This city has more water than we no what to do with.
That was not the response you expected from the maintenance many who was in your New Orleans hotel suite. Turning on the hot water for both sinks, however, was the very first thing that he was doing as he prepared to inspect the current situation in the room. You had called down last night to report the the room’s air conditioner was not working; this morning you had called to report that you had no hot water in either of the suite’s showers. And while you were lightly surprised when the hotel staff responded so quickly, you were even more surprised when the sinks were turned on full blast and left running. Why in the world would a hotel suite that you were paying this much for require you to turn on the sinks to attempt to get hot water in the shower?
It makes no sense, but much of the water that is wasted in businesses and homes across the country is a result of old plumbing, leaking and dripping pipes, and other maintenance issues. In an attempt to find the cheap fix, many home owners and building plumbing services rely on some pretty crazy, and wasteful, measures.
Is You Home Plumbing System Efficient and Effective?
Did you know that household leaks can waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water a year across the nation? In fact, fixing easily corrected household water leaks can save homeowners about 10% on their current water bills. Did you know, for instance, that every time you hear your toilet sound like it is turning itself on and back on it is actually attempting to reset itself in order to compensate for a slow, but constant, leak? In fact, 30% of all indoor water use can be attributed to toilets, so why would you want to use even more because of waste?
Plumbing services and plumbing repairs can seem expensive when they are needed, but it is rarely wise to put them off. A small drip, for instance, can turn into a big problem if that dripping water is making its way underneath a linoleum floor and leading to mold and mildew. The damage caused by unattended leaks, in fact, can lead to thousands of dollars of repairs down the road.
Licensed plumbers can help both home and business owners get to the bottom of what might seem like a small plumbing problem. While it may seem tempting to try some plumbing repairs yourself, it is usually worth your time and energy to contact resources that provide professional plumbing services. From toilet repair to garbage disposal replacement, small problems can become big emergencies if you do not know what you are doing.
When you do make the decision to contact plumbing services it is important that you check online reviews, Better Business Bureau Reports, and the recommendations of neighbors and friends. A reputable, honest plumber will have many residential and commercial customers who can testify to his or her work. It is also important to get a bid up front for major projects, but to also understand that most certified plumbers will have a basic service call fee that they charge for any visit.
Is Your Plumber Recommending a Replacement or Upgrade?
Plumbing, like many industries, has seen a number of upgrades in the last few years. The development of water and energy efficient products, for instance, is a major part of today’s plumbing industry. And while many replacements and upgrades can initially seem quite pricey, the reality is that many of these products will help you start saving money on both heating and water bills for all of the future months to come. In addition, the newest products often come with much longer warranties. For instance, while a traditional typical tank water heater lasts 10 to 13 years, the newer tankless models will last for 20. If you decide to stay with the traditional tank models, you might consider purchasing a larger unit. For instance, a big tank water heater that stores 40 to 60 gallons of hot water at a time can keep your showers, laundry, dishwasher, and other hot water needs properly satisfied for quite some time.