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A Big Difference in Utility Bills
For as long as I can remember, we have been a nation of plentiful and inexpensive energy. Well, those days are apparently over for good. As you have probably noticed your utility bills have started to reflect the higher cost of energy. In other parts of the world, energy costs are two or three times what we pay. This has created a need to find better ways to manage energy. Studies have been done showing that approximately one-third of your utility bill is the cost of operating your water heater. When energy was cheap this wasn't much of an issue. But, as energy costs continue to go higher, this increasingly becomes a major issue. All indications are that energy costs will continue this upward spiral. So how do other countries deal with this problem? One way is the on-demand tank-less water heater. It is an endless supply of hot water when you need it, with no storage of unused hot water. Therefore, you only pay for what you use, when you need it. We've heard of $50.00, $60.00, $70.00 and even $80.00 per month in savings. The initial investment is higher than a conventional water heater, but in most cases, it will be the last piece of domestic hot water. Is this for everybody? As energy costs continue to soar ... YES! Contact us today for your tank-less water heater.
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Plumbing Problem!
There is sewage backing up into the house. Go outside and locate your clean out cap and plug. Unscrew the plug to release sewage so that it doesn'tback up in your home. You should check now before you have a sewage backup. If the location is not found, call us here at Emergency Response Plumbing Services and we will locate or install a clean out today. The faucet won't turn off. Turn off valves under the sink.The Water heater is leaking. Turn off valve to the water heater. If it is electric, turn off the breaker.Water pipes are leaking. Turn off your Main water shut-off. It is found at the point where the main water pipe comes into your house.Water line is leaking between the meter and the house in the front yard. Call the City or County to turn off the water at the street and then call Emergency Response Plumbing Services.
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Save That Water
Do you know how much water you use every day? You'd be surprised! Before you can start saving water, you have to know how much you're using doing common, everyday activities. Each of us uses about fifty gallons of water each day. Here's how:
Stop the dripping!
A drop of water may not break your home budget, but pile them up one after another and you've got a serious leak - in your pipes and in your pocket! A hot water leak wastes not only water but also the energy used to heat it! In this case, you're losing money two ways! Toilet leaks are some of the worst. A leaky or running toilet can waste about 200 gallons of water every day. If you can't hear the water running, test your toilet by adding a couple of drops of food coloring to the water in the tank. If it shows up in the bowl, your toilet leaks. With a leaking faucet or toilet, you're pouring money down the drain. Repair it!
Saving water in the bathroom!
Money Saving Home Maintenance Tips:
1. Carefully inspect the condition of shower and bathtub enclosures. Repair or replace deteriorated grout and caulk. Ensure that water is not escaping the enclosure during showering. Check below all plumbing fixtures for evidence of leakage.
2. Examine the roof for evidence of damage to roof coverings, flashings and chimneys. Look for damaged, loose, or missing shingles, blisters. 3. Survey the basement and/or crawl space walls for evidence of moisture seepage. 4. Clean, inspect and/or service all appliances as per the manufacturer's recommendations. 5. Examine heating and cooling air filters and replace or clean as necessary. 6. Make sure the light bulbs in all your fixtures are the correct wattage as recommended by the light fixture manufacturer. If too high a wattage bulb is used in a light fixture, heat produced inside the fixture can lead to fire inside the fixture, ceiling or wall. 7. Clean the clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper and space under the dryer. Poor maintenance allows lint to build up in the exhaust duct and can cause a fire. Top
A Spring Delight
Carrot Cake
Ingredients
Method
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, oil and brown sugar until well blended. In a separate bowl, sift the baking soda, cinnamon, salt and flour, then gradually add it to the egg mixture; do not over-mix. Add the pineapple and syrup, coconut, walnuts and carrots, and beat well. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes. Invert onto a cooling rack and cool completely. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.
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Spring Into Action Against Allergies
Spring is traditionally the season when allergies blossom because of new growth on trees and weeds. In addition, people who are allergic to pollens are also often sensitive to dust mites (microscopic insects that feed on human skin cells), animal dander (tiny skin flakes shed by animals), and molds, which lurk indoors in any season. About 26 million Americans endure chronic seasonal allergies, while the number of people with milder symptoms may be as high as 40 million, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. One study puts the annual costs of "hay fever," as it's commonly called, at $2.4 million for medications and another $1.1 billion in doctors' bills. The Food and Drug Administration regulates medications and biological products that offer allergy relief. Combined with a number of strategies to minimize a person's contact with allergens, these can make life bearable for even the worst allergy sufferer. You can reduce your allergic misery if you take steps to keep the culprits out of your house. For seasonal allergies caused by plants and trees, keep windows shut and the air conditioner on. Purchase an air filter to clean out pollens, molds and dust. Use a dehumidifier in damp areas like the basement. Install wood, tile or vinyl floors rather than carpet because they can be mopped regularly. If you do have carpets, have someone else do the vacuuming or buy a machine designed to reduce dust emissions. Minimize clutter, book collections, and bric-a-brac, which collect dust and pollens. Keep pets outside or bathe them regularly if they're indoors, and don't let them sleep in your bed. Wash your hair every day to rinse off dust and pollen, and if you've been in the yard, leave shoes at the door and wash your clothes in hot water as soon as possible. You won't be able to eliminate every allergen from your home, but with these steps you can make it a comfortable place even during the peak of allergy season.
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Tips
Water Saving Toilets
These toilets have a siphon jet that is a hole in the bottom of the toilet about the size of a quarter. The siphon jet should be cleaned often by pushing the toilet bowl brush into it insuring that it continuesto work well.
Water Leaks
If you have a water leak and don't know where to turn it off, Call your local water department and they will turn it off for you.
Shower
When cleaning the shower, always remember to clean the hair from trap to keep it clog free.
Did you know? Most store bought drain cleaners don't work and can harm your pipes!! What works? BIO CLEAN! Bio-Clean is nothing more than bacteria that eats
(decomposes) waste. It is the same bacteria that are found in nature. Bio-Clean is a family safe product. Call our office today for your free brochure.
Garbage Disposals
Never put potato peelings down a garbage disposal! Every month, put ice cubes down the disposal to help sharpen the blades. Grinding lemons in the disposal will help keep it fresh and sweet smelling. Remember! Lots of water and little waste product!!
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EAT FREE ... with our ... Referral Reward Program
Get a gift certificate to any of the listed restaurants for each customer you send our way. The only stipulation is that the customer has to spend $100.00 or more.
Roy's - Bonefish - Carraba's - Outback Steakhouse - Firebirds
Feel free to call us and let us know who you have referred or just tell those you refer to mention your name when they call. It is so easy to get a free meal on us!
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