sinks, and gurgling drains usually mean buildup inside the pipe. We clear it out properly.
Sewage at a floor drain or lower-level toilet is unsanitary and urgent. We help find out where the sewer line is blocked.
We fix toilets that will not stop running, leak around the base, or clog over and over again.
If the water heater is leaking, making loud noises, or producing rusty water, we diagnose the cause and the right next step.
Damp walls, warm spots on a floor, or a meter that keeps turning can reveal a concealed leak. We help find it.
For houses with a sump pump, we repair pumps that will not start, clog with debris, or run without stopping.
Local considerations
Franklin Square homes are on public water and sewer service. Nassau County’s groundwater protection program explains that properties in sewered areas must connect to the public sewer and that old cesspools or septic tanks need to be properly abandoned.
Across Long Island, some older properties relied on cesspools before public sewers were built. If you are renovating, ask whether any old system on the lot was properly closed.
Basement washing machines send lint into drain lines, where it can combine with soap and grease. A lint trap on the discharge hose helps.
The main valve is often in the basement near the front wall of the house. Test it once a year so it will turn when you need it most. If it is stuck, do not force it; a plumber can replace it.
Houses like these often run into:
Most of these can be scheduled. If sewage is coming up or water is spreading, stop using water and call right away.
Service area
This page is for homeowners in Franklin Square and the neighboring communities, including:
Live nearby but not listed? Let us know your address and we will confirm availability.
Reach us at (833) 603-1840 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays, or send a request online describing which fixtures are affected.
Questions
Rubber hoses can crack with age. Many manufacturers suggest replacing them every few years, and braided stainless steel hoses are a sturdier option.
Stop using water everywhere in the house, keep people and pets away from the area, and avoid touching anything without gloves. Then call to have the line cleared. Wash your hands and any tools carefully afterward.
They may open a minor clog, but they can damage older pipes and make the repair more dangerous for whoever works on the drain next. A plunger or professional cleaning is safer.
Leaks at the top often come from loose fittings or the pressure relief valve. Leaks from the bottom usually mean the tank itself is failing. Either way, have it checked soon. Close the cold-water valve above the heater if the leak is getting worse.
Turn off every faucet and appliance, then watch your water meter for a few minutes. If the dial keeps moving, water is escaping somewhere in the system. A running toilet is one of the most common causes, so check that first.
For more background, see our article on white mineral crust on fixtures, along with a separate piece about questions to ask a plumber first.
Still have a question? Give us a call and tell us what you are dealing with.
