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Steve Moore

Steve Moore is a home services industry expert with over five years of hands-on experience working alongside plumbing, HVAC, and electrical companies across the Northeast, from small-town crews in Vermont to fast-paced operations in Boston and Philadelphia. Specializing in helping contractors grow, market, and systemize their businesses, Steve has gained deep insight into what truly matters to homeowners when something breaks: fast answers, trustworthy guidance, and clear steps to fix the issue. Plumbing Sniper was created to make plumbing problems less overwhelming for everyday homeowners. Whether you're dealing with a leaky pipe, strange noises from your water heater, or trying to avoid shady service calls, this blog delivers practical, easy-to-understand advice. While Steve isn’t a licensed technician, his content is shaped by hundreds of real conversations with industry pros and homeowners alike. His mission is simple: to break down complex issues into straight-talking, no-fluff guidance you can actually use, saving you time, stress, and money.

How to Get Rid of Air Trapped in Water Pipes in Minutes

When you turn on your faucets and notice that water is sputtering or spitting out...

Leaking Water Heater T&P Relief Valve? Do This

A leaking water heater temperature and pressure relief (T&P) valve can indicate potential safety concerns...

How to Unclog a Garbage Disposal Like a Plumber

Use of insufficient water to drain the garbage disposal or grinding foods rich in starch...

Smelly Garbage Disposal? Why and How to Get Rid Of It

Some traces of food and other wastes are left inside the garbage disposal making it...

Garbage Disposal Leaking? This’s Why and How to Fix It

A garbage disposal can leak from the bottom, top or even side. In most cases,...

Will Bleach Kill Drain Flies? Do This Instead

Bleach is often recommended as being one of the best solution to getting rid of...

Water Heater Leaking From the Bottom? Stop It Now!

A water heater leaking from the bottom is often caused by a hole underneath it,...

How to Care & Keep Your Septic Tank Pumping Costs Low

Septic systems are very sensitive. They can easily turn into a money pit if they...

Noisy Water Pipes? Here are the Causes and Solutions

Loud banging and vibrating noises from water pipes are unsettling. They shouldn’t be there in...

Low Hot Water Pressure? Here is Why and What to Do

Low hot water pressure in the house is mainly caused by sediments in the hot...