What Does Super Snowfalls Mean for Allston Area Homeowners

Snowy Winters Mean Wet Basements!

Right now the snow is falling fast and furious, covering everything as far as the eye can see. It’s beautiful, from one point of view, the white grace of winter covering the world anew. But all that snow will eventually melt, and when it does, there’s going to be a lot of water in the Allston region. More than a little of this water will wind up in the basements of area homes.

That leaves one question: Is your sump pump ready?

Sump pumps are generally installed in the lowest portion of your basement.  When water enters the basement, either from snow melt-off, excess rain, rising groundwater, or a man-made disaster, the sump pump kicks on and removes the water from your basement.

If you need your sump pump replaced or a new sump pump installed, call your Allston plumber.  Getting the pump in place now, before the spring thaw, can help you protect your home and possessions.

If Your Heat Stops Working

This winter weather brings with it wintertime temperatures. It’s really cold out there!  Don’t take chances with your family’s health and safety: if your heat stops working, call your Allston plumber right away.  Getting your furnace or boiler up and running again is a top priority!

If your furnace hasn’t been serviced recently, schedule a service call as soon as possible.  This can help you prevent a problem from occurring during the worst possible time – such as the middle of a blinding blizzard!

During a heating service call, your Allston plumber will check your furnace over completely.  Filters and belts will be checked and replaced as needed.  Fuel jets and electronic components are inspected.  Your Allston plumber will also check for cracks and leaks to make sure your family is not at risk for carbon monoxide exposure.