6 Keys to Quality Plumbing Service

plumbing serviceLeaky faucet? Call the plumber. Hot water heater stopped working? Call the plumber. Toilet overflowing? Call the plumber. We always call the plumber when parts break in our houses or businesses. But how do you know if you are getting the highest quality plumbing service? Below, we have laid out the foundation to providing clients with excellent plumbing service. Continue reading

What You Need to Know About Your Furnace

furnaceWhen it comes to your heating system, is it a boiler or a furnace? A boiler heats water to create steam, which is used to heat buildings through steam radiators. A furnace heats air, which is distributed throughout the building using air ducts. Furnaces are part of your building’s critical infrastructure, so it is important to keep them operating properly. Replacing a furnace can be an expensive repair. Make sure you know all of the information before choosing to purchase a new furnace. Continue reading

5 Reasons Why High Efficiency Boilers are the Future

High-Efficiency-Propane-BoilerA building may have a boiler or a furnace. A furnace heats air and then a blower forces the air into the duct system throughout the building. A boiler heats water, and then the heat is transmitted to radiators and heating outlets via piping. Both require electricity, making efficiency important when considering which to purchase. High efficiency boilers are not as common as high efficiency furnaces; however, they are becoming more popular. High efficiency boilers are the future, and here are a few reasons why. Continue reading

5 Common Causes of a Leaky Faucet

leaky faucetA leaky faucet is one of the most common plumbing maintenance calls. Waking up to a leaky faucet can really put a damper on your day. There are many possible causes of leaking faucets. Failing to fix a leaky faucet could lead to more expensive problems in the future. Leaks in the home can reach up to 10,000 gallons per year, enough to fill a swimming pool. Here are 5 common reasons why your faucet might be leaking. Continue reading

5 Things Plumbers Wish Everybody Knew

 

plumbersHave you ever called a plumbing company, only to have them provide you with instructions on how to fix the problem yourself? Or, have you ever had plumbers show up to your business or residence, only to leave within a few minutes? Some things are easy to fix, while other tasks are not. Here are 5 things plumbers wish everybody knew about plumbing. Continue reading

Choosing a Rhode Island Plumber

InstallationFor both businesses and residences, choosing a local plumbing company is not an easy decision. There are many factors to consider when choosing a Rhode Island plumber. If you are from Rhode Island, then there is one phrase which you will surely recognize. “Everybody knows everybody.” With a local community feel for the entire state, it is important for a Rhode Island plumber to be focused on the community and serving the people. Focusing solely on profit will cause plumbing companies to fail. The best plumbers care about people’s well-being and safety. Continue reading

The Evolution of Modern Plumbing

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Plumbing is a blue-chip industry that has been around for an estimated 4,700 years. Plumbing is a large and intricate system involving the use of pipes, drains, fittings, valves, and fixtures. The system is intended to be used for the distribution of potable water, heating, washing, and waterborne waste removal. Plumbing systems differentiate themselves from water supply and sewage systems because it is a specific system for individual buildings. Plumbing also refers to the skilled trade which installs and maintains it.

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