Common Plumbing Questions Answered
What are the effects of clogged downspouts or sewer piping?
The problems are that the ground washes out or erosion to your homes walls and foundation. In the winter months, freezing and expansion can cause increased erosion. As soon as you see water over-flowing or draining slowly, CALL US as the sewage water escapes, around the home may be a danger to your health and property damage to your home.
What's the difference between a standard hot water tank and a tankless?
You don't use hot water 24 hours a day, but you're paying to heat water 24 hours a day. With a standard water heater, you heat and reheat the same water even when you're sleeping. The tankless water heater is a more efficient way to heat water. A tankless water heater that heats water quickly and delivers an endless supply of hot water for as long as you need it. With the tankless water heater, you only pay to heat water when you need it and for as long as you want it. The tankless water heater is up to 50 percent more energy efficient than a traditional natural gas water heater and up to 70 percent more efficient than an electric water heater. Unlike antiquated hot water tanks that heat and reheat the same water 24 hours a day, tankless water heaters on-demand water heater technology is more efficient because it only heats water when it is needed. When a hot water source is opened, it senses the demand and starts delivering continuous hot water. When the hot water source is closed, the tankless water-heating unit shuts off. That means no more heating water when you don't need to.
What is a Plumbing Code?
Since the plumbing in any private or public building is a part of the community water and sewage disposal system, it is vital that such installations should not be left to the discretion of irresponsible individuals. The establishment of sound code provisions must maintain the protection of the public health and safety. A plumbing or sanitation code is not a plumber's code. It is rather a set of Rules and Regulations imposed by cities, counties and states on anyone who undertakes any work involving the installation of drinking water, sewer or toilet facilities in homes, offices, factories, schools and hospitals. Regardless of who might do the work, plumbing and sanitation codes require that it be done in a specific, safe manner because it was found that failure to do so caused widespread disease, which can be crippling and deadly-to the community.
**Federal Stimulus Tax Rebate Information**
The Act provides federal income tax credits for qualifying, high efficiency HVAC equipment, and other qualified improvements as outlined by the IRS, placed in service during 2009 and 2010. Up to $1,500 tax credit (equal to 30% of amount paid by taxpayer - includes properly allocable installation costs)For qualifying installations from January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Non-business property
