Our Plumbing Services
         
Our plumbers perform a diagnostic, give you options, and a repair estimate before the work begins. That way there are no surprises when the technician hands you the invoice. As a matter of fact, the only surprise you'll have is when the plumber is clean, friendly, and performs exceptional service. That's hard to find these days! Below is a short list of the many things we do for homeowners. If you don't see what you're looking for then call and ask....it's free!

We repair and replace all plumbing fixtures!

• Appliance Hookups/Connection
• Boiler Systems (Replacement & Repair)
• Emergency 24 Hour Service
• Faucet Installation (any location)
• Garbage Disposers
• Plumbing Breakdown Prevention Program
• Spigot/Outdoor (new lines, repair & installation)
• Sump Pumps (New pumps and battery backups)
• Toilets (Ask about our warm seat options!)
• Water Heaters (Natural Gas, Propane, Electric)
• Water Softeners (You choose...we install)
• Whole House Repiping
• and much more!

Water Heaters

Water heating is the third largest energy expense in your home. It typically accounts for about 13% of your utility bill. There are four ways to cut your water heating bills: use less hot water, turn down the thermostat on your water heater, insulate your water heater, or buy a new, more efficient water heater.

Plumbing Tips

• Install aerating, low-flow faucets and showerheads.

• Repair leaky faucets promptly; a leaky faucet wastes gallons of water in a short period of time.

• Lower the thermostat on your water heater; water heaters sometimes come from the factory with high temperature
   settings, but a setting of 120°F provides comfortable hot water for most uses.

• Take more showers than baths. Bathing uses the most hot water in the average household.

• Insulate your electric water heater, but be careful not to cover the thermostat. Follow the manufacturer's
   recommendations.

• Insulate your natural gas water heater, but be careful not to cover the water heater's top, bottom, thermostat, or
   burner compartment. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations; when in doubt, get professional help.

• Insulate the first 6 feet of the hot and cold water pipes connected to the water heater.

• If you are in the market for a new dishwasher or clothes washer, consider buying an efficient, water-saving ENERGY STAR
   model to reduce hot water use.

• Install heat traps on the hot and cold pipes at the water heater to prevent heat loss. Some new water heaters have
   built-in heat traps.

• Drain a quart of water from your water tank every 3 months to remove sediment that impedes heat transfer and lowers
   the efficiency of your heater. The type of water tank you have determines the steps to take, so follow the manufacturer's
   advice. (see our Plumbing Prevention Breakdown program, we do this for you!)

• Although most water heaters last 10-15 years, it's best to start shopping for a new one if yours is more than 7 years old.
   Doing some research before your heater fails will enable you to select one that most appropriately meets your needs.

$ Long-Term Savings Tip: Buy a new energy-efficient water heater. While it may cost more initially than a standard water heater, the energy savings will continue during the lifetime of the appliance. Look for the Energy Guide labels.

$ Long-Term Savings Tip: Consider installing a drain water waste heat recovery system. A recent DOE study showed energy savings of 25% to about 30% for water heating using such a system.

$ Long-Term Savings Tip: Consider natural-gas on-demand or tank less water heaters. Researchers have found savings can be up to 30% compared with a standard natural-gas storage tank water heater.


Reference: (and for more information)
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/index.html