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The ABCs of Plumbing – First Hour Rating
First Hour Rating (also called first hour delivery) is a measurement that calculates the amount of hot water in gallons a full water heater can deliver in the first hour of operation. The FHR will depend on a number of variables, including the tank capacity, the source of heat (gas or electric), and the burner […]
Read MoreAccessible Shower Design Basics
For many homeowners the idea of universal design – where the environment and plumbing systems are accessible to everyone, whether young, old, big, small or physically disabled – is an important consideration when designing a bathroom. Creating an accessible shower involves more that just making entry and exit as safe and easy as possible. There […]
Read MoreWhen Your Air Conditioner isn’t Keeping Your Home Cool Featured
With the weather starting to get hotter as spring approaches, many Southwest Florida homeowners may find that their home’s central air conditioner isn’t able to keep to keep the house cool on hot muggy days. Before calling us help, there are a few things you should check first if your home is not staying cool. 1. Is the air filter […]
Read MoreTips to Prevent Garbage Disposal Clogs
When a garbage disposal becomes clogged and stops working there are generally two reasons for the obstruction. First, there is often insufficient water flow down the drain line causing it become filled with debris, creating an obstruction. Second, the material being put down the disposal is not able to effectively run through a disposal. Four […]
Read MoreJanuary Customer Testimonial Spotlight
“ABC did everything they said they would do, courteously, professionally, on time and at agreed price. I will use them again and recommend them.” 02/01/16 Review Buzz Ron was prompt and thoroughly professional when he arrived. He completed the installation job more quickly than i had been quoted by a competitor. He pointed out a […]
Read MoreThe ABC’s of Plumbing – Water Heater TPR Valve
A water heater temperature-pressure relief valve (TPR) is designed to turn off when the pre-set temperature is reached. If the water heater thermostat ever fails, the temperature and pressure (from expansion of the water) could continue to rise until the pressure exceeds the capacity of the tank (usually around 300 psi). If this happens, the […]
Read MoreThe ABC’s of Plumbing – Backflow Preventer
Backflow occurs when there is a pressure change in a plumbing system that causes the dirty water to be siphoned back into the clean water supply. A backflow preventer is an important plumbing device that is designed to prevent this potentially harmful backwards flow into the fresh water supply. There are several types of backflow […]
Read MoreThe ABC’s of Air Conditioning – Split Systems
What Is a Split System? A split system simply means a heating and cooling system that has components that are both inside and outside of a home. In most cases, a split system will consist of: Gas Furnace – Provides heating white also circulating air year round Evaporator coil – The indoor component of the outdoor AC unit […]
Read MoreThe ABC’s of Plumbing – Overflow Tube
An overflow tube is a vertical tube inside the tank of a toilet. It’s purpose is to move water into the bowl in the case where the ballcock malfunctions to prevents water in the tank from overflowing. When the flush lever is pressed it pulls the chain that opens the flush valve. When the valve […]
Read MoreShould You Have Your Polybutylene Pipes Replaced?
Polybutylene was a plastic plumbing pipe material manufactured between 1978 and 1995 that was installed in up to 10 million homes in the U.S.. It was a low cost material that was seen as having advantages over other plumbing materials like copper. It was flexible, easy of install, and resistant to freezing. However, despite its […]
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