5 Toilet Technologies of the Future | Impatient Optimists

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At any given time, half of the world's hospital beds are occupied by patients suffering from diseases associated with lack of access to safe drinking water, inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene.

Check out this article on some cool new toilet technologies that could help revolutionize sanitation in developing countries: 

5 Toilet Technologies of the Future | Impatient Optimists

Why You Should Flush Your Water Heater

Flushing your water heater once a year can greatly increase the life and efficiency of your water heater.  Over time, mineral deposits can build up which can not only damage your water heater, but also affect your water quality.  Many manufacturers will not cover damage caused by sediment or mineral build up, and in some cases it can void your warranty.  A little preventative maintenance can save you lots of money in the long run, whether you have a tanked water heater or tank-less water heater - both should be routinely flushed and inspected by a licensed professional. 

Click here for more information on the importance of flushing your water heater.  Or as always, you can contact us with any questions! 

Plumbing FAQs - Sinks

 

 

Question:  Our sink makes a "glug glug" noise when it empties.  Why?  What can we do to fix it?

 

Answer: This is a venting issue.  Each fixture drain must have a vent to allow air into the drain and also to let the air displaced by water going down the drain to escape.  The noise you hear is the air in the drain escaping into your sink instead of out a vent.  It is very important that fixtures are vented correctly to prevent sewer gases from coming into your home.  A plumber will be able to make sure the drain is properly vented and to code. 

Plumbers Keep You Safe and Healthy!

Backflow Preventer for Irrigation System

According to some studies, approximately 780 million people lack access to clean water and around 3.4 million people (almost the size of Los Angeles) die each year from a water related disease.  Safe, clean drinking water is crucial to our health and well-being, just one of the things that makes a plumber's job very important.  Ensuring that our clean drinking water is coming down a one way street and preventing any kind of contaminated water from flowing back into the potable water system is called backflow prevention.  There are smaller devices and practices in place in many homes.  For example - all tub spouts and sink faucets are installed above the rim of the tub or sink, and most hose bibs are made with an anti siphon valve - all of these things ensure that no contaminated water can enter back into the city water system or well.  There are also larger versions of backflow prevention devices (like the one pictured above), protecting our drinking water. 

Summer Referral Giveaway Program

Running from July 1^st – September 30^th, every time you refer a customer, we will enter your name into a drawing for a $50 VISA gift card.  We will contact the winner of the drawing by October 10^th.  There is no limit to the number of entries, but there is only one entry allowed per customer referral (so you can’t refer the same person twice). 

How do you enter?
Just be sure to tell whoever you refer to mention your name when they call us. 
 
Any questions? 
Don’t hesitate to contact us!
 
Thank you to all of our loyal customers for your referrals and continued business!!

Fine Print: By entering you allow Seaside Plumbing to use your name in promotional materials and announce you as the winner if you should happen to win. 

Contractors for a Cause - Spring Gala on Saturday June 15th!!

 

The Contractors for a Cause Annual Spring Gala is coming up on Saturday June 15th. Click here for more information!

Things to Look for When Choosing a Plumber

BEFORE

AFTER

 

-Are they licensed and insured? Plumbers are required to hold a professional license and insurance obtained through the state in which they are working.  Many states have this information posted online, where you can search for the individual and see if they hold an active license.  Most reputable plumbing companies will be run by a master plumber, and insured – if in doubt – don’t hesitate to ask them.

-Are they experienced and do they have a good reputation locally?  Ask friends or neighbors if they have a recommendation or if it’s company or individual they have heard of.   If not, you can do some research on your own.  Don’t hesitate to give them a call and ask questions – they should be able to give you any information you need over the phone, or via mail or email.  Ask for pictures of their work, or for references.  A reputable company or individual should have absolutely no problem answering any questions or concerns.  Additionally, the internet is a great tool for researching on your own.  Just seeing how a company presents themselves either on the internet or by answering the phone can offer some insight into how they may treat their customers. 

-Do they warranty their work?  Most decent plumbers will offer some kind of a warranty.  But asking about a warranty is not the only important question – will the person be in business long enough to honor it?  Look for established companies or individuals with a good reputation.  If it’s a new company be sure to do your homework.  If you have a bad feeling, don’t ignore it!

-Are they dependable? Look out for the telltale signs that they will not follow through.  No one is perfect, but if they are consistently late, or making promises they can’t keep – think twice.

-Don’t shop on price alone, cheaper is not always better!  The cheaper the price, the more questions you should ask.  Make sure you are comparing apples to apples on quotes; some plumbers will find ways to cut corners and do things the quicker or cheaper way, with less than quality material.  Or they may have neglected to include something in their price and then can upcharge you later on.