Rapid-Rooter Plumbing of Boca Raton

Before buying a water heater you need to establish your priorities such as: Fuel - electricity, gas power, propane is most common, but there is still geothermal energy or solar power. Size - you need to check the space in your house before acquiring one Energy Efficiency - some uses less energy but can cost more at the purchase Cost - Some models can cost more at the purchase but it will save you money in the long term Tankless or conventional ones (with tanks) - Tankless don't store water.

The small yellow/orange balls in your water are resin that comes from the water softener. They are not toxic, but they can clog your pipe, so it's a good idea to flush them out.

If you replaced your water heater and are still losing water, it can be due to some motives like: Bad power to the heater Thermostat high limit needs to be reset or replaced. No electrical power to the heater A water heater timer is installed but is ""off"" or not working Improper wiring connection during the repairs or installation Leaks at the showerhead

Several issues can cause you to lose hot water: 1) It can occur due using more than one shower at once, this way the water is drained and you need the heater to re-heat your water. 2) No Gas Supply to the Water Heater 3) Your Pilot Light Has Gone Out 4) Check if the Burner is Properly Working 5) Check for Gas Leaks 6) The Breaker Has Been Tripped 7) Water Inside the Compartment

This winter if you implement these following tips will be possible for you and your family to spend less with the water heater. 1) Turning your heat down to 120 degrees will help you to have plenty of water spending less energy. 2) Take short baths. 3) Close the tap while brushing your teeth 4) Replace an old water heater for a new energy-efficient model 5) Close well all the openings of the house like windows, doors

Yes, the gas water heater needs to be18 inches 18 inches off of the ground. This is the standard established by the National Fuel Gas Code for water heater installation.

To prolong your heater life it's better to perform a basic inspection routine every year. During the inspection, the following checklist will be examined -The temperature-pressure release valve -The temperature settings -The pipes and/or tank for insulation issues -The anode rod (after draining the tank - see the next step)

A drainpipe works like a recirculation line, it keeps the water in the pipe hot, helping to decrease the waste of water before the hot water gets to the showerhead. So it's a good idea to reconnect the Drain Line in your new water heater to save money and waste less water.

Water heaters can be expensive if not used properly, here are the best 10 tips you can implement at your house to save money. 1) Take quick showers instead of long baths, this will reduce your time in the shower. 2) Lower the temperature on your water heater to 120°F. Every 10ºF decrease in the temperature saves you from 3%–5% on your costs. 3) Don't let the water run while you brush your teeth. 4) Use cold water for most of the laundry loads, and on the rinse cycle. 5) Use your dishwasher with full loads, it's better to choose quicker wash cycles. 6) Fix leaks 7) Install low-flow faucets. 8) Install heat nets on your water heater tank. 9) Insulate your hot-water storage container and first few feet of the hot and cold water tubes joined to the water heater. 10) Install a timer that turns off your electric water heater when it's not being used.

You can be hearing a whistling sound in your plumbing for the following reasons. There is a bad valve someplace in your plumbing. Your pipeline may be clogged. It can be water passing by a deteriorating valve or over a mineral build up.

There are two main reasons why the drain pipes under your sink can be loose: 1) The steel ring nuts can be worn out. 2) The t nylon washers might be broken.

No, you can't use trenchless technology on a bellied line because the cover will match the existing pipeline and end up with a belly. To correct the belly, the line has to be discovered at the belly point and repaired with a new part of the pipe to fix the belly.

You can control the root growth on your pipes using barries like copper sulfate and potassium hydroxide. All you need to do is spread these inhibitors into the pipes to control the growth.

How you'll remove the tree roots from your pipe depends on the material the pipelines are made off. If your pipe is made of thin wall plastic corrugated, the drain snake can't be used, but this type of tool can be used in the other drain types like PVC or copper. You can jet the roots out with a water jetter, but the best option is to look inside the pipes with a camera before making any decision.

You can use a drain auger or sewer cleaning machine. All you need to do is to put the cable from the machine into the pipe and break up the dirt by rotating through the pipe. But if the auger doesn't do the job you can use a water jetter.

Yes, it is possible to plug a pipe under the surface for an inspection, you can use test balls to stop the water and use a special camera to inspect it.

No, they don't work forever because the holes made previously by the roots are still there and the roots will grow back.

If you want to kill tree roots in your sewer line without harming the environment you can use : Copper sulfate - This substance only kills the roots that it comes in direct touch with. Sewer Jetter - Is one of the most environmentally friendly methods of root elimination. Coil Rodder - Are rigid but adjustable steel wires with a C-shaped cutting blade at the tip, that twist through the sewerage line and chop off the roots.

"You can remove mineral build-up following these steps. Heat a bowl of water. Pour ½ cup of vinegar and ½ cup of baking soda into the pipe. Put a cleaning rag over the top of the drain to close it. Wait 5 minutes while the mix melts away at the build-up. Remove the rag and pour the boiling water into the drain. Put some vinegar on the sponge and wipe down the drain connection."

You can have water pipes made from copper that is a durable and reliable material for pipelines. The plastic ones also work very well because it is made of flexible plastic, resistant to cold, and has fewer parts, so it may be less costly to install.

Your water pipe should be 3/4 or 1 inch in diameter, supply branches use 3/4-inch-diameter pipe, and pipes for individual components are 1/2 inch.

Your pipes bang when your faucet is turned off because you have high water pressure, this is the most probable cause. But there are still two other common motives, poor construction of CPVC water lines and Water hammer.

It is common for insurances to cover unforeseen incidents like the sudden collapse of pipes. If the damage you are experiencing is caused by improper use or conservation of your pipelines, your insurance won't cover it.