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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 Reset a Garbage Disposal in a Minute

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This is a brief summary of how to locate a water leak in your front...

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How to Find Hidden Water Leaks – Outside and Inside

Finding hidden water leaks early can mean the difference between a minor repair and a...

Gurgling Sound from Your Sink? Why & what to Do

A gurgling kitchen/bathroom sink is caused by a vacuum in the drainpipe, as a result...

Toilet Gurgles/Bubbles When Showering? Do This

Causes and Solutions of a Toilet Gurgling/Bubbling When Showering: A Brief Summary Causes: Solutions: How...

No Cold Water in the Shower? Why and What to Do

Most homeowners will from time to time experience lack of hot water in the shower...