Leaky toilets and troublesome faucets are not exactly what dream homes are made of. And if you get down to solving those problems on your own, the situation could get even worse. That is the reason why professionals in the field of plumbing are so important in our everyday lives. They are the ones who you need to consult if you have home improvements on your mind. Whether you are renovating your home or building a new one, it is extremely important that you pay a good amount of attentions to the plumbing and fixtures.

  People often make the mistake of not maintaining the pipes and faucets of their homes unless a serious situation arises. You need to regularly get them checked for any kind of faults, so that the professionals can get to the root of the problem and sort it out before it becomes too big. Water damage can cause your home a lot of harm and might also result in you losing out on thousands of dollars for repairs.

  By consulting a good plumbing expert, you can save a lot of money and time because they would be able to identify the problems and will thus be able to tell you how to resolve the problem.

  Some of you might feel that if there is a clogged sink or toilet, the first thing that one needs to do is to grab on to the nearest plunger. Though it might seem in the beginning that it is a good solution, it actually worsens the problem. So the wisest thing to do is call the professional plumber.

 

• An average of 8% of all home water use is wasted through leaks.
• Fixing a leak can save 500 gallons of water each month. 

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Top Water

Heater Tips:

Sometimes applying a little bit of information about your water heater can save you hundreds of dollars and make your water heater last up to 10 times longer! The following 10 water heater tips are meant to do just that. Note: If you are unsure on how to apply any of the following repairs on your water heater; Call us now at 270-646-7567, or fill out an online service request to receive our 24/7 anytime water heater repair guarantee.

Top Water Heater Tips:

To extend the life of your water heater, drain the tank annually to remove any sediment that may have built up inside it. Be careful to follow the manufacturer’s suggestions. The water draining could be extremely HOT.

Turn down the thermostat on your water heater! It’s easy and setting your water heater thermostat to a mid to low range will still provide plenty of hot water, prevent scalding in the water heater, and save money on energy costs.

Purchase a hot water insulation jacket for your water heater. By insulating, it will keep the hot water heated longer, reduce standby heat loss (heat lost through the walls of the tank) by 25–40%, and further save on heating costs.

Have a gas furnace or stove and an electric water heater? you will save money in the long run if you extend the gas line to your water heater as well. Electric water heaters usually cost approximately 3 times more to heat up, natural gas is cheaper and more economical.

If you live in a rural area that has propane service instead of natural gas, propane is usually less expensive than electricity. When replacing your water heater, ask your plumber to extend the propane line to your water heater.

Install water saving showerheads in your bathrooms and aerated faucets in your sinks. This reduces the amount of hot water used in-turn; reducing energy costs and giving your water heater a longer life span.

Insulating your hot water pipes will reduce heat loss as the hot water is flowing to your faucet. More importantly, it will reduce standby heat loss when the tap is turned off and then back on later. Very often energy and water is wasted waiting for the hot water to reach the tap. Even when pipes are insulated, the water in the pipes will eventually cool, but it will stay warmer longer than it would if the pipes weren’t insulated.

Try at least once every couple years to have your water heater inspected by a certified plumbing technician. This will keep it in optimal operating condition, and will prevent dangerous carbon monoxide problems.

Have a Certified technician replace the anode rod about every five years. This small metal device sacrifices itself for the good of the entire unit. The corrosive chemicals in the water are drawn to the anode rod, instead of eating away at the inside of the tank itself.

These water heater maintenance tips will hopefully save you money and make your hot water delivery system last longer.