Heartland Plumbing Blog
You have just realized that you don't have any hot water in your home or business and it appears that there may also be water leaking from the water heater . What do you do?
Do you:
A. Just throw your hands up in the air and say, "Woe is me! What am I supposed to do about this?!"
B. Do nothing.
C. Try to fix it yourself.
D. Call Heartland Plumbing Services LLC - (405)445-0011.
The answer is D, because let's face it, any plumbing issue you may have is best handled by a licensed, bonded, and insured plumbing company such as ours. The good news is we offer FREE plumbing estimates for up to a 20 mile radius of Oklahoma City. Once you have received your free estimate, you can either get scheduled to have the work completed in a timely and professional manner OR have an estimate from our company that is good for up to 90 days. Either way, it does not cost you a penny for Heartland Plumbing to come out and give you a no obligation quote on any plumbing project or problem. Give us a call today at (405)445-0011 and get scheduled for a FREE estimate.
Find out what our customers have to say about us on our Reviews page and also visit us on Facebook. Don't forget to ask us about our Military, Teacher, and Senior Discounts!
Have a great Summer!!
Do you:
A. Just throw your hands up in the air and say, "Woe is me! What am I supposed to do about this?!"
B. Do nothing.
C. Try to fix it yourself.
D. Call Heartland Plumbing Services LLC - (405)445-0011.
The answer is D, because let's face it, any plumbing issue you may have is best handled by a licensed, bonded, and insured plumbing company such as ours. The good news is we offer FREE plumbing estimates for up to a 20 mile radius of Oklahoma City. Once you have received your free estimate, you can either get scheduled to have the work completed in a timely and professional manner OR have an estimate from our company that is good for up to 90 days. Either way, it does not cost you a penny for Heartland Plumbing to come out and give you a no obligation quote on any plumbing project or problem. Give us a call today at (405)445-0011 and get scheduled for a FREE estimate.
Find out what our customers have to say about us on our Reviews page and also visit us on Facebook. Don't forget to ask us about our Military, Teacher, and Senior Discounts!
Have a great Summer!!
Thanksgiving Day memories are for a lifetime. Hopefully, this year will be full of many wonderful times for you and your loved ones. Unfortunately, there are those times when the unexpected happens and things can go a little haywire rather quickly. For example, you are preparing the Thanksgiving meal in your kitchen and the kitchen sink decides to clog up, maybe for the 2nd or 3rd time, which would indicate an underlying plumbing issue. Or maybe your guest bath has no running water at the sink or worse, the toilet won't flush. Not to worry! Give us a call at (405)445-0011. We have after hours and emergency services. In addition, we offer free local estimates during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!!
There are several symptoms that indicate you have roots in your sewer line but the most common is when you have a backed up kitchen, bathroom, or laundry line. For the bathroom backup this could mean that the toilet is not flushing and even sewer water or waste is coming up in your bathroom sink or tub - yikes! Not to worry, schedule us to come to your home or business and we will determine if in fact there are roots that have damaged or collapsed the line. One way we do that is to perform a camera and locate which can provide video of your drain line and makes it possible to view and pinpoint the location of any problems with your drain line such as a break or belly (see below for what a belly, or negative slope, in the drain line looks like). We often can make the necessary repair or replacement same day or within 2 to 3 business days.
We also offer FREE local estimates!!
If a plumber has already informed you that you have roots in your drain line, you can use copper sulfate to help control the root problem without damaging your trees ! But sometimes it is already too late for that and a replacement is necessary. It is best to try and catch a root infestation in its beginning stages. For more information, please call us at (405)445-0011. Also, here is a very informative link to an Oklahoma State University report on tree roots in drain lines:
https://eco-nomic.com/pix/Tree%20Root%20Control.pdf
We also offer FREE local estimates!!
If a plumber has already informed you that you have roots in your drain line, you can use copper sulfate to help control the root problem without damaging your trees ! But sometimes it is already too late for that and a replacement is necessary. It is best to try and catch a root infestation in its beginning stages. For more information, please call us at (405)445-0011. Also, here is a very informative link to an Oklahoma State University report on tree roots in drain lines:
https://eco-nomic.com/pix/Tree%20Root%20Control.pdf
This next winter plumbing tip is probably one of the most important. In case you have a leak or other plumbing issue, knowing where your home's main water valve is can be a lifesaver. It is usually located near the water meter and it is a good idea to turn it off and then back on at least once a year to make sure it is in good working order. When you have a burst and leaking pipe in your home, the last thing you need is to be running around, especially in the cold outside, to find where the main water valve is so you can shut it off and stop the leaking. If you cannot locate the main water valve or are having trouble getting it to turn off or back on, you can call us at (405)445-0011 and we can help!
Do you have an unheated attic, basement, or garage? If you answered yes, then this blog post is going to be very helpful to you. Each year before the temperature falls to below zero, there are things you can do to help prevent your pipes from freezing. Such as the following:
Keep garage doors closed, especially if there are water supply lines in the garage.
Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. (If you have small children, be sure to remove any harmful cleaners and household chemicals.)
Let the cold water drip from a faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe—even at a trickle—helps prevent pipes from freezing.
Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature during day and night. Again, during a cold snap is not the time to set back the thermostat at night to save a few bucks on your heating bill.
If you plan to be away during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home, set to a temperature no lower than 55° F.
For the long term, add insulation to attics, basements, and crawl spaces. Insulation will maintain higher temperatures in those areas. And to prevent drafts, seal cracks and openings around windows, doors, and at sill plates, where the house rests on its foundation.
However, if you suspect your pipes are frozen, it's time to call Heartland Plumbing at (405)445-0011. For your convenience, we do offer Emergency and After Hours Plumbing Services for those unexpected plumbing problems that cannot wait until the next day.
Here are a few tips to save a little money on your monthly utility bill:
3. Is it time to replace that old kitchen faucet or shower head with something new? Or, do you want to save some money on your monthly energy costs? Consider replacing shower heads and faucets with more energy saving fixtures. Not sure if it's really worth it? Do you want to know how much you can actually save by replacing your current faucet or shower head? Here is the very user friendly U. S. Department of Energy's website link to do just that!
https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/energy-cost-calculator-faucets-and-showerheads-0
Check back with our blog for more helpful plumbing tips. Have a great Summer!!
- If you are going to be away from home for a few days or even for a lengthy vacation, turn down your water heater to save energy. Another helpful plumbing tip is that the typical life of a water heater can be anywhere from 6 to 11 years. If you don't know how old your water heater is, there is an easy way to find out! Just check out the last four digits of the serial number on the tank. This will show you the month and year it was manufactured.
3. Is it time to replace that old kitchen faucet or shower head with something new? Or, do you want to save some money on your monthly energy costs? Consider replacing shower heads and faucets with more energy saving fixtures. Not sure if it's really worth it? Do you want to know how much you can actually save by replacing your current faucet or shower head? Here is the very user friendly U. S. Department of Energy's website link to do just that!
https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/energy-cost-calculator-faucets-and-showerheads-0
Check back with our blog for more helpful plumbing tips. Have a great Summer!!
Last week, we discussed a little about how to determine if you may have a clog somewhere in your plumbing and when it is time to call a professional. This week we will talk a little bit about having a plunger and a 3 foot auger handy for clogs that you may be able to clear yourself.
A plunger can sometimes do the trick, when it doesn't, it is good idea to have a small auger on hand. A three foot auger can range in price but you can usually purchase one for about somewhere between $20.00 and $50.00 and they often come with instructions on how to use them.
If you still have a clog, it is time to call Heartland Plumbing Services LLC at 405-445-0011. We offer after hours and emergency services.
Call today!!
A plunger can sometimes do the trick, when it doesn't, it is good idea to have a small auger on hand. A three foot auger can range in price but you can usually purchase one for about somewhere between $20.00 and $50.00 and they often come with instructions on how to use them.
If you still have a clog, it is time to call Heartland Plumbing Services LLC at 405-445-0011. We offer after hours and emergency services.
Call today!!
Enjoying your summer so far? Help make sure your home or work summer events go off without a hitch because let's face it, the last thing you want as a host is any of your toilets or sinks to start backing up. Maybe you have loose fixtures such as a loose toilet or faucet? In this weekly blog, we will have some summer tips you can use to save a bit of money in the long run and avoid any possible plumbing situations. However, if you have a plumbing issue now, do not hesitate to call our office and get scheduled for a free estimate today!
For our first Summer tip, let's focus on avoiding clogs. Does your toilet have a weak flush or do you have slow drains? Then it is probably time to call us in for an inspection. Especially if during or after a heavy rain you have seen any water bubble into the tub. Tree roots are often the culprit in a broken line. They are drawn to the nutrients in septic or sewer lines and can grow into them and cause problems.
We are a licensed and insured plumbing company serving the OKC metro. Call us today for a free local estimate at (405)445-0011!!
For our first Summer tip, let's focus on avoiding clogs. Does your toilet have a weak flush or do you have slow drains? Then it is probably time to call us in for an inspection. Especially if during or after a heavy rain you have seen any water bubble into the tub. Tree roots are often the culprit in a broken line. They are drawn to the nutrients in septic or sewer lines and can grow into them and cause problems.
We are a licensed and insured plumbing company serving the OKC metro. Call us today for a free local estimate at (405)445-0011!!
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You can help people, learn new things, entertain your audience-the possibilities are endless and amazing. Blogging opens up all of these to a very wide audience.
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Blogging allows you to connect with other individuals who share the same interests. Sharing ideas and opinions within your community helps establish yourself as a thought leader.
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What else do you love about blogs? Let me know!
For better or worse, anyone can write a blog post about anything they want. Everyone has a voice and the best voices will rise to the top.
The writer can show their personality:
In blog posts, the writer has more leeway to add in their voice and personality than other types of writing.
Blogs are a great form of mass communication:
You can help people, learn new things, entertain your audience-the possibilities are endless and amazing. Blogging opens up all of these to a very wide audience.
You can make money:
Get the right blog going and you can make a lot of money through advertising and sponsored posts.
It allows people to craft better thoughts:
Instead of reading haphazard, uneducated Facebook statuses, it's much better to see people's thought process in a well-written blog post.
You can establish a community:
Blogging allows you to connect with other individuals who share the same interests. Sharing ideas and opinions within your community helps establish yourself as a thought leader.
Good for SEO:
Keeping content on your site fresh and relevant, you can use your blog to boost the search engine ranking (SEO) of your site and your business.
It brings people back to your site:
If your blog is strong enough and updated regularly, people will come back looking for more and bring traffic back to your site as well.
It's free:
It costs you a grand total of zero dollars to post to the blog, so if you have something to say, there's nothing to stop you.
You can establish yourself as a thought leader:
A blog is a great place for your original thoughts, and it can be a wonderful way to show off your individuality. If people like your ideas, you can become a thought leader in your industry!
What else do you love about blogs? Let me know!
