Plumbing Articles

The Impact of Hard Water on Your Plumbing System

January 19, 2026

Hard water, a common issue in many New York households, contains high levels of dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium. While these minerals are not harmful to health, they can wreak havoc on plumbing systems, leading to significant problems for Johnson City, homeowners and businesses alike.

4 Plumbing Problems Costing You Money

October 31, 2025

An ostrich hiding its head in the sand to avoid danger is actually a myth. But it is no myth many New York homeowners will ignore plumbing problems, hoping they will just go away.

Schedule a Sewer Line Inspection for Your Home

September 15, 2025

Sewage backup is one of the most unpleasant plumbing problems you may face as a homeowner.

How Can I Avoid a Plumbing Emergency?

June 30, 2025

Plumbing emergencies may seem like spontaneous events that happen without warning, but that’s not always the case.

5 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Drinking Water

May 30, 2025

You pour yourself a glass of water, crystal clear and seemingly refreshing. But what if your water is not as pure as it looks?

 What Problems Can a Leaky Faucet Cause?

March 31, 2025

Just leave it to our plumbing professionals at A.J. Leto & sons to investigate the issue. Big or small, there is no plumbing problem our experts can’t solve.

Prepping Your Plumbing for Winter

December 16, 2024

Imagine this winter, sitting in your Endicott home by the fire, looking out the window at the falling snowflakes while sipping your hot cocoa with marshmallows. Life is good. It is good, that is, until you hear the loud rush of water somewhere in your New York home.

Common Sewer Odors in Your Home: What’s That Smell?

November 30, 2024

Imagine a P-trap as the humble hero of your plumbing system. It is the curved pipe under your sinks, toilets, and drains designed to hold a small amount of water. This water forms a seal that prevents sewer gases from making their way up the pipes into your home.

How To Detect a Sewer Line Leak

October 15, 2024

Whether it is the suspiciously lush patch of grass in your Endicott yard, the unmistakable, nose-crinkling scent of sewage, or the ominous gurgling sound reverberating up your drains, these are some of the signs every homeowner dreads—signs of a sewer line leak.

Why Is My Garbage Disposal Humming?

August 29, 2024

Your garbage disposal could be humming for any number of reasons. You may be able to resolve the issue on your own, but if you can’t or would rather leave it to the professionals, A.J. Leto & Sons is here for you. Our experts can arrive to diagnose and resolve the problem in no time!

Help! I Have No Hot Water

June 28, 2024

There are few things more annoying than running out of hot water in the middle of a shower. But do not fret if this happens. It is more than likely an issue with your hot water heater.