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.

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.

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How to clear a clogged drain.

Drains can clog over time. If you think about all of the types of things we flush down our drains, it’s a wonder they don’t clog more often. 

Drains run slower as greases, hair, toothpaste, soap and other debris build up inside the pipes and eventually cause blockage.

If you have clogged drains, there are a few things you can do yourself to try and clear them.

•              Use a plunger. A very handy tool, and no house should be without one. If your drain doesn't unclog right away move on to another method because too much pressure from a plunger may damage your drain or pipes.

•              Use a chemical drain opener. This is not environmentally friendly, and a bit hazardous if you are not careful. Chemical drain opener is not recommended for septic tanks, because it will kill the beneficial bacteria.

•            Use a snake. You can buy or rent a manual or mechanical snake to clear your drain.  However, if you are not careful, and do not use the tool properly you can cause much damage to your pipes.

The DIY approach is always great to try at first as you can save a lot of money.  But there is a point where you have to decide when it’s time to bring in a professional plumber because you could end up causing more damage that results in costly repairs down the road.

Professsional Plumbing & Design will be able to clear your clogged drain without damaging your plumbing or fixtures.  Please call us  at (941) 355-5400 if you have a clogged drain, we’d be glad to help.  Or visit our website at http://www.proplumbingdesign.com 

Residential and Commercial Plumbing Services - Sarasota, Bradenton, Palmetto, and Venice.

Professional Plumbing & Design offers Drain Cleaning& High Pressure Jetting, Sewer Location & Color Video Inspections, Drain Pipe Lining, Repiping of Water & Drain Lines, Propane & Natural Gas work, Water Filters, Water Heaters, Garbage Disposals, and 24 Hour EmergencyService to Sarasota, Bradenton, Palmetto, Venice, and the surrounding areas.

We have the tools and expertise to handle larger plumbing projects like condominiums, colleges, community associations, restaurants, retail stores, factories, nursing homes, and mobile home parks, and we work closely with Property Managers to ensure their unique plumbing needs are met.

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24 Hour Emergency Plumbing

From a simple faucet repair to the more complex sewer and drainage issues, Professional Plumbing & Design can handle any plumbing job, large or small and, if something unexpected happens in the middle of the night, you can count on us to resolve your plumbing emergency, promptly and professionally. 

Our phones are staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week so you never speak to an answering machine or voicemail.

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Sarasota Water Use and Plumbing News - City Commissioners Propose a Water Rate Hike

Last month, Sarasota City Commissioners proposed a 6% increase, each year for the next two years.

If approved, this will amount to 4 straight years of rate hikes for Sarasota. Utility officials say the hikes are needed to keep up with maintenance on infrastructure, which is 60 to 70 years old in some parts, and to keep the department from going deeper in debt.

While we certainly understand their needs, we thought you would appreciate a few water conservation tips for your home and garden that will keep the hikes from affecting your bottom line and, as a bonus, help you protect the environment.

Home

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.

Washing 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.

Garden

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.

Have a Plumbing problem or need the services of a professional Sarasota Plumbing Contractor you can count on? Contact Professional Plumbing and Design today at (941) 355-5400.

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For nearly three decades, Sarasota Plumber - Professional Plumbing has led the field in plumbing excellence.

Through continuing education and by embracing new technology, our company has expanded to include drain pipe lining, jet cleaning, video inspection, sewer odor/leak detection, microbial drain treatment, re-piping, water filtration, gas piping, and “green” plumbing technologies, as well as traditional plumbing services for homes, businesses and condominiums.

Ourgreen plumbing technologies such as solar water heating systems, hybrid water heating systems, tankless water heatingsystems, biological septic and grease trap treatments, and faucets, shower heads and toilets designed to conserve water are designed to save money for our customers while saving energy and protecting the environment. Our eco-friendly approach is just one way that makes our business unique, and these are concepts
that we’ve realized and implemented as a way to help Professional Plumbing stand out from competitors.

Professional Plumbing phones are staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week so you always speak to a live person. No answering machine, no voice mail. Our technicians are not allowed to ‘solo’ on any job until they are trained to handle any plumbing issue. They are drug-tested, background-checked and are encouraged to pursue all avenues
of continuing education.

We are not a franchise and our employees are not on commission. As a local family-owned and operated business, our reputation is on the line every time one of our technicians answers a call. We demand nothing less than 100 percent professionalism, courtesy, cleanliness and class.

Residential water re-piping has long been a staple of Professional Plumbing and Design’s service menu. All re-pipes are not the same. Before we start, we protect the floors throughout your home. We insulate both the hot and cold water lines in the attic, route the new water lines out of the way and strap them accordingly. All fixtures get new brass shut off valves and no-burst stainless steel supplies. Drop piping is routed inside walls so that you don’t see them, and any walls that need to be opened will be patched and textured to match so that you can’t tell we were there. Lastly, both the Flow Guard Gold® SCH 40 CPVC piping we use and our workmanship are guaranteed for 25 years.”

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Leak Detection

Professional Plumbing & Design uses color video inspection equipment with pinpoint location and tracing to save you time and money by identifying the location of serious sewer line problems like a sewer line breaks or tree root intrusion without unnecessary digging around.  We use the latest technology to assess if there is a leak, even underground and in inaccessible locations. 

If you suspect a leak, it is important to have it professionally diagnosed as inaction may lead to more serious, and possibly even structural damage to your property.

Once diagnosed, Professional Plumbing and Design can help you with a range of possible solutions and a full up-front price for repairs, so you can make an informed choice as to which course of action to take. We are fully licensed and insured professionals, and our workmanship is backed up by a written guarantee.

Our Repiping and Relining Division has the experience and equipment needed to repipe water lines and drain lines under mobile homes, in crawlspace homes, overhead in slab home attics, and under the floors of multiple floor homes and condominiums.

Professional Plumbing & Design specializes in repiping drain and water lines in condominiums from top to bottom and relining existing sewer lines underground to avoid breaking up floors or tearing up landscaping.

Have a Plumbing problem or need the services of a professional Sarasota Plumbing Contractor you can count on? Contact Professional Plumbing and Design today at (941) 355-5400.

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