Helpful Tips
12 Money Saving Tips from JR'S Plumbing
Tip #1 All homeowners should have their heating
and hot water systems inspected by a professional once a
year.
Tip #2 If your boiler or furnace is over 20 years
old, you should consider replacing it. Thanks to new
technology, there are systems available that operate at
96% efficiency. Most systems 20 years or older are
operating at as low as 50% efficiency. According to
Money Magazine, replacing your old, inefficient system
can save you more money than any other home improvement
project and will pay for itself within 3 to 5 years.
Tip #3 Your boiler, furnace and hot water heater,
whether gas or oil fired, should be cleaned and serviced
every fall by a qualified service company. You can
improve the efficiency of your system by nearly 15%
Tip #4 All heating and air conditioning filters
should be replaced or serviced twice a year. Clogged
filters can reduce your heating efficiency up to 35%
when left unchanged for long periods of time.
Tip #5 If applicable, always have the antifreeze
and corrosive inhibitor tested in your boiler system
once a year. Most hydronic fan coil systems require
antifreeze due to the blower units installed in unheated
attic spaces. This is a simple process that can avoid
catastrophic damage to your home if left unchecked.
Tip #6 Service your humidifier once a year to
prevent shrinkage of decorative moldings, health issues
and overall dryness in your home.
Tip #7 If you have hot water heating, consider
installing a dedicated line connected to your boiler
system below the main valve. This allows you to turn off
the water supply to your home while you are away and
keeps the hydronic heating system pressurized. This
installation can prevent considerable water damage to
your home should you have a freeze-up
Tip #8 If your gas, oil or electric glass-lined
hot water heater is over 12 years old, it should be
inspected. Tank failures in these older heaters can
cause considerable damage to your home.
Tip #9 Always disconnect you garden hoses by
November 15th. Drain your outside showers as well. Most
homes now have frost-free hose bibs installed. However,
leaving a hose connected to the bib when temperatures
fall below freezing will cause a flood in your basement
that will result in a lot of damage to your home.
Tip #10 Inspect your washing machine hoses. Older
machines have rubber hoses that "dry rot" and leak. Many
homes are destroyed by a bad laundry hose. They must be
replaced with stainless steel braided hoses to keep your
home safe from water damage.
Tip #11 If your home has a well system, you
should have the well tank serviced on an annual basis
and it should be charged with air. Many times the well
tank becomes water logged and causes the submersible
pump to cycle and burn out. One simple service call can
save you nearly $4,000.00 in expense later if the pump
fails due to cycling.
Tip #12 Every homeowner with a well system should
have their water tested for iron, hardness and pH. Low
pH is extremely corrosive to your entire plumbing
system. If your water is "blue staining" your fixtures
or discoloring your hair, you need to have your water
tested. |
Services
List
Water line repair & replacement
Drain line repair & replacement
Sump pump & well pump repairs
Water pressure issues
Leaking pipes
Faucet repair & replacement
Backflow testing
Water heater repair & replacement
Gas piping
Drain cleaning
New construction fixtures &
faucets
Commercial water heaters
Complete building renovations
Gas and water leak detection & repairs
Frozen pipes electrically thawed |
