There are All Sorts of Plumbing Emergencies! A 24-Hour Plumber Can Help

Let’s face it, emergencies don’t always occur during typical office hours, though, don’t we all wish they did? When an emergency strikes, you want to be sure that there is a technician ready to help you, no matter the hour.

There is a wide range of plumbing issues that constitute emergencies, and below, we have listed some of them for you. All you have to do is keep reading to find out more (oh, and of course, remember to contact our team right away when you need an emergency plumber in Orlando!)

Types of Plumbing Emergencies

An emergency plumber can help you with all sorts of plumbing emergencies, including:

Overflowing Toilet

As you can imagine, an overflowing toilet is something that causes many homeowners to panic—and for good reason! Not only will you no longer have use of the toilet, but there is potential for water damage and unhygienic situations. If you find yourself in this predicament, call an emergency plumber right away.

Burst Pipe

This is something that happens more often in the winter. When a pipe freezes, there is a rise in pressure along the pipe due to the ice. This can cause the pipe to burst. When a pipe bursts, water escapes into your home. This heavy flow of water can cause some serious damage to your property and furnishings. If you notice a pipe has burst, shut off the main water line and contact an emergency plumber as quickly as you can.

Sewer Line Blockage

If you’ve noticed that multiple drains around your home have become clogged or slow, you most likely have a major problem deep within your drainage system. Your main sewer line is responsible for removing all of the wastewater from your home.

A blocked sewer line can lead to sewage backing up into your home, which is definitely an emergency. Only a trained plumber will be able to tell if the problem lies within your sewer line. Their experience allows them to pinpoint the exact source of the problem and repair it before it becomes any worse.

Main Water Line Leak

There are a few big signs that indicate that your main water line is in jeopardy. If you notice water pooling in your lawn or in your basement, a sudden growth of mold, or no water coming from the taps, call a professional right away. A main water line leak will lead to very serious damage if left unattended.

Don’t Wait! Call a Professional ASAP!

If you have a plumbing emergency on your hands, do not hesitate to call in a professional. Trust us, only a professional has the tools, training, and expertise to safely and correctly handle the complex needs of your system, the first time around.

And yes, while you may be tempted to call in an amateur for their super low prices, remember that an attempt to save money could end up costing you much more in the long run!

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When it comes to keeping your family comfortable, a heating system repair service is sometimes essential. However, it’s always a good idea to know that the business you choose is dependable and professional. There are at least a few key factors to consider when choosing a heating repair company.

1. Experience

There really is no substitute for experience. It’s unfortunate, but there are service companies that are happy to take advantage of anyone they think is gullible. They’ll be happy to take your money, but they’ll leave you with a mess to handle yourself. While most new businesses are reputable, it’s often a good idea to work with a company that is already established in the area. If they’ve been operating successfully for several years, they’re probably reliable.

2. Reputation

Everyone in the business world knows that your reputation matters. With social media and reviews readily available online for anyone to see, a company’s reputation has never been more important. Look at reviews online, check out what their customers are saying about them, and consult the Better Business Bureau (BBB) as well to see if they have any outstanding complaints. Before hiring anyone, it’s wise to be as informed and prepared as possible.

3. Credentials

Every heating company you hire should be licensed, bonded, and insured. This provides you protection from liability and it lets you know that the business is state licensed. They shouldn’t have any issue with providing you with the paperwork. If they make excuses or hesitate to give you documentation, you should move on.

4. Referrals

Asking for referrals is standard and shouldn’t be an issue. Most companies are happy to brag about themselves and the excellent work they do. If they can’t offer any referrals, you should interpret that as a red flag. Any reputable business ought to be able to give you at least a few referrals to demonstrate their competency. 

5. Professionalism

Professionalism is one of those factors that can be challenging to define, but you know it when you see it. Unfortunately, you also notice when it’s utterly lacking. Do they respond to your phone calls or emails promptly? Did the technician show up in a company vehicle, and present you with identification? Were you given a free repair estimate? If you had any questions, did they explain everything thoroughly and to your satisfaction?

If you or your questions are treated as an inconvenience or aggravation, you should work with someone else. Always remember that you’re inviting the technician into your home. There needs to be some basic degree of courtesy. This is generally something that comes with training and experience. A well-trained and experienced technician is almost always going to be well-mannered and will conduct business professionally.

When it comes to hiring a heating system repair service in Pittsburgh, PA, a little bit of research can go a long way. However, you should still trust your instincts. If anything about the initial visit makes you uncomfortable, you’re not obligated to go with your first choice. If you’d like to see the difference that experience and professionalism make, be sure to contact Stahl Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning at 412-273-1000.

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Make It Easy On Yourself – Yard Hydrant Made Easy

I’d like to give a big shout out to Eric Dennis from Midwest Innovative Technologies for bringing Yard Hydrant Made Easy and Wall Hydrant Made Easy to us to review. I’ve stated many times I love to talk about products I love. This one was a no brainer. MITI is a small Illinois based manufacturer that makes two products that address some fairly big issues when it comes to replacing a yard hydrant and a hose bib or wall hydrant.

What makes this product so special is that the idea came from a plumbing contractor. After years of replacing yard hydrants and hose bibbs/wall hydrants and charging people a good amount of money, they developed a product that should last a lifetime and one that alleviates the need for a plumbing contractor in the event that either needs to be replaced.

Never Dig Again To Repair Or Replace A Yard Hydrant

Let’s start with the Yard Hydrant Made Easy. Anyone who has had to have their yard hydrant replaced or has had to replace one as a service knows there is no getting around digging the old/defective one out to replace. You probably need a machine (If you’re in the area of the country where the ground freezes in the winter you have to dig below the frost line to ensure the water line doesn’t freeze), miscellaneous fittings, a new hydrant and a plumber. It usually takes between ¾ and a full day of work with travel time.

Yard Hydrant Made Easy is a completely different concept. The initial install is very similar to that of a standard yard hydrant but If you ever need to replace your yard hydrant your ROI goes through the roof. Basically, what you’re getting is a standard yard hydrant encased in a PVC Sleeve with a guide to keep it centered in the sleeve. The innovation is in how the hydrant connects to the water source. Installed on the end of a standard water hydrant, is a pitless adapter and backflow preventer (backflow preventer is optional). The pitless adapter is a 90-degree fitting with guides that slide into a fitting attached to the PVC sleeve. So, the waterline is attached to the fitting pre-installed in the sleeve and the hydrant slides onto the fitting. (Please see the attached screenshots of the fitting and install) If the hydrant should ever have to be replaced you shut off the water, take off the guide shroud pull the hydrant out, take off the pitless fitting and backflow, screw that on to the new hydrant and slide it back into the pre-installed adapter, turn the water back on and you’re ready to rock. It is literally that simple. No plumbing professional is necessary and it’s probably a 30-minute project.  To me that’s innovation. It saves time, money, concrete and/or landscape repair and a whole lot of headaches. You can use the Yard Hydrant Made easy with a Woodford or Prier hydrant or any one of the major hydrant manufacturers. As a point of reference if installed correctly, below the frost line they are inherently frost-free hydrants.

Every House Needs Wall Hydrant Made Easy

The Wall Hydrant Made Easy is based on a similar concept. After the initial install it makes replacing a wall hydrant or hose bibb a breeze. It too has a sleeve that is installed first and it’s all about how the water connection is made.

The difficulty in replacing a Hose bib or wall hydrant can range from moderate to complete pain in the butt. Quite often, getting access to the hydrant can be messy. A lot of times they are in a crawl space or if a basement is finished, they can be buried in the drop or drywall ceiling. When I look at replacing a hose bibb I look at three things:

1. How easy is it to replace?
2. Can it protect the basement from flooding in the event it fails?
3. How does the hose bibb connect to the water system?

Just like the Yard Hydrant Made Easy, the initial installation of Wall Hydrant Made Easy is similar in time and cost to that of a normal install. You still need a standard wall hydrant/hose bib with a ½” male connection, you still need access to the original wall hydrant wherever it is, and you need a MIP adapter attached to your water source. This is important to note, you can buy wall hydrants with many different connection types, MIP, FIP, PEX etc. To install the Wall Hydrant Made Easy you need a MIP adapter on the water source and a ½” MIP hose bibb as well.

5 Easy Steps To Install Wall Hydrant Made Easy

If you don’t have a MIP adapter on the water source you must remove what you have and install a new adapter. So assuming you have everything you need here is how this works.

1. Shut the water off.
2. Back out the old wall hydrant
3. Apply Teflon pipe tape or pipe dope to the MIP adapter and screw in the Wall Hydrant Made easy sleeve on to the adapter. (There is a direct connection between the water and the sleeve itself. More on why that’s important in a minute)
4. Apply Teflon pipe tape or pipe dope to the MIP threads of the wall hydrant and from the outside screw into the FIP threaded adapter in the sleeve.
5. Install wall sconce attaching it to wood or brick depending on the type of home you have.

So why is this a better installation? Well first you never have to go into your basement or crawlspace again. All future installation can be done from the outside. Remember the water is connected to the sleeve. The other benefit is that it prevents basement flooding. Most wall hydrant failures happen due to freezing. The water that lays in pipe attaching spigot on the outside to the adapter on the inside freezes and expands weakening or even splitting the pipe. When your area warms up and things thaw out your wall hydrant can leak, flooding your basement. Any leak is contained in the sleeve and it runs out a weep hole in the front of the unit. If your wall hydrant/hose bibb is damaged after a spring thaw you just unscrew the wall hydrant and screw in a new one. Once again alleviating the need for a plumber and more importantly saving you hundreds of dollars or maybe thousands in flood damage.  Please see video below showing the highlights of the Wall Hydrant Made Easy.

If I still owned my plumbing company, I would never replace a hose bibb or yard hydrant without these products and I can say that with certainty. Now that I know about them it would be irresponsible of me not to offer it to a customer. Both products are responsibly priced and as the name implies makes replacement easy. As always thanks for reading and we hope you invest in MITI’s Yard and Wall Hydrant Made Easy.

This post first appeared on http://www.theplumbinginfo.com

Plumbing problems can be an inevitable part of owning a home. While some problems come with aging fixtures or normal wear and tear on plumbing equipment, others may be caused by how certain systems are used and maintained.

At Len The Plumber, we’ve seen and fixed all types of plumbing problems—big and small alike! Here’s a look at some of the most common issues our expert plumbers handle and what usually causes them.

If you’re dealing with any plumbing problem at your Mid-Atlantic-area home and you need help now, don’t hesitate to contact Len The Plumber for same day service at no extra cost!

1. Dripping Faucets

Dripping faucets are annoying, wasteful, and costly. Sometimes, these drips can be caused by a worn-out washer or O ring, which can easily be replaced. In other cases, corrosion or even improper faucet installation can be the problem causing the drip.

If your faucet is dripping:

• Use our drip calculator to find out how much that drip may be costing you.
• Let our expert plumbers diagnose the problem if a simple washer or O ring replacement doesn’t fix your drip!

2. Leaky Pipes

Leaky pipes can be caused by all sorts of problems, including:

• Stubborn clogs
• Incorrect pipe laying
• Pipe corrosion
• Pipe joint damage
• Cracked seals or cracked pipes
• Excessive water pressure

No matter what’s causing leaky pipes, this common plumbing problem needs to be fixed fast! The longer leaky pipes are ignored, the more damage they can cause—both to your plumbing system and to your home itself!

3. Running Toilets

Did you know that a running toilet can waste up to 200 gallons per day? That’s a lot of water waste! In most cases, the issues that cause running toilets include:

• Refill tube problems
• Worn out flapper seals or flush valves
• Improperly sized flapper chains
• Corroded toilet handles

4. Low Water Pressure

Weak water pressure can make it challenging to use pretty much any plumbing system in your home! Often, low water pressure is a symptom of bigger plumbing problems, like:

• Pipe corrosion
• Hidden water leaks in your home
• Drain or sewer clogs
• Cracked or blocked sewer lines

5. Leaking Hose Bibb

A leaking hose bibb is very common in the spring and summer. After a long, cold winter, many hose bibbs that aren’t protected can crack and begin to leak. We advise our customers to invest in a frost-proof hose bibb, which can reduce the chances of having future leaks.

6. Slow or Clogged Drains

Drainage problems can cause health hazards and even plumbing disasters if they’re not addressed quickly! In general:

• One slow or clogged drain in a home usually means that a problem is localized to that area of the home. Commonly, these drain clogs happen because hair, soap, and other foreign objects have simply built up in a drain over time. Routine drain cleaning can be the ideal solution for addressing this issue!
• Multiple slow or clogged drains are a red flag that you may be dealing with sewer line problems. To prevent a sewage backup in your home, it’s crucial you call Len The Plumber whenever you notice multiple slow drains in your home—especially if the problem starts with the drains in the lowest areas of your home!

7. Sump Pump Failure

Sump pump failures can be related to a problem with the unit or an external issue. Usually, the causes of sump pump failures include:

• Stuck switches
• An overwhelming amount of water, like after heavy rain
• Clogged discharge pipes
• Improper sump pump installation
• Aging, with sump pumps around 10 years old being prone to failure

8. Water Heater Problems

Hot water is a necessity in any home. So, when water heaters can’t provide enough or any hot water, homeowners can be dealing with a plumbing crisis! Usually, water heater problems are caused by issues like:

• Heating element failures
• Corrosion or sediment buildup in systems
• Loose or broken electrical connections
• Improper water heater installation
• The wrong size or type of system to support a home’s needs

Len The Plumber Has All of Your Plumbing Repair Needs Covered

Whether or not you’re dealing with a common plumbing problem, the trusted plumbers at Len The Plumber can help! We have the expertise and state-of-the-art equipment to diagnose and repair any plumbing problem. Plus, we offer same day and emergency service at no extra cost!

Call 800-950-4619 or contact Len The Plumber online to schedule plumbing repair service in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, Delaware, or the Philadelphia area.

Check out our reviews to see why we’ve been a leading plumbing company in the Mid-Atlantic region for more than 20 years. Then, contact us to experience our excellence for yourself!

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How well did your boiler work for you last winter? Did you need frequent repair services? Did the boiler make odd sounds or not perform as well as in the past? The last thing you want is for your boiler to stop working when temperatures fall below freezing. Fall is the perfect time to replace a bad boiler. If any of the following statements are true for you, contact a professional heating service company to install a new boiler:

• My boiler is older than 15 years, and my energy bills have started to rise.
• My boiler needs to be repaired numerous times every year.
• My boiler has started leaking.
• My boiler doesn’t have a steady blue flame but a yellow flame instead.

If the last statement applies to you, don’t wait to call for service. A yellow flame means your boiler is burning carbon monoxide, a dangerous gas.

Whether you need emergency boiler installation, routine maintenance, or minor repairs, call Stahl Plumbing in Pittsburgh, PA. We have licensed plumbers available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you with all your heating repair needs. Not every heating company in Pittsburgh services boilers, but we do. Our customers count on us for outstanding service, great prices, and quality workmanship. We also work on heat pumps, furnaces, and heat exchangers. No matter what system you use to heat your home, depend on our team of heating specialists to deliver fast and efficient service. Schedule an appointment today and call us at (412) 273-1000.

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Did you know that a single leaking faucet can waste around 20,000 liters of water annually? Think about how much money that will cost you overtime. Not only do small leaks waste money, but it is a waste of resources and can also cause damages to your home. If ignored, those damages can worsen, causing even further problems that cost thousands of dollars to repair.

If you want to save some money and keep your plumbing in working order, follow the tips below:

1. Do preventative maintenance

Continuously running toilets, dripping in the sink, leaks from the pipes, and even clogged drains can lead to issues with your plumbing that inevitably cost you a lot of money overtime. Make sure you are doing plenty of preventative maintenance to keep plumbing and appliances functioning properly. This includes hiring a professional plumber for routine inspections. Repair issues before they worsen. Winterize your pipes during the colder months.

2. Install low-flow fixtures

Low-flow fixtures such as faucet aerators, showerheads, and toilets are a smart way to save on your water bill and are eco-friendly too. For example, low-flow showerheads come in two types, such as laminar-flow for better temperature control or aerating low flow, which produces a misty spray, ideal for dry climates. Furthermore, low-flow toilets in a four-person household can save around 20,000 gallons of water per year. Low-flow fixtures are ideal for retrofitting and come a wide variety of colors and styles, so you should have no difficulty finding fixtures to upgrade your home.

3. Do your laundry smartly

Good news! You no longer have to wash your clothing in hot water. Most liquid laundry detergents have been improved and will now be just as effective in cold water. Changing to cold water can save you hundreds of dollars a year. Additionally, you can use generic store brand detergents since they use the same ingredients as name brand. You can also opt for all-natural detergents that are more concentrated, so a single bottle lasts longer and is also better for the environment. Or, you can make your own detergent.

4. Turn off the water when brushing your teeth

You should get into the habit of switching off the water when you are brushing your teeth. Doing so will save you an amazing 8 gallons (or 30 liters) of water in a single day.

5. Take a shower

Although a lot of people will argue that taking a shower may use more water depending on how long you want to wash, most showers actually use far less water than filling a tub. You can still take a bath once in a while, but if you switch to a 5-10 minute shower a couple of times per week, you waste less water.

6. Purchase high-efficiency appliances

Aside from low-flow fixtures, you should also consider making an investment in high-efficiency appliances that are Energy Star certified. Such products are designed to use less resources, reducing the overall negative impact on the environment. You can find dishwashers, dehumidifiers, refrigerators, washing machines, and other appliances with the Energy Star seal of approval.

We all want to save money and help our planet stay green and beautiful. These simple tips will definitely help with saving your hard earned money while making your household more eco-friendly. It’s a win-win.

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If you’re experiencing fluctuations in shower water pressure, don’t brush the issue off. The problem could be more severe than you imagine, potentially involving serious problems like leaking or cracked water pipes, and may require professional intervention before snowballing into a home plumbing disaster.

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The holiday season is a time for family and friends. While some people welcome the extra guests in the house, other people dread it. One of the worst-case scenarios is too few bathrooms for all of the guests. The problems are only made worse when the plumbing goes out. Perhaps the showers stop running. Maybe the toilets become clogged. Regardless of what happens, this is a disaster waiting to happen. For this reason, and several others, it is important to perform a home plumbing inspection before all of the guests come into town.

The Water Heater

A potential disaster would be losing the water heater just as all of the guests arrive. A water heater is like other important parts of the home and requires an annual inspection. Over time, a residue can build up on the inside of the water heater. This residue can impact the efficiency of the water heater and reduce its volume. For this reason, the water heater needs to be inspected and cleaned annually.

Dripping Plumbing Fixtures

Over time, the plumbing fixtures can start to degrade. This can lead to dripping faucets that can lead to a dramatic increase in utility costs. A dripping faucet can waste thousands of gallons of water over the course of a year. This can lead to hundreds of dollars in added utility costs. Make sure to avoid these unnecessary expenses by performing all routine plumbing maintenance on time. Make sure those fixtures are tight.

Ensuring Pipe Insulation

Many people neglect the insulation of their pipes. While freezing conditions are unusual for the state of Florida, they do occur from time to time. If the pipes freeze over, they can rupture. This can lead to a home disaster. To avoid this, it is important to make sure that all of the pipes are insulated properly. Make sure that this inspection is performed annually. This can prevent the pipes from rupturing and can save a family a large amount of money.

Check the Supply Lines

The supply lines are often forgotten in the home plumbing system; however, if these break, it could spell disaster very quickly. Examples of appliances that are fed by the supply lines include:

Be sure to check the shower heads for mineral buildup and change the filters in the water filtration systems. These can clog very quickly. Finally, don’t forget to check any of the drains as well as the septic tank pump-outs. If these systems back up, it could be a costly repair.

The Last Minute Inspection 

Like other parts of the home, it is important for homeowners to keep up with the routine maintenance of their plumbing system. This can help identify problems before the guests arrive, helping to avoid a potential holiday disaster. Don’t wait for something to go wrong. Perform a home plumbing inspection today.

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The arrival of a new baby doesn’t call for celebration alone, but also some serious changes around the house. These include changes to the home’s plumbing system.

Most parents already know the basics home preparations to make their home safe for their newborn baby – keeping harmful objects away, adding child locks to doors, drawers, and cupboards, checking for sharp corners, etc. – but they wonder what connection exists between preparing the home’s plumbing system and having a new baby.

If you are one of such parents, believe it or not, your home’s plumbing system has to do with the comfort and safety of your new baby.

Yes! Everything about safeguarding and caring for your new baby gets easier when the environment is safe and comfortable for everybody.

According to the World Health Organization, risk minimization boils down to the maintenance of plumbing equipment.

Follow these simple tips to know how to prepare your home’s plumbing system for a new baby:

1. Find and Fix all Plumbing Leaks

The first step is to go around your home and ensure that there are no plumbing leaks. Wondering what plumbing leaks do to a newborn? They create an unsafe environment for the new baby.

Plumbing leaks increase the moisture in the home, creating an avenue for mold or mildew to grow. Mold and mildew can negatively affect the health of anyone in your family, most especially that of the newborn who has a fragile immune system.

Therefore, the baby is susceptible to wheezing, sneezing, sniffing, or any other symptoms caused by mold. Excess exposure to mold can make the newborn develop asthma or any other ill-health conditions, which may affect the baby all through his/her lifetime.

The best way to avoid this is to find and fix all plumbing leaks within the home. And if you already noticed mold growth, get rid of it yourself fast or hire a mold remediation company.

2. Install a Water Softener

If you’ve noticed that the water supply to your home is hard water, you would have to address this before bringing in your newborn.

Hard water is not good for your hair and skin. This makes it worse for newborns. Using hard water on your baby may cause your baby’s skin to develop eczema or become uncomfortably dry and itchy

More so, hard water makes general cleaning more difficult as soap won’t lather. Installing a water softener is better not only for your newborn but also for every other member of your household.

3. Adjust the Temperature on Your Water Heater

This point is very important! Remember your baby’s “tender” skin is not as tough as your “leathery” skin, no matter how smooth it looks.

So, if your water heater had been turned up because you love using scalding hot water when taking showers or when washing dishes, it’s time to turn it down now that you’re bringing in a newborn into your home.

It’s advisable to set the temperature of your water heater to about 37°C or below 110°F. This will help to prevent chilling and as well as prevent burning the baby.

4. Install a Diaper Sprayer

Mind you, the number of diapers you would be using in a day for your baby is astounding. If you opt-in for disposable diapers, that’s a huge cost on your budget.

Most parents prefer using cloth diapers for their new baby. If that’s your choice too, then be prepared to do a lot more of washing and drying of the diapers.

You can’t toss a filthy diaper into the washing machine unless it is rinsed. And if you aren’t comfortable with rinsing poops off diapers with your hands, then you would need a tool to help you.

A good idea is to have a diaper sprayer installed on your toilet. With diaper sprayer, you can easily and quickly wash off the poop and other mess from the diapers before tossing them into the washing machine.

As stated above, hard water is not good for washing diapers, aside from the fact that hard water makes washing difficult, it can also cause discomfort for your baby’s fragile skin.

More so, irrespective of the type of diaper you use, never let it end up in the toilet closet. It can clog your plumbing and you may need to call a plumber to remove the mess.

5. Clean Your Sediment Filled Water Lines

Take note of this! This is a common problem and nobody is immune to sediment slowly filling and choking water lines, even if it’s from the water station.

Aside from the fact that the sediments will accumulate and clog the water line eventually crippling the home’s plumbing systems, it is unhygienic and detrimental to the health of your fragile new baby.

You can easily avoid this by adding a filtration system to your water line to filters every drop of water that comes into your home.

Filtering the water will not only prevent sediments from getting into your drinking water but also offer other potential benefits, such as easier laundering, healthier skin, and better-tasting water.

Except you are using newer filters that can back-flush and automatically clean themselves, you would need to clean your filter at least once every three months.

6. Install Baby-proofing Products

This is important especially when your baby starts crawling. You wouldn’t want to worry about any devastating accident around your home.

If your baby is the curious type, he or she might crawl into the toilet, fall into even a small amount of water and get drowned or suffocated.

Even when you are careful enough to get harmful things off the way, you wouldn’t want your baby to crawl into the kitchen or the toilet and dip his or her hand or head into the closet or flush down the toys.

Hence, installing baby-proofs, such as the toilet lid locks, outlet covers, silicone soft faucet cover, cupboard locks, etc. will help. Some baby-proofing products offer high-tech water temperature measurements.

There are lots of baby-proofing products out there that are specially designed to help keep your baby safe in the bathroom. Ask your plumber for baby-proofing products to safeguard your baby.

Some products even offer high tech water temperature measurements.

7. Prevent Frozen Pipe

With the arrival of your baby, your need for water would increase greatly – you would need a constant supply of water for proper washing and cleaning of those dirty baby clothes and diapers and other household works.

Having frozen pipes in such a situation is a serious problem, especially in winter months. So, ensure that the water pipes are properly insulated to prevent the frozen pipe problem.

8. General plumbing inspection

After you have done everything in your capacity to prepare your home’s plumbing system for the comfort and safety of your new baby, it’s highly recommended that you call a professional plumber for a general plumbing inspection.

At times, there are some plumbing issues that you may not be able to detect on your own. But plumbing experts would be able to properly check your plumbing system and rectify any defects found.

Conclusion

If you’re expecting the arrival of a new baby in your home, you would probably want to ensure that everything in your home is comfortable and safe for the baby. This calls for making some serious changes in your home.

So, when you make preparations like painting the nursery, clogging the electrical outlets, and getting rid of harmful objects, don’t forget to include preparing your home’s plumbing system as well.

To wrap up, make use of these tips for preparing your home’s plumbing system to reduce the likelihood of causing an injury to your baby:

• Check if your water heater is faulty and adjust your water heater to below 37 degrees Centigrade
• Cover all faucets with burn-prevention devices
• Install child-proof latch on bathroom and kitchen doors
• Invest in a toilet cover lock
• Never leave your baby alone in the shower or bathtub
• Place anti-slip mats in your shower or bathtub
• To prevent the risk of electrocution, use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)
• Wipe up water spills immediately to prevent a slip or fall.

The few tips listed above will help you in preparing your home’s plumbing system for your new baby.

This post first appeared on https://blog.antaplumbing.com

Anyone who comes from a large family knows the struggle of ensuring there’s enough hot water for everyone. Traditional water heaters store water that is kept at a pre-set temperature, and when that water is exhausted, it takes time for the average hot water heater to catch up. That can mean cold showers for those who didn’t get in the front of the line for the bathroom. You could always have a home plumbing repair service install a larger water heater, but that doesn’t always solve the problem.

Fortunately, there’s a household appliance that can make an endless supply of hot water available for anyone who needs it at the mere turn of a spigot. Tankless water heaters have revolutionized the way homeowners heat their water for cooking and hygiene, as they provide instant hot water that can be summoned on demand. By contacting a company specializing in hot water heater installation and plumbing repair in Pittsburgh, PA, you can put this new technology to use in your household. Keep reading to learn more reasons that you should install a tankless water heater.

Smaller Footprint

A traditional water heater is a hulking household appliance that takes up a tremendous amount of space. As a result of its large profile and unsightly appearance, it is often relegated to less frequently visited corners of the home. A gas water heater also requires gas supply lines with proper ventilation, and even electric water heaters require dedicated electrical wiring. However, a tankless water heater takes up a fraction of the space dedicated to traditional water heaters. They can be mounted on walls out of the way so they don’t occupy floor space and are non-intrusive.

More Hot Water

A water heater with a tank can only heat the water that is stored inside it. Though it may have a large capacity, it’s not difficult to expend all the available hot water, at which time you must wait for additional water to fill the tank and be heated. A tankless water heater heats on demand. When you turn on the faucet, the water is instantly heated, and any water flowing through the appliance is heated for as long as you need it. Therefore, you can never exhaust the supply so long as water is flowing into the unit. 

Reduces Energy Costs

Traditional water heaters are considered inefficient by many since the water in the tank must be routinely heated to maintain the desired temperature, even when the hot water isn’t in use. That means that you’re paying to keep water hot for many hours a day during which there’s no chance that you’ll need it. However, a tankless heater heats water on demand, which means there’s no need to reheat the water throughout the day to maintain the right temperature. That will save you money on your energy bills.

More Durable

A tankless water heater is more durable than a traditional water heater because it does away with the most common point of failure. Traditional water heaters wear out when the internal tank corrodes or rusts through. That will leave you with not only a mess, but an expensive replacement as well. Because there’s no tank, a tankless water heater will last much longer and the components that are exposed to corrosion can usually be replaced without purchasing a new appliance.  

If you’re in the market for a new hot water heater, consider taking the leap and installing a tankless model. They offer many benefits that can aid in convenience, a reduction in utility bills, and a dependable supply of hot water. To learn more about why you should install a tankless water heater, contact Stahl Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning at (412) 273-1000.  

 

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