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Having hot water in your home has become an essential part of our everyday lives. Even with our 115 degree summers in Scottsdale, no one wants to go without hot water. Old or under-maintained water heaters can abruptly stop working or, even worse, start to leak. If you’re having problems with your water heater or just need to replace an old model, Peace of Mind Plumbing can help.
We offer affordable water heater repair, replacement and installation service in Scottsdale, Arizona. Our licensed and certified plumber can quickly assess the problem and get you back up and running in no time.
Our emergency repair service also means you won’t have to go without hot water for an extended period of time.
We can service any of the following:
We service all major brands and manufacturers and can ensure you get the best price possible.
If your water heater is more than 10 years old and has not been maintained on a regular basis, you may be risking a leak. Old heaters are often prone to leaking which can cause widespread damage to your home and costly repairs. For those living in multistory buildings or condos, if you have a water heater upstairs a leak can flood the floor below and cause further damage.
We offer regular maintenance service and can ensure your water heater continues to work well and for an extended period of time. Don’t risk flooding your home, give us a call for water heater inspection and maintenance instead.
For the best plumbing service in Scottsdale, give us a call today for a free estimate!
Traditional water heaters have long been the preferred option in American homes and continue to be. They are inexpensive and reliable and their simplicity makes them the ideal option when wanting to avoid hassle or repairs. Tankless water heaters, however, have started to become more popular in the US over the recent years and many homeowners are tasked with the difficult decision of which to choose.
If you have found yourself debating whether you should stick to the traditional water heater with a tank or whether you should switch to a tankless water heater, we’ve outlined some comparisons between the two to help you make an informed decision. There are pros and cons to each and it’s importation to weigh your options and determine which would better suit your home based on these comparisons.
There are two ways that price can be factored into the comparison between a standard tank water heater and a tankless. First, there is the initial cost of purchase and installation, then, second, there is the cost of use.
Cost of Unit
Cost of Installation
Energy Savings
When you consider the energy savings as cost savings, eventually you would recoup the extra costs from unit purchase and installation of a tankless water heater. That, however, could take several years before it starts saving you money. For many people who use tankless water heaters, cost isn’t a primary factor as there isn’t a large difference in total cost when you factor in energy savings versus initial costs.
As discussed in the previous section under cost comparison, a tankless water heater could reduce energy use by 8% to 35% depending on the amount of water used. While the cost saving of the more energy efficient option barely makes up for the initial cost difference, many environmentally-conscious individuals prefer tankless water heaters just for the sole fact that it is more eco-friendly.
Tankless heaters are more complex and may require more, or more frequent, repairs. The cost of repairs can be higher as well. Traditional water heaters do have the benefit of being very simple and can usually be easily repaired.
This may seem like a win for standard water heaters however, while they don’t need as much maintenance or repairs, they usually do not last as long as a tankless water heater. On average, a standard water heater will last about 10 to 13 years whereas a tankless water heater is estimated to last up to 20 years.
For many homeowners, the main thought process when choosing between a traditional water heater and a tankless is as simple as determining which will cost less or save the most money. There are, however, a few other things to consider:
So, when determining which option is right for you, there are certainly many things to consider. There are many pros and cons to each and there isn’t the best option for everyone, it just depends on your needs and preferences.
For repairs or installation of traditional or tankless water heaters in Phoenix, Arizona, contact Peace of Mind Plumbing for certified plumbing service.
Clogged drains are not only a nuisance they can also cause severe problems with your plumbing system and potentially cause flooding which would result in costly water damage restoration. If your drains, toilets or pipes are clogged, Peace of Mind Plumbing can help.
Get the most affordable price from a State of Arizona Licensed Journeyman Plumber in Glendale, Arizona.
With over 18 year’s experience, our plumber can quickly de-clog your drains and ensure the job is done right. Don’t trust an unlicensed or uncertified plumber to handle the job just to save a few bucks – you will regret it when they have to come back three times just to get the job done right.
While many drain cleaning products, like Drano, can be quite handy for minor clogs using them frequently or for tough clogs can damage your pipes and plumbing system. If you have a major clog many of the drain cleaning products won’t successfully clear the clog and the harsh chemicals will sit in the drain or pipes causing corrosion. If your plumbing system uses plastic piping, the drain cleaning chemicals can also corrode through the pipes over time, especially if used frequently or regularly.
Using drain cleaning products multiple times can cause serious damage to your pipes and plumbing system which will result in costly repairs. In most cases, these products do not fully remove the clog but simply open it up enough to drain again. This means that your drain will end up clogged again in the near future requiring additional hassle and cleaning.
Get your drains cleaned by an affordable professional by calling (480) 304-2074 for drain cleaning service in Glendale, AZ.
When you hire a plumber from Peace of Mind Plumbing you can rest assured that the plumber who services you will be a certified licensed plumber. While many companies here in the valley employ unlicensed plumbers, Peace of Mind Plumbing only employs state licensed and certified plumbers. This requires extensive training and on-the-job experience, ensuring that the job gets done correctly. In fact, 9 out of 10 plumbers in the Phoenix metro are not licensed and do not have the expertise to properly provide reliable service.
This is why so many plumbing jobs do not get completed correctly the first time, requiring them to come back a second or third time for repairs that could have been handled on the first service call if the plumber was licensed and experienced.The next time you need a plumbing repair or installation, make sure that the plumber you’re hiring is a licensed plumber who has the experience and training required to get the job done right always. Peace of Mind Plumbing provides plumbing services in Anthem in the Phoenix metro area and can provided certified and licensed plumbing services at affordable prices and will get the job done correctly the first time.
Result: Unnecessary, future costly repairs.
Water leaks are not only a nuisance, they can be quite costly – not to mention environmentally harmful for areas with low rainfall like Phoenix, Arizona. The biggest problem with leaks is that they can go undetected for such a long time that what seems like a small increase in your water bill can add up exponentially. And, sometimes, cause health problems and expensive damage to your home.
A few facts about leaks from the United States Environmental Protection Agency:
That is whole lot of water being wasted and a lot of money going down the drain – no pun intended – through higher water bills.
The first step to take in preventing leaks in your home is to first determine if you have a leak. You can check for leaks on a regular basis to ensure no new leaks occur throughout the year. Checking for a leak is as simple as checking your water meter:
You should check for leaks a few times a year to make sure that any new leaks don’t go unnoticed for an extended period of time. If you’ve found that you have a leak, the next step will be to narrow down the location of the lead to either inside your home or outside your home (such as from pipes running into your home.)
To narrow down whether the leak is coming from inside or outside your home, follow these steps:
Once you’ve narrowed down where the leak may be, you can then start looking for signs of a leak such as:
If you’re unable to locate the leak, you may need to contact a plumber for assistance.
In the next article we’ll discuss some more in-depth methods of locating a water leak in common areas of your home.
Probably the most noticeable sign of a leak that homeowners mention is a significant increase in their water bill which typically indicates that they have a water leak. If you’re not sure whether you have a leak to begin with, follow the steps in our previous article to determine if you have a leak.
If you’ve found that you have a leak and determined that the leak is coming from inside your home, you’ll then want to find out where that leak is coming from, in order to stop the leak. First, check for any of the following signs of a leak:
This can help you identify the general area that the leak is originating from. If you have a leak detection device, you can narrow it down even further. A leak detection device typically costs between $150 to over $300 so if you don’t already have one, it would more cost-effective to either manually locate the leak or have a plumber help you.
Once you’ve identified the general area that the leak is located in, you’ll need to discover what is causing the leak and what needs to be repaired. To help you do that, we’ve outlined the most common areas where leaks occur in a home and how to determine what is causing the leak in each of the areas.
Faucets are probably the most common type of leak reported. Mostly because it is probably the most noticeable type of leak but also because of how often it’s used. If your faucet is leaking, there’s a good chance it is due to a worn rubber washer.
The rubber washer on a sink is typically located just under the handle. Replacing the washer can usually stop the leak and is relatively easy to replace. First, you’ll want to shut of the water via the shutoff valve under sink or the main water shutoff but remember: the faucet handle is not a shutoff valve. Next, you’ll want to remove the faucet handle – this can be done by loosening the bolt under the sink for the handle – and replacing the rubber washer.
A water leak coming from a toilet is often considered the worst kind of leak due to the amount of water that can be lost due to a leak. They are commonly overlooked and can cost you hundreds of gallons of water due to a leak. Thankfully, though, they’re also fairly inexpensive to repair or replace and can usually be easily fixed.
First, find out if your toilet is leaking by simply removing the tank lid and placing a few drops of food coloring in back of the toilet tank. (If you don’t have food coloring, you can purchase dye tabs from any hardware or home center). Wait about 30 minutes, without flushing, and then look in the toilet bowl to see of any color has come through. If the water is clear, the toilet is not leaking. If you see coloring in the bowl you have a leak.
In most cases, you will simply just need to replace the toilet flapper and/or filling mechanism. These are available at your local hardware or home center stores for about $8.00 each.
If the handle needs to be jiggled to keep the toilet from running, the flush level bar and chain (or the handle itself) may be sticking. Adjust the nut that secures it in the toilet tank. If that doesn’t work, the handle may need to be replaced.
The overflow tube in the toilet tank ensures that if the filling mechanism isn’t shutting off properly, the tank won’t overflow into your bathroom. You’ll want to make sure the water level is set to be about even with the fill line on the back of the toilet tank. This is about a half inch below the overflow tube.
If the tank is filling past the water level mark and spilling into the overflow tube, you can adjust the water level by turning the adjustment screw or by very gently bending the float arm down so that the water shuts off at a slightly lower level that is below the overflow tube. If this doesn’t resolve the problem, you may need to contact a plumber to assist in repairs.
Other Leak Areas
While the most common water leaks originate from the toilet or faucet, the leak could also be coming from any of the following areas as well:
If you need assistance with a water leak repair in Phoenix, contact us today!
If you live in Phoenix, Arizona, you’ve likely been told that you should have a water softener system in your home. In fact, about 1 out of 4 homes have water softener systems in the Phoenix area. So what do water softeners do? A water softener does just what it sounds like, it softens water. To understand what that means, first you’ll need to understand what hard water is and why so many people want to soften it.
Hard water is water that has a high concentration of minerals. While water is in the ground it picks up soluble bits of whatever it passes through. This could also include contaminates but is usually just minerals from the earth. Of the minerals that water picks up, the ones to be concerned about are calcium and magnesium as they affect the ability of water to function in our homes and are what cause water to be “hard”.
One of the more annoying effects of hard water is that it causes soaps and detergents to lose some effectiveness. Normally soap would dissolve completely but with hard water it combines with the minerals and forms a coagulated soap curd. This results in needing to use more soap while the sticky insoluble curd hangs around, clinging to skin, shower walls, hair, etc.
Hard water can also have a negative effect on your laundry. While washing your laundry with hard water, the aforementioned soap curds can work their way into your clothing, causing dirt to be trapped in the fibers. This can roughen the fabric and cause it to feel stiff.
Not only does hard water affect the washing process but the insoluble soap deposits leave spots on everything you wash while also leaving a soap film that builds up on your bath and shower.
Lastly, one of the more costly effects of hard water is what it can do to your plumbing system. As calcium and magnesium deposits build up in pipes, it reduces the flow of water to taps and appliances. This build up in the pipes can also cause serious problems with water heaters, causing them to lose efficiency and reduce the life of the heater.
The basic answer behind what a water softener does and how it works is that it removes the calcium, magnesium and other contaminates out of your water.
Most water softeners are simply a mechanical appliance in your home that is connected to your water supply system. They work by replacing the unwanted minerals in your water with something else, usually sodium. This process is called ion exchange. The result: softer water.
So why do so many homes in Phoenix use water softeners? Well, that’s because hard water is much more common in desert areas. Phoenix is actually one of the top 5 metropolises in the U.S. with the hardest water. That’s why water softeners are so common in the Phoenix area and why you’ve likely been told you should use one.
The next question you may be asking is, do I really need a water softener? Many people argue that the benefits of softer water don’t outweigh the high costs of a water softener while others argue the opposite. To help you make an educated decision and better understand the pros and cons of installing a water softener, we will discuss the benefits and disadvantages of a water softener in our next article.
As explained in more detail in our previous article, a water softener works by removing contaminates and minerals from your water. As water passes through the ground it picks up different minerals, specifically calcium and magnesium which cause your water to be “hard”. Hard water can cause problems with your plumbing, reduce the lifetime of your appliances, cause skin irritations and make it harder to clean.
In dry areas, such as Phoenix, Arizona, the tap water is usually much harder than in other areas. This is why water softeners are so common in the Phoenix area. The question, though, is whether they’re really worth it and what are the disadvantages to installing one. First, we will review the benefits of water softeners and then discuss the disadvantages.
While most of the disadvantages involve salt-based water softeners, they are the most commonly used. There are, however, some that are not salt-based and would eliminate many of the disadvantages, other than cost.
In fact, Arizona State University completed a study in 2011 and discovered the most promising technology for softening water without salt is the template assisted crystallization process. It tested four types of water softener not using salt: capacitive deionization, electrically induced precipitation, template assisted crystallization, and electromagnetic water treatment.
Another route you can take to reduce the harm caused by a water softener, should you choose to install one, would be to only attach the unit to your hot water line. This would allow you to take advantage of the benefits of softer water when cleaning, while reducing the negative impact it has.
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Most conventional water heaters are fairly simple. They work by allowing cold water into the tank that is then heated using an electric element or gas burner. To regulate the temperature, a thermostat is used to keep the water between 120 to 140 degrees. As the water heats, pressure builds inside the tank. The pressure then sends hot water out of the faucet when you turn the tap on.
Since water heaters contain very few parts, only a few things can go wrong:
Repairing or replacing any of those parts is relatively inexpensive. Usually a plumber can do the job for $150 to $300. But if the tank is more than 10 years old, or if it’s leaking, a new water tank is likely in your future. If you have any of these issues or need a new water heater, we can help.
Peace of Mind Plumbing provides professional water heater repair service in Anthem, Arizona and can quickly resolve the problem at an affordable price. We provide all of the following services for water heaters:
We are a local, family owned and operated company that provides certified and licensed plumbing services in the Anthem area. With over 18 years of experience and a stellar reputation, we can get the job done right the first time.
Give us a call now for emergency service (480-304-2074) or schedule an in-home evaluation.
Have you ever attempted to fix a plumbing leak with duct tape? Most people have and learned the hard way that it never works. A proper leak repair can save you thousands of dollars in avoided water damage. So, if you know that you have a water leak, the smartest thing you can do is contact a certified plumber to professionally repair the damage and prevent water damage to your home.
Peace of Mind Plumbing in Glendale, Arizona, can quickly locate your water leak and fix the problem quickly and correctly to avoid further costs from damage. Because a water leak can quickly cause significant damage to your home – in addition to being a major inconvenience – it is imperative that you contact a plumber immediately.
We have been providing plumbing services to the residents and businesses of Glendale for over 18 years and have earned the trust of our local community. We’ve been helping resolve plumbing problems in Glendale even before University of Phoenix Stadium was built in the area. We are a local business that is dedicated to providing honest, quality work at affordable prices.
If you have a water leak and need emergency plumbing repairs, we can help. Not only do we provide 24/7 emergency repair service, but as certified plumbers we can get the job done right the first time. Experience always trumps price when dealing with a plumbing disaster but that doesn’t mean you have to pay an arm and leg with us. We keep all of our pricing competitive and at affordable rates.
Give us a call now to schedule plumbing service: (480-304-2074)