A Reliable Service

12/01/2025

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Let us know if you need a snowplow for your driveway your walkways cleared and salted .

New Yorkers could face a messy commute Tuesday as a nor’easter blows in just in time for the morning rush hour — and the suburbs could get covered in up to 3 inches of snow. The storm i…

12/01/2025

Looking to spruce up the exterior of your house with Christmas and the Holidays lights we have the crews available. Give us a call or a DM and set up a meeting and an installation date. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

11/20/2025

I’ve seen firsthand the destruction that lint in a dryer vent has caused. It’s really important that you service and clean the dryer vents bi-annually. 
DM or call us and we can take care of this as well as stove hood vent issues
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11/06/2025

Why is winterization so important?



10/21/2025

🚨 Backflow Prevention Device Testing Reminder 🚨

It’s that time of year again! If your property has a backflow prevention device, testing is now due in accordance with New York State Sanitary Code Section 5-1.31.

This regulation requires that all backflow prevention devices be tested annually by a New York State Certified Backflow Prevention Device Tester.
Failure to comply can result in fines or penalties from your local water authority.

To help you understand what’s required, we’ve attached a sample notification letter and photos of typical backflow valves for reference.

If you have any questions or need assistance, call (914) 522-1400 or DM us — we’ll be happy to connect you with certified inspectors and handle all the paperwork along with scheduling.

Stay safe, stay compliant, and protect your water supply! 💧

10/09/2025

Water is one of the biggest threats to masonry chimneys—and the damage isn’t always obvious until it’s costly. Here are a few warning signs to look out for:

🔹 Efflorescence – white, chalky staining on the bricks indicates moisture is seeping through.
🔹 Spalling Bricks – flaking, cracking, or pieces of brick breaking off.
🔹 Rust – rust on the damper or firebox can mean water intrusion.
🔹 Staining or Dampness – water spots on walls or ceilings near the chimney.
🔹 Crumbling Mortar Joints – weakened mortar that allows even more water in.

Regular inspections can catch these early before they turn into major repairs.

💡 Tip: Installing a proper chimney cap (see photos) and keeping mortar joints maintained are two of the best defenses against water damage.

📞 If you’ve noticed any of these signs, reach out—we’ll make sure your chimney stays strong, safe, and dry.

10/02/2025

A leaking shower doesn’t have to be a headache.
At A Reliable Service, we’ll determine whether it’s a simple drain buildup or a full shower pan failure. Either way, our team has the expertise to fix it—matching tiles, reinstalling panels, and leaving your shower better than before.

✅ Professional testing
✅ Seamless tile matching
✅ Custom shower door reinstallation

Call us today and let’s stop that leak for good.

01/10/2024

Flood warning and high winds in effect tonight through to tomorrow in the Rye / Greenwich areas so be careful. If you need our help or assistance with an emergency from the storm or at anytime don’t hesitate to reach out. We have dewatering pumps, tarps, 24 hour emergency services, tree removal etc just call us. We are here to help.

09/06/2021

AFTER THE STORM ….. WHAT DO I DO NOW???

Phone: (914) 522-1400 (203) 532 5029
E-mail: reliableservice101@gmail.

This has been an unprecedented storm with 8 inches of rain in approximately six hours. The ground was previously saturated from last week's storm and then IDA certainly didn’t help matters with high tide right around the untimely downpour. Homeowners woke the next morning to water flooding into their homes and had to figure out what to do.

10 THINGS I RECOMMEND YOU DO IF YOU HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY FLOOD WATERS

# 1 As soon as you possibly can get all the water out of your basement flooded area.

# 2 Contact your insurance broker/carrier and let them know that your property has been damaged by the recent storm. File a claim with them and make sure you get a claim number. Make an appointment asap for an adjuster to come out to evaluate the damage.

# 3 Document all damage caused by the flood. Take photographs of everything that was damaged and include every detail possible. The more documentation you have the quicker your claim is going to be processed.

# 4 Call an electrician and get them to evaluate the electrical circuits affected by the water. Do not attempt to use any of the circuits that may have been affected by water.

# 5 Contact your plumber if your hot water heater was located in a basement to make sure there was no damage caused by the flood, and if not re-ignite the pilot light.

# 6 If your air handling air conditioning and heating system is located in your basement, have your HVAC service mechanic immediately evaluate the system for any potential damage.

(You might also want to make sure that any water that has penetrated the duct system, both supply and returns, be cleaned out immediately. Some of the flood water might be contaminated so you want to make sure that it's not going to have any lingering effects.)

# 7 Place an immediate order for a dumpster with a carting company. All the affected contents that were ruined and damaged need to be discarded or removed as safely and as quickly as possible.

# 8 After documenting all water damaged contents and with consultation and agreement from your insurance company /broker, start putting all the damaged contents in the dumpster.

# 9 Remove all sheet rock 1 foot or more above the waterline exposing the studs behind. If there is insulation or sound proofing in the cavities also remove and place in the dumpster.

# 10 Thoroughly dry out the basement or damaged area as soon as possible, placing a couple of dehumidifiers in the area to dry it out to prevent any further damage or growth of mold.

Following these steps can minimize any further damage or possible growth of mold which could present health hazards.

If you have any further questions don’t hesitate to call, text or email me and I’ll be happy to assist in answers any of your concerns

Ken Harris

08/21/2021

If you need help or assistance prior to, during or after the pending storm don’t hesitate to reach out for help. We are here to assist in any way we can.
Stay safe stay sheltered and stay indoors during the forecasted high winds and try not to go out unless it’s an emergency.