Basic Preventative Maintenance

Call a Specialist From Miami Plumber to Inspect Your System Today and Prevent a Disaster Tomorrow

Basic preventative maintenance not only ensures that your plumbing system is functioning effectively and efficiently, but it can help to avoid more serious plumbing issues in the future.

Large-scale plumbing issues should always be handled by a professional. But having a licensed plumber from Miami Plumber perform basic preventive maintenance once a year can help you avoid big problems in the future.

Benefits of preventative maintenance:

  • Improves water heater safety
  • Extends water heater lifespan
  • Improves plumbing performance
  • Helps prevent plumbing problems
  • Increases water heater efficiency
  • Helps avert costly disasters

Call Miami Plumber at 305-985-5138 to find out more and schedule an inspection of your home’s plumbing system at no-cost to you.

Garbage Disposals

Take Care of Your Garbage Disposal.

A quick and easy way to get rid of your food waste is with a sink garbage disposal unit. Here are a few great ideas to help you have a long-lasting relationship with your garbage disposal.

  • Run warm water while grinding a lemon in your garbage disposal to deodorize it. To clean, fill the disposal with ice cubes and a cup of rock salt, and run it for five seconds.
  • Remember, disposals use both water and electricity.
  • Always run water before using your garbage disposal and after.
  • Avoid putting rubber, metal, glass, coffee grounds, and corn husks, artichokes, and any other overly fibrous materials.
  • Don’t put abrasive fluids like drain cleaners, bleach, and other similar chemicals down the unit.
  • Never overfill your garbage disposal.
  • Hot water melts fat and clogs the disposal unit when you grind food so always use cold water when grinding food.
  • Seek expert garbage disposal installation.

If you need garbage disposal installation, garbage disposal repair, or help troubleshooting a problem, contact a Miami Plumber home plumbing professional today at 305-985-5138.

Water Heaters

Taking Care of Your Water Heater.

Unless it suddenly stops working, it is easy to forget you even have a water heater. To extend the life of your unit, use less energy, and uphold performance, regular scheduled water heater maintenance is recommended. A few maintenance tips include:

Periodically Drain Your Tank.

Through the years, sediment buildup in water heaters can damage your tank. Draining your tank periodically can help with sediment removal. Call Miami Plumber immediately if you notice that your tank’s water has bits of rust or metal in it as this usually indicates it’s time for anode rod replacement. The anode rod attracts the chemicals that would cause the tank liner to rust, thus protecting the tank from corrosion.

Insulate Your Water Heater.

One of the simplest ways to save money and energy is to insulate your water heater. You can reduce stand-by heat loss by as much as 45% and save up to 9% in water heating costs. You should certainly consider insulation if your tank is warm to the touch. But, additional insulation may not be as necessary if your water heater’s tank already has a high R-value (at least R-24).

It is easy and relatively inexpensive to have your water heater tank insulated. You can find pre-cut blankets or jackets for around $10–$20 at your local plumbing supply or hardware. Choose one with at least R-8 insulating value.

Insulating an Electric Water Heater.

Installing a precut jacket or blanket on an electric water heater tank is fairly simple. Read and follow instructions carefully before installation. Leave the thermostat access panel(s) uncovered. Caution: Setting the thermostat above 130ºF on your electric water heater could cause the wiring to overheat.

Professional Water Heater Inspection.

Scheduling a water heater inspection at least once a year is a great way to be sure your unit is working properly. Miami Plumber makes it easy by offering annual service plans for your water heater tank. Our plumbing specialists will check the pressure relief valve; replace worn anode rods; inspect all connections and the for corrosion,wear, and rust; if needed, drain your tank to remove any sediment and more.

To schedule your yearly water heater inspection, contact a Miami Plumber repair specialist at 305-985-5138 today.

Plumbing Tips

Tips to Keep Your Plumbing in Great Shape from Your Miami Plumber Professional.

Environmental efforts to conserve energy and water are at the forefront of the modern plumbing industry. Here are a few tips that will not only help you lower your impact on the environment, but also save you money on your utility bills, and help reduce your energy use.

  • Pipe Thawing – To prevent damage from frozen pipes, insulate any unheated pipes or those along exterior walls. Always keep your faucets dripping during extremely cold weather. Make sure all outside hose bibs have insulated faucet covers installed. Keep cabinet doors open to help keep warmer air circulating.
  • To help conserve water, use the appropriate load size selection on the washing machine or wash full loads of laundry.
  • To reduce water waste and heating cost, and provide you with an endless supply of hot water, install a tankless water heater.
  • Take care of a leaky or constantly running toilet and dripping faucets right away. More than 73,000 gallons of water a year is wasted from leaky toilets. Over 2,700 gallons of water a year is lost from a faucet dripping at a rate of one drop per second.
  • Running your dishwasher in the evening and with a full load not only saves energy, but also conserves water.
  • Switch to low-flow showerheads and aerator faucets to save hundreds of gallons of water a week.

Contact Miami Plumber today by calling 305-985-5138 for additional plumbing tips and ways to save money.