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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.

Tap or Bathtub Water Yellow? Why and What to Do

Causes of Yellow Water in a Tap or Bathtub and Solutions Note: Yellow water can...

ABS vs PVC Pipes – What’s the Difference/Better Choice?

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) and PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)  are 2 of the most popular plumbing...

Pressure Reducing Valves – All You Need to Know

Pressure reducing valves (PRVs), also known as pressure regulators, are essential components in plumbing systems...

Should you Buy a House with Polybutylene Pipes? Why Not?

Polybutylene pipes were the pipes of the future in the 1970s.  They were cheap, light...

5 Sure Ways to Stop Water Hammers

Noisy water pipes are never a sign of good things. Ideally, water pipes should be...

12 Telltale Signs You Need to Repipe Your House ASAP!

Repiping a house involves replacing the plumbing pipes, typically due to aging or deteriorating pipes...

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 Outdoor Spigot? Here is Why and How to Fix It

A leaking outdoor spigot, also known as a hose bib or hose faucet, can lead...

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...

5 Reasons To Replace Your Galvanized Pipes ASAP!

In the early 1900s, galvanized pipes were the best pipes to install in homes. They...