Affordable Kitchen & Bath Products and only a 3.5% NJ Sales Tax!

If your kitchen or bathroom is outdated or not functional for your lifestyle, Crosstown Plumbing Supply can help!

At Crosstown you will find high quality kitchen & bath products to fit the widest variety of budgets, quality levels, and personal tastes.

Kitchen Cabinets

Crosstown is proud to present cabinetry finishes that heighten the natural beauty of wood.

We offer significant discounts on designer cabinetry and fixtures.

Granite

Granite is known for its long lasting durability and natural beauty. Crosstown has the expertise to help you choose and install the right granite for your home. Check out offerings!

Sinks & Faucets

Upgrading the sink or faucet is a minor change that can have a huge impact on the overall look and feel of your bathroom or kitchen.

Bath Vanities

Crosstown can help you design an impressive bath. We offer computerized design to assist you with the visualization of your Bath project.

If you are in search of discount kitchen cabinets or any other kitchen & bath supplies visit Crosstown Plumbing Supply of NJ at http://crosstownplumbing.com/ or Call: 1 973 6771717 

Crosstown Plumbing Presents How the Central Cooling System Works

No matter how hot or humid it is outside, central air conditioning plays an important role in keeping your home cool and reducing humidity levels indoors.

Central Cooling Unit

Central cooling air units are split systems comprised of an outdoor unit, also called the condensing unit and an indoor unit, also called the air handler.

Central Cooling Basics

The function of a central cooling air unit is to transport heat from one station to another. The vehicle your system uses to carry the heat is called a refrigerant, commonly referred to as Freon.

Air Conditioner Compressor

The compressor in your outdoor unit changes the refrigerant or Freon into a high temperature, high pressure gas. As that gas flows through the outdoor coil, it loses heat and condenses into a high temperature, high pressure liquid.

Evaporator Coil

Evaporator coils are located within the air handler or furnace and is responsible for absorbing heat. The liquid refrigerant goes through copper tubing into the evaporator coil where a sudden expansion turns the refrigerant into a low temperature, low pressure gas.

Air Conditioner Duct Work

Inside your home, the low temperature, low pressure gas soaks up heat from the air circulating in the duct work. The cooled down air is then distributed back through your house.

Copper Tubing

This connects the compressor, the condenser, the metering device, and the evaporator. The heat that was absorbed by the refrigerant is transported back outside through copper tubing and released into the outside air.

Cooling System Tune-up

Dirty coils and improper refrigerant levels can cause your system to cool less efficiently than it should. It forces your compressor to work harder than is necessary and can actually shorten the life span of your cooling unit. We recommend having an annual cooling system tune-up by a licensed technician.

Crosstown Plumbing

If you are looking to buy a central cooling unit or have questions, Call 973 6771717 or visit http://crosstownplumbing.com/air-conditioners.

Six plumbing maintenance tips from Crosstown Plumbing Supply

Though plumbing is a crux of modern day conveniences, it’s not until we have a plumbing issue that we realize just how dependent we are. Businesses and homeowners alike can avoid plumbing issues by following these six plumbing maintenance tips provided by the plumbing supply professionals at Crosstown Plumbing.

1. Prevent clogged drains: Clogged drains happen to every home, but they are easy to prevent using an environmentally friendly drain clearing solution which you can easily make at home. Just mix 1 cup of baking soda, 1 cup of salt and ¼ cup of cream of tartar. Simply pour an equal amount of the mix down each drain and follow that with 2 cups of hot water.
2. Keep drains grease-free: This is especially important in winter, when cold pipes are more likely to collect grease from cooking. All you have to do is run cold water for 15 seconds before and after using your garbage disposal and avoid pouring grease down your drains whenever possible.
3. Insulate all your pipes: Extreme changes in temperature are very wearing on pipes, valves and other plumbing fittings, so ensure your home’s insulation includes your pipes. Remember to have specialists check hot and cold water pipes, as well as pipes in drafty areas like crawl spaces, attics and garages.
4. Drain your water heater: It’s best to drain your hot water heater once a year to remove the sediment that builds up from use and keep it working at optimal performance. It’s best to undertake this task in the fall, before the weather gets cold. This gives you enough time to contact a plumbing specialist and do any necessary repairs before the busy winter season starts.
5. Monitor your utility bill: An unexplained increase in water use on your utility bill can be a sign of a plumbing problem in your home, so be sure to regularly track your water usage. Leaks, toilets that aren’t flushing properly and dripping showers can easily add significant waste water to your bill and the sooner these issues are resolved, the better – for your home’s plumbing and your wallet.
6. Watch out for leaks: Even small water leaks can lead to big problems including: mold and water damage on walls, floors and cabinets, and eventually even structural problems in your home. Avoid long term issues by repairing leaks as soon as they appear.

Affordable parts and great advice from New Jersey plumbing suppliers

At Crosstown Plumbing Supply, we focus on bringing our clients a complete service – from affordably priced brand name plumbing supplies to expert advice on any plumbing project, large or small. Thanks to our great relationship with industry professionals, we can also put you in touch with reliable plumbing companies that will deliver high-quality services.

For more information about our plumbing parts company and the stock we carry, please contact us or visit our website at crosstownplumbing.com today.

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What to do with a leaking toilet - Advice from plumbing supply wholesalers

Toilets are simple but effectively designed pieces of equipment, making it relatively easy to troubleshoot, if you know what look for. Below we will review common toilet issues and how to repair them with advice from leading plumbing parts supplier in New Jersey.

Condensation on the toilet water tank

• What to look for: While this isn’t a leak in the traditional sense, it is an unpleasant situation. Caused by a significant temperature difference between the warm, steamy air of a bathroom and the cooler water in the tank, this issue is fairly common in well-used bathrooms.
• How to fix it: Fortunately, there are a few quick and easy ways to fix this problem without spending a lot of money. You can install toilet tank liners, which will help insulate the tank water from the warm air to prevent the condensation or you can install an anti-sweat toilet tank valve, which mixes warm and cool water in the tank to reduce the temperature difference which causes the condensation to form.

Water leaking between the water tank and the toilet bowl

• What to look for: First, carefully remove your toilet tank lid when the tank is full of water (that is, you have not flushed it recently). Add some organic coloring, such as food coloring, to the tank water to stain it. After about 30-45 minutes, check the floor of your bathroom for any drips or pools of colored water. If you find any, you have this issue.
• How to fix it: These types of leaks are generally due to a worn tank-to-bowl sponge gasket or worn washers on the tank-to-bowl bolts. To replace these parts, you’ll need to empty and remove the tank from the bowl and replace exactly which parts are behind your leak. As this is a pretty time-consuming job, it’s usually best to replace all the washers and their bolts at the same time, since they are likely to have a similar level of wear.

A cracked water tank

• What to look for: Perform the food coloring test as outlined above. If drips or streaks of colored water appear on your water tank itself, you likely have a cracked tank.
• How to fix it: Unfortunately, there is no reliable way to fix cracked water tanks and the leak is likely to get much worse over time. The best solution is to replace the tank or the entire toilet itself.

A leaking shut-off valve

• What to look for: Many people who suspect their toilet is leaking actually have a faulty shut-off valve that has either come loose or become worn, causing water to leak out of it intermittently.
• How to fix it: Firstly, try to tighten the valve itself. It may have simply come loose or have been loosened by mistake. If this does not work or the valve cannot be tightened, it can be replaced with a new one.

Affordable plumbing equipment and parts from your local NJ wholesaler

At Crosstown Plumbing Supply, we’re able to offer our clients expert service and advice as well as high quality parts and equipment for a wide range of plumbing jobs at affordable wholesale prices. In addition to our great location in a 3.5% tax zone, we can also assist you with step-by-step advice or put you in touch with reliable plumbing specialists, whether you need to get your toilet repaired or want a complete bathroom renovation.

For more information about our plumbing supply company and the stock we carry, please contact us or visit our website at www.crosstownplumbing.com today.

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