Monthly Archives: April 2013
No one looks forward to facing a plumbing emergency, why is that most of us do very little to prevent them? Hmm, good question, right? Well here’s the answer: by taking small, regular steps, you can prevent problem, let alone emergencies, from happening in the first place.
The kitchen.
- Keep your sink from developing a clog by using the powerhouse natural cleaning
duo: baking soda and vinegar. Pour ½ cup of baking soda down the drain, follow it with ½ cup of white vinegar, and then let it “scrub” the inside of your pipes for about 30 minutes. Rinse the mixture down the drain with a gallon or more of boiling hot water. This combination also will help eliminate unpleasant odors. - Don’t pour grease down the drain. Drain grease into a disposable container and throw it in the garbage.
- Clean the debris catcher in your dishwasher to keep the water draining freely.
The bathroom.
- Clear the drain traps of hair, biofilm, and gunk buildup.
- Make sure that waste matter and toilet paper are the only things being flushed down the toilet.
- If you notice persistent sewage odors, this could indicate that either your toilet isn’t properly sealed or that the vent pipes in your home aren’t doing their job.
The garage, basement, and attic.
- If any of these spaces are non-conditioned, make sure any exposed pipes are fully wrapped with insulation. You may have avoided frozen or busted pipes this past winter, but next year may be different, so prevent the problem before one occurs!
- Since your water heater is usually located in one of these spaces, take a few minutes every month to observe how well it’s functioning. Listen for high-pitched whining, strange popping or clanking noises, and look for water or rust stains around the bottom of the unit.
These and other preventive plumbing steps can spare you a world of trouble. Of course, if you’re reading this a day too later, contact Almeida Plumbing, Heating &Air for fast and reliable plumbing services: all makes, all models.
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What if there was a way to have a little extra time at the end of your already busy day; something that could cut down on prep time in the kitchen, and make your life just a tiny bit easier. Well, hold onto the kitchen sink, because an instant hot water dispenser can do all that…and more.
Whether you prefer sleek and modern, rustic, or traditional, an instant hot water faucet blends seamlessly into your kitchens’ décor. Mounted next to your water faucet and connected to your water supply, it delivers near-boiling, 200 degree water instantly for any task or purpose. The water is heated inside a tank that hides out of sight under your sink. Once the hot water starts to run out, the tank automatically refills itself so you never run out.
Now you no longer need to boil a pot of water on the stove for a cup of tea, or brew a pot of coffee for that one cup you crave. You can get a jump start on boiling pasta, rice, and vegetables, safely warm your baby’s bottle, remove jar labels and loosen lids, melt chocolate, and easily peel skin from tomatoes or peaches. And we’re just getting warmed up.
Not only is an instant hot water faucet convenient and a real time saver, it can cut down on your energy consumption and save you some money in the process. That’s because you won’t have to wait and wait for your regular hot water tap to produce water at the desired temperature, which it can’t do anyway. Nor will you have to crank up your stove and wait for a pot of water to boil. Same goes for using your microwave to heat up water…the need will no longer exist.
Now, Almeida can help you add a world of convenience to your everyday household routines and all for a very modest budget. To learn more or schedule installation, contact Almeida Plumbing, Heating & Air today.
401-273-0040
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