Friday, August 14, 2015

Tankless Water Heaters For Sarasota Residents


Tankless water heaters are just one of the many products that Professional Plumbing & Design offers our clients throughout Sarasota and the surrounding communities of Bradenton, Palmetto, and Venice.

Tankless water heaters offer an endless supply of hot water, so you never have to take a cold shower and, by instantly heating only the water you need, when you need it, these suitcase-sized units save more than just space; they save energy, which means you save money!

In the past, installation of these units was complicated and costly, but recent improvements in their design have made it easier than ever to switch from a conventional, tanked water heater to an energy-saving tankless model. Many of the top manufacturers have even started offering tankless units that will work with existing 1/2-inch gas lines; this makes retrofit installations faster and less expensive than before.

If it’s time to replace your water heater, consider switching to an energy-saving tankless water heater; the recent changes in technology and design have made them a great option!

For more information about tankless water heaters, or any other plumbing product or concern, feel free to contact Professional Plumbing & Design at 941-355-5400 or visit our website at www.proplumbingdesign.com.

Monday, June 15, 2015

Warm up to lower energy bills with the GE GeoSpring Hybrid Water Heater!

Have a home in Sarasota Florida and want to save some money on electric bills?

One of our favorite Hybrid Water Heaters, the GeoSpring™ by GE absorbs heat from the air and transfers it to the water, thereby using 69% less energy than a standard 50-gallon electric water heater.


Professional Plumbing and Design is based in Sarasota Florida. We offer residential and commercial plumbing services for Sarasota and the surrounding areas including Bradenton, Palmetto, and Venice.
 
If you are in need of a Plumbing Contractor – call the professionals at 941-355-5400, or click here to schedule a service call.

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Sarasota Plumbing Energy Savings

With a GeoSpring Water Heater an average household of 3 to 4 people can save between $370 and $490, while an average household of 5 to 6 people can save between $620 and $740.

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The GeoSpring water heater combines energy-saving heat-pump technology with traditional electric elements using a fraction of the energy.

The integrated compressor and evaporator use a fan to draw in ambient heat from surrounding air to heat refrigerant. Then the heated refrigerant runs through coils that wrap the tank all the way to the bottom, transferring heat into the water tank. This innovative process creates the same amount of hot water as a traditional electric water heater.

Monday, May 25, 2015

Hybrid Gas & Electric Water Heaters:

Hybrid Water Heaters use the newest water heating technology to deliver huge energy savings!

Hybrid Gas Water Heaters offer an endless supply of hot water with efficiency ratings of up to 98% and a 15 year warranty.  Hybrid Electric or “Heat Pump” Water Heaters, offer energy savings of up to 67% over Standard Electric Tank Water Heaters, a 10 year warranty, and they are the only style of water heater capable of meeting the new DOE Energy Standards for water heaters above 55 gallons.


Professional Plumbing and Design is based in Sarasota Florida. We offer residential and commercial plumbing services for Sarasota and the surrounding areas including Bradenton, Palmetto, and Venice.
  
If you are in need of a Plumbing Contractor – call the professionals at 941-355-5400, or click here to schedule a service call.

Friday, May 15, 2015

2015 Water Heater Efficiency Standards

Enacted in 1975, the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) creates uniform efficiency standards for household appliances, including refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers, clothes dryers and water heaters.

Residential water heaters manufactured after April 16, 2015 must meet the minimum efficiency standards mandated by NAECA. This will result in $63 billion in energy savings over the next 30 years and a reduction in CO2 emissions of 172.5 million metric tons – that’s equal to taking 33.8 million automobiles off our streets!

In order to achieve these new higher standards, manufacturers must increase the amount of insulation in the water heater. This means that newer models are much larger and substantially more expensive. They are also more expensive to ship and, in some cases, additional installers may be required.

In some cases, manufacturers have reduced the number of gallons, in order to accommodate replacement applications where the consumer does not have the additional space required by a larger unit.

Electric water heater larger than 55 gallons must now be of the Hybrid Electric heat pump water heater type design and, which are also much larger, and they will require a condensation drain. This eliminates the 65, 80, and 120 gallon models.

If you need a new water heater, you can count on Professional Plumbing & Design for knowledgeable advice and expert installation and service.

Friday, May 8, 2015

Sarasota Plumber - Professional Plumbing’s Warehouses On Wheels

truck srq plumberYou should know that, if your plumbing contractor arrives at your home or business in a little

Box trucks allow us to stock all the parts and materials required for most of the problems that our expert plumbers encounter. Having a fully-stocked box truck on hand eliminates the need for costly and inefficient stops at supply houses and our plumbers don’t have to leave in the middle of a job, so your plumbing problem gets solved faster.

car, they're not there to fix your plumbing; they’re there to sell you something. Professional Plumbing’s fleet consists exclusively of fully-stocked box trucks or, as we like to call them, “Warehouses On Wheels”.

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Leaky Faucets in your Sarasota Fl Home?

Call Professional Plumbing & Design and we'll make repairs to any dripping or leaking faucets in order to save water and reduce your water bill.   



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Sarasota Plumbing Tips #1

Prevent unpleasant odors from seeping into your home by pouring water down infrequently used drains. This will fill the traps and keep odors at bay.


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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Sarasota Florida Hybrid Gas & Electric Water Heaters:

Hybrid Gas and Electric Water Heaters represent the newest water heating technology and they offer huge energy savings. It seems hard to believe but, even though water heaters are the second largest energy consumer in most homes, Energy Star did not start regulating their efficiency until 2008. This action prompted a movement to design higher efficiency water heaters like the new hybrid systems.

Sarasota Water Conservation Tips for your Home and Garden

These easy-to-follow tips will help you save you money and protect the environment.

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•    Flushing: A single flush can down several gallons of water. Keep a wastebasket in the bathroom so you are not tempted to flush a single tissue and don’t ever flush sanitary products, diapers, cotton balls, cotton swabs, or anything other than toilet paper down the toilet, it’s bad for the plumbing and it wastes water.

•    Brushing: Don’t leave the water running while you brush. You only need it on while you rinse and maybe for a second if you like to wet the toothpaste before brushing.

•    Showering: Keep a bucket handy so you can collect the water that is not warm enough to shower in. You can use the collected water for gardening, cleaning, or even to flush the toilet. Shutting the water off while you lather up will save a lot of water too.

•     ashing Dishes: Use a tub for dishes that need soaking and keep the water off while scrubbing, you only need it for rinsing.

•    Boiling Water: Save the water used for boiling eggs or steaming vegetables to water plants.

•    Installing Regulators: Faucet regulators will keep the water from shooting out at full strength and prevent waste.

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•    Watering: Watering in the mornings, when it is not as hot out, means that the water will not evaporate as quickly, so the roots stay healthy throughout the day, and don’t just shoot a stream of water across the yard, aim the water at base of the plants, where it’s needed most.

•    Irrigating: Drip irrigation systems are easily installed and they can help you conserve water.

Professional Plumbing & Design carries all major brands of Electric, Natural Gas, Propane/LP Gas, Solar and Hybrid Water Heaters including Tankless Water Heaters for Commercial and Residential use.

Call the professionals at 941-355-5400; we can help you figure out the best option for you.

For more information on water heaters - please visit our website: Professional Plumbing and Design - Sarasota Florida

Why replace your Sarasota water heater when you can repair it for a fraction of the cost?

The answer is simple; your old water heater may be costing you more than think.

From baths and showers to dishwashing and laundry, we depend on our water heaters more than we might realize. In a typical home, the electric water heater accounts for approximately 14% of the total energy bill.

Water Heaters are not a one-size-fits-all appliance. There are a variety of factors to consider when choosing a new water heater and that is why it is important to have a knowledgeable and trustworthy professional to guide you through the selection process.

Water heaters are also available in the traditional tank style and tankless. Tankless models offer increased efficiency because you are only heating the water that you consume and they offer an endless supply of hot water in a much smaller package. Tankless water heaters also last twice as long as the tank style water heaters and the warranties range from 3 to 12 years. 

Professional Plumbing & Design carries all major brands of Electric, Natural Gas, Propane/LP Gas, Solar and Hybrid Water Heaters including Tankless Water Heaters for Commercial and Residential use.

Call the professionals at 941-355-5400; we can help you figure out the best option for you.

For more information on water heaters - please visit our website: Professional Plumbing and Design - Sarasota Florida

Sarasota Solar Water Heating Systems


Did you know that a conventional electric water heater uses as much energy as an automobile?

On average, a family of four uses about 80 gallons of hot water per day. The energy required to heat that water is equivalent to the 11.4 barrels of oil required to power a vehicle that gets 22 mpg for a year (12,000 miles). In other words, installing a Solar Water Heating System has the same environmental impact as removing an average car from the road.


Professional Plumbing and Design is based in Sarasota Florida. We offer residential and commercial plumbing services for Sarasota and the surrounding areas including Bradenton, Palmetto, and Venice.
  
If you are in need of a Plumbing Contractor – call the professionals at 941-355-5400, or click here to schedule a service call.

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Sarasota Tankless Gas and Electric Water Heaters



Tankless water heaters offer an endless supply of hot water in a much smaller package than conventional water heaters and, with a typical lifespan of 20 years or more, Tankless systems last twice as long as conventional tank-style water heaters.

The small size of the Tankless units and their concentric venting system allow you to strategically place them on virtually any wall for maximum performance and energy efficiency. You can seamlessly connect multiple units for use in larger homes and exterior units can even be painted and textured to match your home’s exterior!


Professional Plumbing and Design is based in Sarasota Florida. We offer residential and commercial plumbing services for Sarasota and the surrounding areas including Bradenton, Palmetto, and Venice.
  
If you are in need of a Plumbing Contractor – call the professionals at 941-355-5400, or click here to schedule a service call.
 

Monday, September 15, 2014

Should you replace your water heater - even if you can repair it for a fraction of the cost?

The answer is simple - YES!  Your old water heater may be costing you much more than think.
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From baths and showers to dish washing and laundry, we depend on our water heaters more than we might realize. In a typical home, the electric water heater accounts for approximately 14% of the total energy bill. That Water Heater is the second largest energy consumer in a typical home – second only to the home heating and cooling system.

Just like in the HVAC industry, the plumbing industry has been trending towards more environmentally friendly designs with significantly improved energy efficiency ratings. The GeoSpring Water Heater by GE, for example, uses 62% less energy than a standard 50-gallon water heater. With that kind of savings, it’s easy to see how a new water heater can pay for itself in no time.

Water Heaters are not a one-size-fits-all appliance. There are a variety of factors to consider when choosing a new water heater and that is why it is important to have a knowledgeable and trustworthy professional to guide you through the selection process. The right water heater will add value to your home, reduce your energy bills, and add convenience for years to come, but you have to choose right...

If your water heater is more than 15 years old, replacing it could significantly reduce your electric bill and add value to your home. If you're not sure when your water heater was built, check the first 4 digits of the serial number for the month and year of manufacture

Professional Plumbing & Design carries all major brands of Electric, Natural Gas, Propane/LP Gas, Solar and Hybrid Water Heaters including Tankless Water Heaters for Commercial and Residential use.

Call the professionals at 941-355-5400; we can help you figure out the best option for you.

For more information on water heaters - please visit our website: Professional Plumbing and Design - Sarasota Florida