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Toilets, Faucets and
Water Heaters
* Most people are
astounded at the impact of even tiny leaks
in faucets or toilets. Leaks that are
barely perceptible to the naked eye can
waste thousands of gallons of fresh water
a year, costing you hundreds of dollars in
excess water bills. If you have a leak
that you know of, get it fixed before all
that money goes, literally, down the
drain. It's a good idea to have a
professional plumber do a complete
household check-up to find leaks that
escape casual notice.
* When replacing plumbing fixtures,
consider the long-term savings by
purchasing a high efficiency water heater,
or a low water consumption fixture.
* Repair leaky faucets quickly to avoid
further damage to the fixtures and
faucets. Don't put up with any slowly
dripping faucets. A slow drip can waste as
much as 150 gallons of water each day, or
4,500 gallons per month and will add to
the water bill.
* Toilets consume more than 40% of your
total water usage. Installation of a new
toilet flapper and fill valve will keep
your toilet running efficiently.
* Conserve energy by checking the
temperature setting on your water heater.
It should not be above 120 degrees
Fahrenheit or medium setting on older
models.
* Your water heater is one of the most
important household appliances. Over time
sediment builds at the bottom of the
heater, which can hamper performance. A
good professional will check this on an
annual basis. He or she will also check
the drain valve for signs of leakage, and
the anode rods for corrosion.
* Periodically, drain water from the
bottom of your water heater to remove
sediment, which extends the life of your
water heater.
* Also important is a water heater
burner inspection. A good way of
telling is to check the flame under the
water heater. It should appear blue with
yellow tips. If it's mostly yellow or if
you see a layer of soot and carbon, the
flue ways may be clogged. Don't try
anything yourself at this point. Call a
professional to investigate the situation.
* Once a water heater springs a leak in
it's housing, it is beyond repair and must
be replaced. Many units will last 15-20
years or even longer before this happens.
(And it always seems to happen at the most
inconvenient times, like when the family
is coming over for a holiday gathering!)
If you have an ancient water heater, it
may pay off for you to get it replaced
even before it breaks down. Units made in
the last 10 -15 years have much higher
operating efficiencies than older models.
Savings in fuel costs often will pay for
the new installation in just a few years.
* No Hot Water? First check to
insure that the gas is turned on to the
water heater. If the gas valve is on and
the gas is on to the house, check to see
if the pilot light is lit. If the pilot
light is lit, refer to the operating
manual for instructions on lighting the
pilot light. If the pilot light is lit and
the water heater is still not heating it
is best to call your local, licensed,
plumber or qualified gas contractor to
check further.
If you are looking for a
plumber in the San Gabriel Valley, please call us
today at 626-359-1864 or complete our
online service request form.
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