Environmentally-Friendly Plumbing Fixtures

Posted on June 20, 2017 by weilhammerplumbing

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For those of you who are eco-conscious home owners, there are several things you can do to make your home more energy efficient.

One area of your home that can benefit from eco-friendly changes is your water consumption. By simply changing out a few plumbing fixtures, you can make your home more water conservative and environmentally-friendly!

Continue reading to learn which plumbing fixtures can provide these eco-friendly benefits, and who to call for professional plumbing fixture installation.

✤ Water Efficient Shower Heads

Taking a shower can be one of the most relaxing and indulgent parts of your day. So when it comes to conserving water in the shower, many people find it to be a challenge since longer showers are tempting, especially after a long, hard day. Fortunately, there are high efficiency shower heads on the market that are available at any local home improvement or department store. Prices vary depending on brand and quality, but you can find a quality water-efficient shower head for as low as $14.99!

Recommended: Niagara Conservation Sava Spa Shower Head, Home Depot® – $14.99

✤ Water Efficient Faucets

Just like shower heads, you can find faucets that are also efficient. Switch out your kitchen, bathroom, bar, and even outdoor faucets with water-efficient models. These faucets use a maximum of 1.5 gallons of water per minute, so they use 30% less water than standard faucets without sacrificing performance or function. Look for one at your local home improvement or department store, or online through a trusted vendor. Prices range according to brand, retailer, and quality; but you can find efficient models for as low as $5, and as high as a few hundred dollars.

Recommended: American Standard Colony Centerset Bathroom Faucet, Home Depot® – $43.52

✤ High Efficiency Toilets

One area commonly overlooked in terms of water conservation is the toilet. The old-fashioned rule of thumb, “if it’s brown, flush it down; if it’s yellow it’s mellow”, works well for some, but there is more you can do to conserve the amount of water used from the toilet on a daily basis. Installing a high-efficiency model is a great option, and will still fit the budget. You can choose between a low-flush toilet or a dual-flush toilet, both of which are high on the efficiency level. Low-flush toilets use around 1.5 gallons of water per flush, while dual-action toilets give you the option of flushing solids or liquids.

Recommended: TOTO Drake Elongated 1.6 GPF Dual-Flush Toilet, Lowes® – $229.41

Indianapolis Plumbing Installation

Weilhammer Plumbing Company 317-784-1870

Call Weilhammer Plumbing Company at 317-784-1870 when you need a licensed Indianapolis plumber for toilet service, repair, and replacement. Owner and master plumber, Mark Weilhammer, has more than 60 years of experience in the plumbing industry, so you can feel confident that you are getting skilled and knowledgeable plumbing service you can trust. We offer residential and commercial plumbing repair and service at the most competitive prices in town, so call today to request a free estimate!

The Benefits of Having a Garbage Disposal Unit

Posted on June 12, 2017 by weilhammerplumbing

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If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to add “garbage disposal” on your list of must haves. Otherwise, if your home does not have a garbage disposal unit, it is time to consider having one installed. Garbage disposals provide immeasurable convenience since using a kitchen without one would be more work and require a tedious amount of concentration, especially with food preparation. In contrast, garbage disposals allow food scraps to enter the drain without fear of clogging the plumbing.

Continue reading to learn why having a garbage disposal is so beneficial, for both residential and commercial properties.

✅ Kitchen and Plumbing Convenience

The primary benefit of having a garbage disposal unit is the convenience it provides. Food preparation, trash disposal, rodent and pest control, and efficiency, are just a few ways garbage disposals provide convenience around the house. Less effort is needed to discard fruit and vegetable scraps, meat trimmings, leftovers, and more. There is no need to dig into your kitchen sink drain to fish out potato peels, tangerine rinds, and other scraps that may have fallen inside. Without a garbage disposal, you would need to protect your drain with a drain stopper to avoid clogging up the plumbing pipes in the kitchen. Clogged pipes left unresolved can lead to costly and invasive plumbing repairs and renovations.

✅ Investment Protection

Not only do garbage disposals provide convenience, they also provide investment protection, which ultimately saves homeowners money. By reducing the likelihood of clogging up drains and pipes, homeowners save money by avoiding costly repairs, services, and replacements. This also protects the structural integrity of plumbing pipes, keeping them functional for years to come.

✅ Pest Control

It may not be obvious at first, but a garbage disposal is an excellent contributor to pest control, more so in commercial kitchens. In areas where extensive food preparation takes place, such as a restaurant or school cafeteria, large amounts of food scraps are produced. And large amounts of food scraps just sitting around can attract rodents other pests, like fruit flies, gnats, ants, and other insects. A garbage disposal allows kitchens to efficiently discard food scraps, and keep a cleaner work space.

Garbage Disposal Installation and Repair

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If you do not already have a garbage disposal, it is in your best interest to have one installed by a professional plumbing contractor. Not only will this investment protect your plumbing, it will provide convenience and peace of mind. Be sure to choose a quality unit from a reliable manufacturer. If your garbage disposal is not functioning as it should, contact a licensed Indianapolis plumber for garbage disposal repair service. They have the knowledge and resources to get your disposal back on track in no time at all.

Call Weilhammer Plumbing Company at 317-784-1870 for garbage disposal installation and repair services you can trust. Master plumber, Mark Weilhammer, provides residential and commercial plumbing repair at the most competitive prices in town. Call 317-784-1870 to request a free estimate for Indianapolis garbage disposal repair, today.

The Water Heater Repair Facts You Need to Know

Posted on June 5, 2017 by weilhammerplumbing

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Your water heater is one of the most important technologies in your home. Without it, you are left to live in a way our ancestors did during the ages without indoor heated plumbing! Everything from your mentality, skin, laundry, and dishes are better treated with hot water. For these reasons and more, it is important to provide your water heater with proper maintenance and care. By understanding your water heater, especially the facts surrounding repair and replacement, you can improve your household’s energy efficiency and cost savings exponentially, for years to come.

Continue reading to learn the vital facts you need to know if you are having trouble with your water heater.

Deciding Between Repair and Replacement

All things man-made are capable of breaking, and your water heater is no different. Even with the best upkeep, it may experience issues at some point in time. If it does, you have to make the educated decision between having it repaired and replacing it altogether. To help you with this decision, you’ll need the assistance of a licensed plumbing contractor who specializes in water heater service. They have the knowledge and resources to provide accurate diagnostics of your water heater, regardless of make or model. They can make professional recommendations that fit your home’s best interests, as well as your budget.

The General Rule of Thumb for Water Heaters

So what will your plumbing technician likely tell you? Water heaters are not designed to last forever. So as they get older, they get closer to their expiration date. Once a water heater has reached a certain age range, it is better off replaced than repaired in terms of cost.

The general rule of thumb adhered to by most water heater professionals is the “8 to 10 year” rule. If a water heater is older than 8 years, and it is experiencing operational issues, it is likely more cost-effective to replace it than it would be to repair it. Not only is this the more cost-effective choice, it is the safer choice. When a water heater is this old, problems can be repaired, but they are likely to continue and get worse as the unit continues to age. It is more beneficial to invest in a new water heater rather than to waste more money repairing an old one.

New Water Heaters

If your water heater is fairly new and problems occur, repair is the most effectual option. In this case, it is likely a water heater is still under warranty, which means the cost to repair any issues is fully or partially covered by the manufacturer or retailer you purchased it from. You may have to pay partially under warranty if the warranty only covers replacement parts; so you would be responsible to cover labor costs. Fortunately, labor costs are not usually extreme among plumbing and water heater contractors.

New Water Heater Replacement

Sometimes, new water heaters cannot be repaired, and must be replaced instead. For instance, if the storage tank is somehow damaged to the point that is causes the water heater to malfunction, you would need to replace the entire water heater as a whole. Most parts of a water heater are replaceable, but not all.

Indianapolis Water Heater Repair

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Call Weilhammer Plumbing Co. Inc. at 317-784-1870 for affordable water heater repair in Indianapolis and its surrounding areas. Master plumber, Mark Weilhammer, has more than 50 years of experience in the plumbing industry and knows just how to solve your meet your water heater problems. Call 317-784-1870 to request a free estimate for Indianapolis water heater repair, today!