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Money-saving tips for water heaters

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Getting the most out of  water heaters

 

money-saving tips for water heaters Don’t let your water heater drain away your nest egg. In a typical household, the hot water heater uses more energy than any other appliance except for the heating and cooling systems, so it’s important to maximize its efficiency in order to realize the most savings.

The first step is to evaluate the appliance itself: If your water heater is a decade or more old, it might be time to replace it entirely with a newer model. Barring that, there are other actions you can take around the house to reduce your usage and your bills. Follow these tips to conserve hot water and save on your energy bills, without resorting to cold showers in the middle of winter.

 

What type of water heater should you buy?

Purchase a water heater certified by Energy Star, which are 14 to 55 percent more efficient than required by federal standards.Gas water heaters almost always cost less to fuel than electric models.Tankless water heaters work instantaneously rather than storing the hot water, which can save energy because stored water cools down and may have to be heated multiple times.

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Major Plumbing Problem Tree Root vs Sewer Line

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A Major West Palm Beach Sewer Plumbing Problem | Tree Roots vs. Sewer Lines

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One of the more typical West Palm Beach sewer plumbing issues that we see with sewer lines are broken sewer lines from tree roots that grow into the lines. As the tree roots grow into the lines the pipes burst. The plant roots are trying to find a source of water; buried plumbing pipes make the perfect source. Vapor is created when warm water flows inside the sewage system water pipes and leaves to the colder soil that surrounds the pipe. Tree roots search out the vapor and expand toward it until it finds the source. Generally the source of the vapor is a loose joint or crack in the pipe. Once the plant roots reach the joint or crack, they expand into the opening to get the nutrients and wetness found within. After the roots get into the pipe they continue growing, and if they aren’t disrupted then they will continue growing until they fill up the entire pipe with a hair-like root masses. These masses will catch debris from the house like grit, oils and house fats. Tree roots that grow inside of sewage system pipes are one of the most expensive West Palm Beach plumbing problems experienced by our clients.

Tree Root vs. Your Sewer Line

It may be the most extensive West Palm Beach sewer plumbing problem that you face.

One of the complicated and mysterious things about tree roots growing into sewer lines is that without a backhoe you can’t see it because it happens beneath the ground. It stinks, doesn’t it? It would be nice to keep tabs on something that can make your basement or toilet bubble up with sewage.

To better understand how sewer lines and tree roots interact, you first have to know what “a sewer lateral” is. A sewer lateral is the stretch of sewer pipe that extends from your foundation to the municipal sewer line that’s located under the street. The majority of municipalities will not fix or take other responsibility for clogged or damaged sewer laterals. If you live in West Palm Beach, hiring a plumber to handle your sewer lateral is up to the landlord or homeowner. Sometime, the homeowner is even responsible for the portion of the lateral that’s located under the sidewalk or street.

One sure sign that you are having a problem with your sewer line is having multiple plumbing fixtures back up, including your shower, sink, or toilet. Call Hardenburgh Plumbing today at (561) 968-0000 for all of your West Palm Beach Plumbing Problems.

Drain Cleaning in West Palm Beach FL

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 Drain Cleaning in West Palm Beach FL, 5 Mistakes to Avoid

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Drain Cleaning West Palm Beach FL

Drain cleaning West Palm Beach Fl in your home or business, often times, we try everything in order to avoid calling a plumber, trying to save a few dollars. However, more often than not, you’ll find that DIY cleaning tips and tricks cause more harm than good. Below are five things that you should avoid when attempting to clean your drains:

  1. Chemical Drain Cleaners – Besides the obvious safety hazards that come along with chemical cleaners, most just simply don’t work. Often times they cause more of a mess than you originally had, and more of a mess than they clean up. Chemical drain cleaners are also not physically capable of removing solid objects that are lodged in your pipes.
  2. Drain Augers – Aside from the fact that drain augers are pointless for larger piping, these tools can be very dangerous in the hands of someone who doesn’t know what they’re doing. While a knowledgeable person who knows how to use augers may know what they’re doing, someone who doesn’t can end up damaging the pipes.
  3. Garden Hose – Some people tend to think the water pressure of a hose will help flush out your pipes and unclog drains, but this usually just causes more damage and creates a huge hassle for you to clean-up. Leave the garden hose outside – in the garden.
  4. Coat Hangers – While this is an obvious horrible choice to some people, not everyone has yet to grasp that fact. Please do not unbend a coat hanger or anything that’s similar to a coat hanger and slide it down to remove or break apart a clog. Not only will this method prove to be frustrating and ineffective, but you’re also risking causing more damage by getting the hanger stuck in the drain.
  5. DIY – Unless you have extensive plumbing experience, it’s advised that you don’t disassemble any piping to try to find the problem yourself. As previously mentioned, you’re more likely to ruin the pipes more than actually fix the obstruction.

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It’s vital that you have your pipes checked and cleaned regularly — at least once or twice a year. However, instead of trying to save a few bucks and ruining your pipes, it’s wise that you utilize a reliable plumber in the area. A reliable West Palm Beach plumber will be able to perform drain cleaning efficiently without causing harm to your pipes.

Hardenburgh Plumbing, professional plumbing contractor 561-968-0000 🙂

Bathroom Tips and Maintenance

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Bathroom Tips and Maintenance

These helpful tips should help to keep your bathroom running smoothly and efficiently.

 

• Fit strainers in your showers and tubs to catch soap chips, jewelry, and hair. Empty these strainers regularly.
• Once a week run hot water down your drains to keep it free-flowing.
• Repair leaky faucets as soon as you notice a leak to stop further damage to the faucets and fixtures from occurring.
• Don’t flush cotton balls, q-tips, facial tissue, paper towels, diapers, or make-up pads down the toilet. They will not dissolve and can cause a major clog in the lines.
• To remove mineral deposits on your showerhead, put a cup of white vinegar in a plastic bag and place it over the shower head. Use a twist tie to hold it in place and let it stand overnight. In the morning, take the bag down and use a damp cloth to wipe off the mineral deposits.

Showerhead Maintenance

Over time the holes in your showerhead can get clogged with mineral deposits that cause an uneven spray. In order to clean, follow the steps below:

• Unscrew swivel ball nut – in order to do this you will need channel-type pliers or adjustable wrench. You can wrap the jaws of the tools with masking tape to stop the finishing from getting scratched.
• Unscrew collar nut from the showerhead.
• Clean the inlet and outlet holes of the showerhead gently with a thin wire.
• Flush the showerhead with clean water.
• If your showerhead has built-up mineral deposits you may need to soak it overnight in vinegar. When you’re done, reassemble the showerhead.

Testing Toilets for Leaks

Check your toilets water level in the tank and make sure it’s not overflowing where the overflow pipe is (the pipe in the middle of the tank with a small piece of tubing connecting to it.)

• If you’re seeing water run into the overflow pipe, simply adjust the fill valve until the water stops about one inch below the top of the overflow tube.
• Put a few drops of food coloring into your tank to test the flush valve mechanism.
• Check your bowl after 15-20 minutes. If the water in your toilet bowl has changed colors, you need to replace the ball or flapper because it’s leaking.

Plumber in Wellington

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 Plumber  in Wellington– Call Hardenburgh Plumbing!

Hardenburgh Plumbing when you need a Plumber in Wellington, FL think of Hardenburgh Plumbing. Fully licensed and insured, Hardenburgh Plumbing isplumber in wellington your number one choice for all residential, commercial and industrial plumbing services in the Wellington area.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to 100% customer satisfaction at all times, offering fast and dependable service 24 hours, 7 days a week. Providing complete plumbing services including remodeling, sewer and drain cleaning, new construction, stoppages and more, we can fix your plumbing emergency . Call us :(561) 968-0000 Hardenburgh Plumbing is your plumber in Wellington  number one choice for all your plumbing needs.

Plumber in Wellington that Handles all your Plumbing needs including:

  • Toilets and Bidets, Repairs and Replacements
  • Repairs and Replacement of Sinks and Faucets
  • Shower and Tub Installation and Repair

Have a plumbing problem or need the services of a professional Plumber in Wellington you can count on? Contact Hardenburgh Plumbing (561) 968-0000

 

Plumbing Lake Worth

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Plumbing Lake Worth– Call Hardenburgh Plumbing!

Plumbing Lake Worth
Plumbing Lake Worth

Hardenburgh Plumbing when you need a Plumber in Lake Worth, FL think of Hardenburgh Plumbing. Fully licensed and insured, Hardenburgh Plumbing is your number one choice for all residential, commercial and industrial plumbing services in the Lake Worth area. We pride ourselves on our commitment to 100% customer satisfaction at all times, offering fast and dependable service 24 hours, 7 days a week. Providing complete plumbing services including remodeling, sewer and drain cleaning, new construction, stoppages and more, we can fix your plumbing emergency when no one else can. Call us today and see why more people choose Hardenburgh Plumbing as their number one choice for all of their plumbing needs.

Hardenburgh Plumbing Handles all your Plumbing Lake Worth needs including:

Have a plumbing Lake Worth problem or need the services of a professional Plumber you can count on, then contact Hardenburgh Plumbing at 561-968-0000