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McMAHON PLUMBING + HEATING BLOG

Your home’s plumbing and heating systems are at the heart of your safety, comfort, and convenience. Here in our “Comfort Zone” blog, you’ll find expert advice, troubleshooting tips, and practical insights to keep these essential systems running smoothly.

We’re McMahon Plumbing & Heating, based in Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts. Whether you’re dealing with a leaky faucet or considering a complete system upgrade, we’re here to help you make informed decisions and keep your home comfortable all year long.
Fall is the ideal time for an annual furnace tune-up!
Heating

How to care for your furnace

Is your home heated by a furnace? Here are a few tips on how to care for it and what signs of trouble you should look for.

green plumbing

How Greywater Systems Work

Greywater systems are a novel but simple technology designed to safely recycle water from inside your home for use outside, taking pressure off septic systems and conserving water.

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Conserve H2O, Save $$With Dual Flush

Dual flush toilets are exactly what they claim to be: toilets that give you the option to choose from two different flushes. Why? Because, to

Water Filtration

Get the Lead Out

Lead is a neurotoxin that can cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities to seizures and death. It’s been found in toys, paint, and even glassware. Here’s how to make sure it isn’t in your drinking water.

Plumbing

Basement floods? Try a French drain

If your basement floods every time you get a heavy rain, this could be the result of inadequate yard draining. Fortunately, this is a problem that can be solved! A French drain is a simple trench drain that siphons water away from the more important and heavily used areas of your yard. 

What Is Plumber’s Putty?

Plumber’s putty is a substance used to make watertight seals between pipes and countertops. It will remain soft for a long while after it is applied, making it ideal for seals you will need to reverse. Because it does stay soft, you shouldn’t use plumber’s putty on pipes that will experience any amount of water pressure. The putty is fairly easy to use and can be wiped away if you make a mess. Here are some common places where plumber’s putty will come in handy.

Water Filtration

Reverse Osmosis Filter Basics

What exactly is in your drinking water? Even the most high quality tap water can still harbor bacteria, viruses, and other nasty parasites that can make you and your family ill. Buying bottled water can get expensive and isn’t the most environmentally friendly alternative available. Reverse osmosis filtration systems can help keep your water supply clean and safe at a reasonable cost.

Plumbing

Plumbing Pratfalls

No one wants to face plumbing repairs — especially plumbing repairs that are avoidable! Here’s what not to do in order to avoid plumbing repairs.

Plumbing

What Is an Upflush Toilet?

Traditional toilets rely on gravity to move waste from the bowl through plumbing and into sewage or septic systems. But what happens when the toilet is below the main drain lines, such as in a basement or a renovation where traditional plumbing isn’t feasible? Enter the upflush toilet.

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