How Often Should You Have Your Home’s Sewer Lines Cleaned?
When you own a home, you know that things can go wrong. In some cases, the issues are able to be foreseen if you know what to look for. Generally, this is true for issues with your home’s sewer lines. Even though your sewer lines are hidden from view, there are some indications that a problem may be present. Investing in sewer cleaning when these issues are seen can help prevent serious issues and large messes.
The Benefits of A Tankless Water Heater
Have you ever been the last person to take a shower at your house in the morning, only to find that all the hot water has been used? Starting the day with a cold shower is far from ideal. Most water heaters heat 40 to 50 gallons of water at a time. Once that water has been used, then it will heat more water. If you have multiple people taking showers, the dishwasher running and a load of laundry in, that hot water can disappear fast. Then you must wait for the unit to heat more water. A tankless water heater does not require that wait time and could benefit your household.
Instant Hot Water
Most homes have a large tank in the garage. This tank is full of water and is constantly being heated for when you are ready to use it. The problem comes into play when you need more hot water than can be stored in the tank. A tankless water heater is exactly as it sounds: it has no tank! Instead, the water is heated instantly as it is needed. So, if you are filling a large tub or have a line of several people needing to take a shower, there is no risk of running out of hot water.
More Space
A large tank can take up a significant amount of space in your garage. The tank itself is large, but it also needs to be accessible for repairs and maintenance. This means quite a bit of space needs to be left open around the water heater, eliminating available space for storage and other things in your garage. A water heater without a tank is much more compact. It simply mounts on the wall and clears useful storage space.
Financial Benefits
While a tankless water heater is more expensive up front, it can save you money in the long run. An instant water heater is not having to constantly heat water, it only functions when you are actually using hot water. This means that removing the tank aspect of the water heater saves energy, which will save you money on your energy bill.
Having a water heater without a tank installed is an investment for your home. This is a purchase that should be made if you are going to be staying in your house long term. For more information on a tankless water heater, or to have one installed, contact us to speak with a professional or visit our website at Apexplumbingchicago.com.
How To Prevent Frozen Pipes
Winter is upon us, and so, too, is the problem of having your pipes freeze over when you least expect it. The three most common reasons why pipes freeze is due to poor insulation, quick drops in temperature, and thermostats that aren’t set high enough. However, you don’t have to immediately resign yourself to shelling out tons of money to repair your broken plumbing. With some time and effort, you can do a few things to prevent your pipes from freezing over. Here’s how.
3 Important Reasons To Buy A Tankless Water Heater
Have you ever run out of hot water while taking a shower? It’s very frustrating and can be terribly inconvenient at times. To solve this problem, many people in Chicago are getting rid of their old water tanks and installing tankless water heater systems. Let’s check out three good reasons to buy one today.
On Demand Heated Water
When you decide to go tank-less you’ll have all the hot water you want, as soon as you turn on the tap. There is no need to wait 30 minutes or longer after someone else takes a shower or uses the washing machine.
Save Money on Utilities
There is little chance gas or electric rates in the Chicago area are going down any time soon. A tankless water heater can save you a lot of money on your utility bills and here is why:
A standard water tank holds from 30 to 50 gallons of water. This water must be kept constantly hot, so you pay a lot of money to heat water you are not using. Your hot water is waiting in storage most of the time. Tankless heaters only draw energy while you actually use the hot water. In fact, most of the time they are not working and running up your utility bill. This savings can be substantial over time.
No Tank Leaks
As hot water tanks age, glass linings become brittle and may start to crack. If this happens, you could be dealing with a major leak in your home and since many heaters are behind walls or special cabinets, you might not be aware of the leak until it has saturated your floors or walls. Tankless heaters have no tanks to crack or leak.
To discover what a tankless water heater can do for you, contact your plumbing professionals at Apex Plumbing & Sewer Inc., today.
Ways To Keep Your Drains Running Clean And Clear
Drains are one component that many homeowners don’t think about until they start backing up, smelling or causing other problems. The way to maintain your drains and the rest of your plumbing system is to take the proactive approach. While a plumbing contractor can most certainly help restore your drains, these tips are great for reducing the need to call a contractor in the first place.
Understanding Sewer Backup Signs And Reasons
Most people understand that their sewer system transports the waste from their house to the city’s sewer lines, but if there is a sewer backup that occurs in the Chicago area, they need to call Apex Plumbing for help. We have been in business since 1983 and are determined to do our best to assist our customers with all of their plumbing needs. (more…)
Follow These Steps And Don’t Panic In A Plumbing Emergency
When things go wrong unexpectedly, it’s often natural to panic. Depending on the severity of the situation, this may range from acting in a mildly frantic manner to being unable to function at all. It’s OK if you aren’t sure how to handle things. In most cases, there is somebody who can help. If you are faced with an emergency related to your plumbing, you may be in over your head, but a professional plumber can come to the rescue and perform the necessary fix. What do you do in the meantime? While you’re waiting for a plumber to come, follow these emergency plumbing tips to handle the problem as best as you can. (more…)
5 Plumbing Tips For First-Time Diyers
With a wealth of DIY videos and instructions out there, anyone can be their own plumber. However, while learning DIY sewer and plumbing repair skills and tips are often enough to get the job done, there’s a bit of a risk that you might get in way over head. Here are some tips from Popular Mechanics on how to be a better DIYer when it comes to plumbing and sewer repair.
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4 Plumbing Emergencies You Shouldn’t Fix On Your Own
Dealing with plumbing emergencies can be stressful. That can be especially true if you don’t have as much experience solving plumbing problems. So instead of taking them on, Dummies shares here some emergencies where calling over an emergency plumber instead is your best bet:
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4 Times You Need To Hire A Plumber
Whether it’s about unclogging drains or fixing leaks, some people think fixing these problems are easy. That’s why in most cases, people tend to Do It Themselves—at least until it turns out that the problem is more than they could handle. Don’t let that happen to you. Dummies shares here some of the best times you should ring a plumber and rely on his services instead of trying fix the problem all on your own.
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