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Posted on Sunday, September 23, 2018 3:52 PM
 Time to get your heater,boiler or furnace up and running check for any repairs needed before winter months arise check filters, look for any leaks and make sure when you turn on your heat it turns on.Maybe even have your heat by a licensed plumber.
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Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2018 12:14 AM
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Posted on Sunday, July 08, 2018 1:02 PM
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J Downs: Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2018 2:51 AM
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Posted on Monday, February 05, 2018 8:03 PM
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Posted on Saturday, July 26, 2014 1:33 PM
Homes have exterior water and sewer service lines that can wear out over time and are subject to shifting soil and invading tree roots. Problems can be sudden and result in unexpected water line leaks and breaks, as well as sewer line clogs, blocks and overflows. This can result in: Sewage backing up into the home Property damage Pooling water Low water pressure Unusually high water bills Inability to wash your hands or showerTips That will Save Water, and MoneyWater conservation should be a primary concern to all responsible people. Whether for drinking, cleaning, bathing, or gardening, when the warmer weather moves in our water usage usually rises significantly. That’s because there’s a lot of water-related chores and activities associated with the changes in the temperature outside.Water resources aren’t as abundant as we may think. Sure, the world is mainly covered with oceans and lakes, but most of it isn’t fit for human consumption. Add the fact that major parts of the U.S. have experienced drought conditions for a number of years now and it’s safe to say every drop counts.That being the case, consider some of the following tips for water conservation around the home this summer.
Home Water Conservation
TipsYard Water Savings- Hose: Instead of holding the garden hose and shooting a stream of water across the yard towards vegetation that needs to be fed try using the hose as a means of transporting water to plants. Then aim for the base of plants because that’s where water counts the most. Otherwise, it will fall in areas you do not intend to cultivate.
- Drip irrigate: Even if you don’t live in an arid region like Austin, Texas, drip irrigation systems can be used to conserve water and hiring a plumber for installation isn’t necessary. The system consists of rubber tubing with holes that is connected on one end to an exterior spigot while the rest is carefully placed near plants and bushes. When the spigot is turned on small amounts of water exit the holes feeding nearby vegetation.
- Morning watering: Feed the yard and garden in the early morning when water won’t evaporate quickly from the sun. Doing so will keep roots healthy throughout the day,
Kitchen Water Savings
- Faucet regulator: Install a faucet regulator on your kitchen sink so water will never shoot out at full strength when initially turned on. If needed it could be adjusted for a steadier stream but in general will prevent a lot from flowing down the drain and being wasted.
- Washing dishes: If necessary, let dishes soak in a tub to soften leftover crud and turn off water when scrubbing dishes. Only turn on the faucet to rinse.
- Reuse: The kitchen presents many opportunities to reuse water for the garden or houseplants Some examples include water from boiling eggs, steaming veggies, and leftover water in the tea kettle.
Bathroom Water Savings
- Toilet: Depending on the type of toilet, each pull of the handle can down several gallons of water, so don’t flush just for the sake of getting rid of a dirty tissue. A waste basket is for trash so only flush when necessary.
- Brushing teeth: There’s no need to keep the water running when brushing teeth. Like washing dishes turn it on when you need to rinse. When left on the water is simply being wasted down the drain.
- Shower: As you wait for the perfect temperature have a bucket handy to catch the first bit of water coming out of the shower head. It can then be reused in the garden, to wash floors, or to flush the toilet. Also, turn the shower off when soaping up and then back on again to rinse off. Doing so shouldn’t be uncomfortable in the warmer weather and can save gallons upon gallons of water.
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Posted on Friday, July 18, 2014 6:13 PM
Gas hot water heater or electric hot wat water heaters, Sewer drain cleaning, hot water boilers and steam boilers, water lines, copper, pex, cpvc, Cast iron sewer line repaired or replaced, PVC sewer lines installed, gas lines installed. Browns Mills, NJ Plumber and all surrounding areas. |
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Posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 7:27 PM
Frozen Pipes
One of the largest concerns during the winter is frozen pipes. Non-insulated pipes within exterior walls or in crawl spaces can freeze during days with sub-freezing temperatures. As you may know when water freezes it expands. This expansion presses against the walls of the pipes and if it continues the pipes may burst! This bursting can allow hundreds of gallons of water into your home, causing severe damage to walls, carpets, ceiling, etc.
In order to avoid frozen pipes in the winter be sure that all of your exposed waterlines are properly insulated before temperatures drop. Types of insulation you can use include heat tape, foam rubber sleeves, or fiberglass insulation in either roll or sheet form. Also, make sure all garden hoses are detached and sprinkler systems are turned off and blown out. If you are concerned about freezing being a problem and would like to have a professional inspect your home and get it prepared for winter we would be happy to come out and take a look. Just give us a call at 609-815-5144.
What if I Have a Broken Pipe?
If you have a pipe that has burst, immediately cut off the main water supply. This will prevent the water from continuing to gush out into your home. Once it’s been shut off immediately call your preferred plumbing service provider to set up an appointment to have the pipe repaired.
Thawing a Frozen Pipe
You may be able to thaw your frozen pipes before an emergency arises. First, identify which pipe is frozen. You’ll know a pipe is frozen if on a faucet and no water comes out or only trickles out. Follow the pipe from the non-working faucet and search for any sections in which appears to have frost or exterior ice. If you feel the pipe, the frozen section will be much colder than other areas. Look closely at the section for any bulges and feel for cracks. If there is a crack, you will need to call J Downs Plumbing for repair.If you’ve escaped a pipe break so far, you may be able to thaw it out – even without having to tear out walls or paneling. Simply crank up the heat in your home to a higher setting and wait. You can also direct a heat lamp, space heater, or infrared heat lamp at the section of wall where the pipe is located. Be careful not to place heat lamps too close to the wall or unattended, they may cause spontaneous fires. Leave your faucet in the “on” position, and once you hear running water, you’ll know the pipe is thawing.If the frozen pipe is located outside your home, or if it’s otherwise exposed, do not turn off the water supply to your home before you begin thawing the frozen pipe. You also should start the thawing process from the tap back to the frozen section. If you begin thawing behind the ice, the water that’s released will have nowhere to go because it will still be blocked by ice in the frozen pipe.
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Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 7:29 PM
Flushing a water heater is a simple, but effective maintenance task that will extend the life of your Water Heater, and also increase it’s operating efficiency. As the years pass, Sediment gets trapped in your Water Heater, which over time can build up and eventually prevent the drain valve from working. Also, Iron, Magnesium and Calcium can build up on the bottom of the water heater, which will discolor, or rust your hot water taps.How to Flush Your Water Heater
1. Turn off the Power (if the tank is electric), or set the Gas to the lowest setting, or Pilot if you have a Gas Water Heater.
2. Turn of the Cold Water Supply to the heater, which is usually at the top of the Water Heater.
3. Attach your garden hose to the drain valve at the bottom of the Water Heater.
4. Open the Hot Water Faucets in the house, to let the tank drain quicker.
5. Open the drain valve on the Water Heater and let it drain completely. This could take some time as the drain may be slowed by sediment. Also, be careful when opening the drain that you don’t use too much force, and break the valve.
6. After the Water Heater has completely drained, close the drain valve, and open the Cold Water Supply. Fill the Water Heater about half way, and then close the Cold Water Supply. Repeat Step 5 again. If the water coming out of the Drain Host is clear, you can stop. If not, repeat this step again.
7. Once the Water draining out of the Water Heater is clear, you can close the Drain Valve, and open the Cold Water Valve to let the Water Heater Fill up.
8. Open up all of the Hot Water Faucets in the house to let any air out of the system.
9. Turn the electric back on to the Water Heater, if it’s electric, or turn up the gas to the original position if you have a gas Water Heater.That’s it, you’re done! These simple steps have added years to your Water Heater and increased it’s efficiency. If any of these tips of steps are above your DIY comfort level, please call the professional plumbers at J. Downs Plumbing. |
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Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 7:23 PM
Taking a little time now to properly get your plumbing ready for winter can you save you a lot of money during winter. The winter months are especially hard on plumbing. Pipes can freeze and burst, heat can be lost, and the cold weather makes your plumbing systems work harder. Here are a few tips to get your plumbing ready for winter. If you’re not comfortable doing any of this work yourself, please call our professional plumbers at:609-815-5144
Winter Plumbing Tips:
1. Insulate your Hot Water Heater. Using a Hot Water Heater blanket is a great way to insulate your Hot Water Heater. Doing this will cut down on your energy consumption, leading to lower energy bills, and will extend the life of your Hot Water Heater, because it doesn’t have to work as hard.
2. Insulate your Water Pipes. Most homes, especially in the South East are built on crawl spaces, which means a lot of water pipes run through the crawl space, and are subject to freezing in the winter. Simply insulating the pipes will reduce this risk, and also keep your energy costs down.
3. Turn off Water going to your outside Faucets, and remove hoses. Putting an insulator on the spigot also helps.
4. Perform Water Heater Maintenance. Performing Water Heater Maintenance is a simple and cost effective way to extend the life of your water heater. Having this done by a professional plumber, like J. Downs Plumbing , will also give our professionals the opportunity to check your system, and make sure it’s ready to survive the winter.
5. Purge the water from your sprinkler system. Having air blown to purge water from your sprinkler system, will prevent costly repairs due to a frozen system.
6. Learn where your main water shutoff valve is. This will let you empty the pipes if you are away on vacation, so you won’t come home to frozen, or busted water pipes.While some individuals might imagine they don’t need help repairing things around the home, there are occasions when hiring a professional plumber can’t be avoided. So to make your life easier, build a relationship with a good plumbing company, knowledgeable to assist you when problems occur. Below are a few key times when you should hire an expert Plumbing Company, like J. Downs Plumbing.
First sign of problems
Is your toilet flushing at a slower rate than normal? Do you have a water line that leaks water? Don’t let a small issue turn into a much larger problem. Contact your plumbing company the moment you notice something is wrong. That way, he can pinpoint the problem and do what’s essential to repair it in a timely manner. It’s always cheaper to fix a small issue, before it turns into a much larger problem.
An issue is only temporarily fixed
A temporary fix may turn into a disaster if you continue to ignore it. You may potentially have a pipe burst or a clogged drain over flow and you will be in for an even bigger mess than you imagined. Instead of trying to put a band-aid on the situation, call a plumbing expert, fast, to ensure you don’t wind up dealing with more than you can handle.
You are planning a remodel
Redoing your home may be lots of fun, and will add value to your most precious asset. But, remodeling a bathroom without consulting a Professional Plumber could mean you’re sure to run into a number of problems you never would have expected. Give J. Downs Plumbing a call to help in your remodel, and let us add value to your home.
You don’t have the time or skill:
Let’s face it, typically you simply don’t the time or skill to tackle a plumbing job. Although it may be possible for you to handle the job, plumbing work can get extremely messy. So make your life easier, hire a professional plumber, so you can get on with the more enjoyable things in your life.
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