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Plumbing Services in Long Island, NY with Joe Sampson’s Plumbing & Heating LLC

March 20, 2025

A worker in a white helmet and safety vest inspects machinery, his tablet in hand, poised amidst pipes and equipment. With safety glasses on, he meticulously checks the industrial setting, ensuring everything is in order for boiler services.

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Reliable Plumbing Services: What Sets a Trustworthy Plumber Apart

July 23, 2024

A skilled residential plumber uses a wrench to tighten a valve on blue PVC water pipes fixed against a concrete wall, deftly adjusting the network of pipes like an expert.

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Dealing with Leaking Pipes: Causes, Risks, and Solutions

July 16, 2024

Modern bathroom with a double sink vanity featuring dark blue cabinets and round mirrors. A large glass-enclosed shower is on the right. The floor is light gray tile, and a window above the sinks allows natural light into the space, while a sleek mini split AC installation ensures comfort year-round.

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Budget-Friendly Bathroom Upgrades: New Bathroom Installs That Won’t Break the Bank

July 12, 2024

A plumber uses a wrench to install or adjust water filtration cartridges attached to a stone wall. The system, with its dual blue and white filters, features red pipes expertly connected by the plumber.

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Benefits of Water Filter Installations: Improving Water Quality in Your Home

June 20, 2024

An unfinished basement with exposed wooden framing, concrete floor, and visible ductwork and wiring, ready for enhancements like a mini split AC installation. Stairs lead to an upper level; no drywall or flooring is installed yet.

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Basement Bathroom Installation: Planning, Permits, and Execution

June 20, 2024

A skilled worker wearing a yellow hard hat and orange safety vest adjusts pipes connected to a large, weathered tank outdoors. Surrounded by greenery, the tank, likely maintained by a residential plumber, shows signs of rust and moss growth.

Boiler Safety

Licensed Plumber Suffolk County: What to Look for When Hiring a Professional

June 10, 2024

A residential boiler system, professionally installed alongside a potential oil to gas conversion, sits in a basement with copper piping and a small white expansion tank. Various valves and controls adorn the setup, set against utilitarian concrete walls and floors.

Boiler Safety

Choosing the Right Licensed Plumber in Nassau County: Factors to Consider

June 5, 2024

A blue furnace unit with pipes and a yellow sticker is installed against a beige basement wall on a concrete floor. Shadows are cast on the wall, and part of a rusted can and pipes can be seen in the background, hinting at recent upgrades by a residential plumber familiar with oil to gas conversions.

Boiler Safety

The Importance of Regular Maintenance for Your Boiler: Tips for Ensuring Efficiency and Safety

May 24, 2024

A basement utility area with a furnace, air ducts, and a water heater. The walls are white, the floor is gray, and exposed pipes line the ceiling. Ideal for a residential plumber specializing in mini split AC installations to work efficiently in this organized space.

HVAC

Post-Winter Boiler Checkup: Why It Matters for Efficiency

May 24, 2024

A woman in pink gloves points to a ceiling with water leaks, holding a blue bucket. A man in a blue shirt looks up, assessing the leak like a skilled plumber. They stand in a kitchen with a tiled backsplash and white cabinets, pondering if boiler services might prevent future mishaps.

HVAC

Dealing with a Leak in Your Ceiling: Causes, Solutions, and Prevention Strategies

May 15, 2024

Close-up of a white wall-mounted water heater control panel with two round knobs labeled "Flow" and "Heat" on a textured concrete wall. Ideal for residential plumbers, it features a small red indicator light labeled "Lamp" between the knobs, ensuring efficient installation and maintenance.

General

The Benefits of Tankless Water Heaters: Should You Upgrade?

May 3, 2024

A room under renovation with exposed wooden beams and electrical wires awaits a residential plumber. Walls stripped to reveal insulation, pipes, and potential for mini split AC installations. The floor partly removed shows joists and subfloor, while plastic sheeting covers sections under dim ceiling light.

General

Common Plumbing Issues in Long Island Homes

April 19, 2024

A water heater is installed in a basement corner, with various pipes connected. An expansion tank is mounted above. The yellowed walls and wooden floor suggest age. Nearby, a window with wire mesh lets in light. Expert boiler services ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

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The Benefits of Oil to Gas Conversions for Home Heating

April 11, 2024

A residential boiler system, professionally installed alongside a potential oil to gas conversion, sits in a basement with copper piping and a small white expansion tank. Various valves and controls adorn the setup, set against utilitarian concrete walls and floors.

Boiler Safety

Boiler Safety: Tips for Preventing Carbon Monoxide Leaks and Other Hazards

April 11, 2024

A close-up of industrial water pipes with red valves in a building showcases a setup perfect for Oil to Gas Conversions. The large metal pipe connects to a green one, supported by cinder blocks against concrete block walls. A warning sign is visible in the background.

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How to Choose the Right Plumber for Your Needs

April 1, 2024

A close-up of industrial water pipes with red valves in a building showcases a setup perfect for Oil to Gas Conversions. The large metal pipe connects to a green one, supported by cinder blocks against concrete block walls. A warning sign is visible in the background.

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trenchless pipe repair Expenses

March 3, 2022

A complex network of copper pipes and valves is displayed inside a dimly lit utility room, crafted with the expertise of a residential plumber. There's a white boiler unit on the left and a blue expansion tank on the floor as the pipes run vertically and horizontally across the walls.

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Plumbing responsibilities

February 4, 2022

The pipes and valves attached to the building's exterior are part of an outdoor utility setup, possibly maintained by a skilled plumber. Red and yellow valve handles and secured metal brackets detail the system, with grass and a road in the background.

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The Importance of a Good Plumbing Service

January 25, 2022

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Joe Sampson’s plumbing – Trenchless Sewer Repair

December 2, 2021

Pipes and valves are mounted on a brick wall outside, hinting at recent boiler services. A coil of orange and yellow hose lies alongside tools on the ground below, possibly left by a residential plumber. The scene is partially shaded by nearby trees.

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How Much Does Water Line Replacement Cost?

November 2, 2021

A close-up of industrial water pipes with red valves in a building showcases a setup perfect for Oil to Gas Conversions. The large metal pipe connects to a green one, supported by cinder blocks against concrete block walls. A warning sign is visible in the background.

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Know Your Local Plumber

October 11, 2021

A residential plumber in a blue cap and checkered shirt works on a toilet in a bathroom. Various plumbing tools and parts are scattered on the black tile floor, including a wrench, hoses, and fittings. His expertise extends to boiler services, ensuring every home runs smoothly.

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A Good Option For Those New To Plumbing

September 27, 2021

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Commercial plumbing in New York

September 22, 2021