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Hot Water Heater Repair In Avon Lake, OH

Many things can go wrong with a hot water heater. One of the components of a hot water heater system is a water heater thermal expansion tank.

Thermal expansion tanks are required by the Ohio Residential Code to be installed on “closed water systems” to protect against expansion of water due to heating. A water system is defined as a “closed system” when a device is installed on the incoming water line that only allows water to flow in one direction. Continue reading “Hot Water Heater Repair In Avon Lake, OH”

Kitchen Sink Installation & Repair In North Ridgeville, OH

One if the most common used plumbing fixtures in a home is the kitchen sink. It’s hard to imagine what your daily routine would be like without it.

From washing dishes to preparing a meal, the kitchen sink can take a lot of abuse. In time it begins to show wear and tear. Continue reading “Kitchen Sink Installation & Repair In North Ridgeville, OH”

Gas Line Installation & Repair in Avon, OH

One of the things I love about this business is the ability to solve problems for other people. So when I got a call from a local owner of a family owned green house in the Avon, Ohio area stating the gas company had just shut off the gas due to code violations, I was eager to stop by the property and take a look.

What I found was a very large green house attached to an old farm-house with four large space heaters that shared the same gas line as the house did. Continue reading “Gas Line Installation & Repair in Avon, OH”

Water Heater Tank Sizing In Avon, OH

Hot water heaters are designed to deliver and maintain hot water to your home. Hot water is defined by the Ohio Residential Code as water greater then or equal to 110º.

When your water heater doesn’t deliver sufficient hot water it can be frustrating. Insufficient hot water can come in many forms. Maybe you have to wait ten or twenty minutes between showers or you are afraid to start that load of laundry for the fear there will be no hot water left for a shower. Continue reading “Water Heater Tank Sizing In Avon, OH”

Hot Water Heater Repair In North Olmsted, OH

One of the most common mistakes I see during hot water heater repair service calls is the lack of combustion air. Combustion air is required for the burner and the chimney ( Exhaust ) to operate efficiently. With out proper combustion air the chimney can’t draw properly and the burner can began to starve for oxygen causing flame roll out, tripping safety switches, rusting out vent pipes and possibly allowing carbon monoxide to enter the home. Continue reading “Hot Water Heater Repair In North Olmsted, OH”

Drain Line Camera & Sewer Video Inspection in North Olmsted, OH

Drain lines are designed to convey storm and sanitary water away from your home. These lines sometimes break, shift or crack causing the system to come to screeching halt. The result can be raw sewage or storm water in your basement. In order to locate this problem spot in the system a drain line camera is used to pin point the exact location and depth. This lets the plumber know exactly where to make the repair with minimal damage to the property. Continue reading “Drain Line Camera & Sewer Video Inspection in North Olmsted, OH”

Backup Sump Pumps in Avon, Ohio

Having a sump pump doesn’t have to be nerve-wracking. Sump pumps are your best line of defense against storm flooding during a major rain storm.

Many things can stop your sump pump from protecting your basement. Loss of power, under-sized pumps, air bound discharge systems and age, all come into play when these machines are trying to do their job. Having a backup sump pump system can mitigate most of these issues and help keep you dry. Continue reading “Backup Sump Pumps in Avon, Ohio”

Backflow Testing in Avon, OH

Tis the season for backflow testing. I get so many calls from residents wondering what is backflow testing and why do I have to test it every year? This year seems to be amplified with questions due to the utility department cracking down on backflows that have never been tested or installed. Continue reading “Backflow Testing in Avon, OH”

Sump Pump Maintenance in Avon, OH

Owning a sump doesn’t have to be stressful. Although these machines are the most neglected item in the home, they are your number one defense against a flooded basement. Maintaining a sump pump requires a lot more than just dumping a five gallon bucket of water in the sump crock to see if the pump turns on.

Electric driven sump pumps should be inspected and cleaned by a qualified professional plumber annually. Performing annual sump pump maintenance can dramatically increase the life expectancy of your sump pump. Continue reading “Sump Pump Maintenance in Avon, OH”

Hot Water Heater Problems in Avon, OH

Many things can go wrong with your hot water heater. One of the most common complaints we recieve from clients is inconsistent hot water during usage.

Symptoms of inconsistent hot water are:

• Hot water seems to run out quickly
• Hot water has pockets of cold water during usage
• No hot water at certain faucets throughout the home or commercial kitchen

If you have any of these symptoms and your hot water heater seems to be working fine you could be experiencing a cross connection in the system. Continue reading “Hot Water Heater Problems in Avon, OH”