Portland Plumber: Discounts, Warmth, and Investment Opportunities

It?s getting cold outside, Portland, and it?s time to consideraupdating your household water heater.a In time, all water heaters will need to be replaced.a Even the most well maintained water heaters will eventually need an upgrade.a These household plumbing fixtures facilitate the management of hot wateraeveryaday and ait?s inevitable that they will eventually break down.

If yours is an older model in an older home, or if it is showingatell-tale signsaof deterioration, then this season is the perfect time to have a new water heater installed. aRight now, we are offering two specials:

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Why Is Now the Right Time to Install a New Hot Water Heater?

In our view, the sooner a new hot water heater is installed the better.a Here?s why:

• It?s An Investment: We all know that hot water heaters are entirely functional. They work to deliver hot water on demand.a But we don?t always think about them as household investments.a New hot water heaters, particularlyatankless water heaters, increase the overall value of homes.
• Stay Warm: Simply stated, you deserve hot water when you need it.a New water heaters will provide consistently flowing hot water on demand.a Give us a call if your water stream fluctuates in either pressure or temperature.a This is not normal and a sure sign something is wrong.
• Save Money: While there exists an initial spend, the tradeoff is that new hot water heaters will work more efficiently.a They use less energy and tend to conserve water.a You will save money on monthly utility bills as well as repair and overall maintenance costs.

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Learn more about how our water heater installationacouponsaand solutions can help increase the value and comfort of your Portland home.

Call 3 Mountains Plumbing today to meet with one of our fully-trained and licensed journeymen plumbers. a

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Having good, working drains is critical to your home?s proper functioning and also to your daily life. Getting regular drain cleaning is one of the best ways for you to make sure that your drains continue to work well for as long as possible. But what happens if you neglect drain cleaning? Can it really cause damage to your home?s plumbing system? Here at Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. (MPI), we are dedicated to our customers? satisfaction and to the quality of work that we do. We anted to help our customers understand the importance of getting regular drain cleaning in Orlando, FL.

The Importance of Regular Drain Cleaning

Your drains get a ton of use every single day from showers, toilets, sinks, dish washers, and laundry machines. All that use can cause your drains to develop small clogs, cracks and leaks. These types of problems usually start small and then end up becoming larger, more costly repairs.

But when you get regular drain cleaning, you might be able to keep those problems from being quite such a hassle. During a drain cleaning visit, your plumber will thoroughly clean out your entire drain system. This will allow them to remove any small clogs that are developing before they completely clog your drain. Your plumber will also inspect your drains for any leaks and cracks that could be happening. This is probably the best way for you to potentially avoid drain leaks.aHowever, if you neglect to get drain cleaning, there?s no way for your to keep those small clogs or cracks from becoming full-blown plumbing repairs.

Call for Drain Cleaning in Orlando, FL

If you?re tired of having your drains clog or if you?d like to potentially avoid plumbing repair, call the friendly experts at Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. (MPI).a We will visit your home on a regular basis and use our specialized tools to thoroughly clean out your entire drain and plumbing system. Contact us today for drain cleaning in Orlando, FL.

A number of households in Bergen County, NJ use boilers to keep warm in the winter. The system is very simple and inexpensive to use: heating water into steam and sending it through various pipes in your home to warm your different rooms. Trouble can be prevented with timely maintenance from a trained technician, but sometimes, there?s no choice but to deal with a repair call. When that happens, the sooner you can identify a problem the better. This is especially true in the case of leaks, which are common problems in the winter and which can lead to higher bills and other issues if you aren?t careful. Here?s how to tell if you have a leaking boiler.

Wet Spots and Rust

In some cases, a leak will present itself with wet spots in the carpet. As steam escapes the system it will coalesce into droplets, which you can spot on the nearby walls of the floor. In other cases, however, the combination of a very small leak like a pinhole leak and the high pressures of the system mean that the released steam will simply evaporate. In those conditions, the best prospect is to look for signs of rust or corrosion nearby, especially along the fittings between different pieces of pipe. If they appear, you may be looking at a leak.

The Pressure Gauge

The pressure gauge measures the amount of pressure in the system, and should be set at a certain level based on your particular heater?s operational parameters. If that level drops seemingly for no reason, you may be looking at a leak somewhere in the system. Check the pressure gauge, and then check it again a few hours later. If it wavers or drops, you should call in a professional.

The experts at BZ Dependable are here to help with boiler leaks whenever they arise!

As a plumbing company, World Plumbing Day (March 11) is pretty important to us. This year our team wanted to do something special, and spread the word about the importance of clean water and sanitation. We also wanted to give a donation to Ryan?s Well Foundation, a registered charity committed to providing clean water to those who don?t have it.

Ryan?s Well is a charity that helps build wells and latrines in developing countries. In many places, people have to walk miles every day to get clean water and become ill due to lack of good sanitation facilities. We are so lucky here in Canada to have clean water and flushing toilets, and we wanted to extend our help to places where this isn?t available.

From March 1st to March 11th we donated $5 per service call we received. On March 11th itself we had a share-a-thon on Twitter and Facebook to spread the word about World Plumbing Day. We donated $1 every time one of our friends shared the tweet or post.

The Numbers Are In!

The grand total came to $304! We want to thank all of our great customers and our friends on Twitter and Facebook who made this happen. We had so much fun that we decided to round that number up to $500!

Yesterday, I met up with the wonderful staff from Ryan?s Well at their office in Kemptville to hand over the cheque. As you may know, 6-year old Ryan Hreljac started the charity in 1998 when he was in grade one. He collected donations from classmates and his community to build his first well in Uganda. Today Ryan?s Well is still going strong and working hard to help people.

Spokesperson Jane Baird said, ?Everyone can make a difference in the world, and Wendy and Dave have just proved that with their World Plumbing Day campaign. The proceeds will help build new latrines for the students of Angolo Primary School?the site of Ryan?s very first well in Uganda. We?re so appreciative to everyone at DS Plumbing for caring about those who lack access to clean water and sanitation. Thank you!?

I hope you will take a moment to remember how lucky we are in Canada to have clean water whenever we want it, and great sanitation and sewage systems. If you can, I encourage you to make a donation to Ryan?s Well, and help them bring clean water to people all over the world.

Good health to you!

Dave Smythe

If you have furry friends at home, then you know that they are just as much a part of the family as your children, spouse, siblings and parents are. Therefore, we bet you would go to great lengths to keep them safe in a number of situations ? which brings us to today?s topic: National Pet Fire Safety Day.

Did you know that house fires affect approximately 50,000 pets annually? Additionally, pets themselves are deemed responsible for unintentionally starting nearly 1,000 fires annually. To join forces with those celebrating today?s observance, we wanted to offer a few tips to help you keep your cats, dogs ? you name it ? from starting a fire in your home:

Shield from open flames:aWe all love the scent of a lit candle, but pets are just as curious to see what the fuss is all about. To prevent your animals from knocking over a candle or other open flame, be sure to store them in a place that they can?t reach. Furthermore, you should never leave your candles or similar objects unattended when pets are around.

Properly place electrical cords:aDangling electrical cords can be extremely inviting for pets and ultimately become their next chew toy. However, cords that are damaged in this way are sure to be a fire hazard. Not to mention, they could be harmful to your pets due to the electric current that runs through them! When placing electronics around your home, pay close attention to where their cords wind up.

Take off your stove?s knobs:aAlthough it can be tedious to do, you should remove your stove?s knobs before you leave the house or when you aren?t close to the kitchen. Why? Stoves are often reported as a leading cause of pet related fires!

Once you?ve made your home pet-friendly for fire purposes, don?t forget to proceed with caution when it comes to your plumbing too! To prevent a clog in your tub or sink, be weary of how much of your pet?s hair goes down the drain when bathing them. Additionally, be mindful of how exposed some of your home?s pipes are ? although they may be heavy duty, the last thing you need is your pets to start gnawing at them whenever they get the chance!

At Barker and Sons Plumbing & Rooter, we want your pets to be kept just as safe as you are, which is why we hope you?ll keep these tips in mind! But of course, should you develop a plumbing problem that is somehow related to your pets, know that our team is always here to help in any way we can! From leaks to clogs, sewers and more, we can do it all. For more information, please give us a call at 714.630.8766.