What Water Leakage Around the Boiler Means

Running a boiler can require more maintenance and diligence than some other home heating options. Older boilers develop problems which can sometimes be quite complicated, and depending up the different types of boiler, a water leak which would cause concern in one type of hot water system can be very little to worry about in another. If you find a lot of water around the base of your boiler when you examine it, there may be a number of causes, some serious, some very easy to fix.

Boiler Pressure Issues

All boilers are fitted with a special pressure outlet pipe. This looks like a small pipe connection point in the side of your boiler, but with no fittings, and this outlet will occasionally drip water. People sometimes worry that this excess piece of pipe has developed a leak, and actually cap it off, but this is completely the wrong thing to do. The purpose of this device is to allow pressure inside the boiler to escape. Without this outlet pipe, your boiler could explode or collapse. If you find water directly below the boiler on a daily basis, this may suggest that you need to reduce the pressure inside the tank. Check the pressure gauge on the side of the tank to make sure that this is the problem.

Damage to the Boiler Seals

Another cause of water leaks around the boiler can be damage to the boiler seals. This can allow water to escape, and the boiler pump may also be pushing water out through the seals. If this is the case, then it is a good idea to replace both seals and pump in order to correct the problem. Examine the sides and bottom of the tank to see if water is actually leaking from the seal.

Cracks in the Body

As your boiler ages, the metal may develop stress fatigues and damage. Repeated warming and cooling will expand and contract the metal pieces, much like they do on an airplane, and this will eventually lead to a failure such as a crack or split. A crack in one of these sections is a serious problem, and the repair can be expensive. If your boiler is old, consider replacing it with a completely new one, rather than repairing a section of a boiler that might need to be scrapped in a year or two.

Loose Joints

A problem which is easier to fix is a loose connection. This can often cause a leak around the boiler during hot and cold contraction and expansion, so you should check all the fittings of the boiler and all the pipes and tubes which go into and out of the boiler. While you are checking this, look at the blowdown valve, and ensure that this is not loose or damaged. This can cause quite a pool of water to build up.

If you still cannot find a cause for your water leak, then you should call your boiler supplier. Arrange for one of their engineers to come and examine your hot water system.

Plumbing 911 Can Help - Free Boiler Inspection

If you have reason to believe that you are having issues with your Boiler system, we have experts that can help. Give us a call for a free inspection on your Boiler system by one of our Boiler professionals. 

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SIGNS THAT YOUR WATER HEATER MAY NEED REPLACEMENT

SIGNS THAT YOUR WATER HEATER MAY NEED REPLACEMENT

If you haven't already heard, prices on Water Heaters are increasing effective April 16, 2015.  This is due to the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA), which requires higher Energy Factor (more energy efficient) ratings on virtually all gas, electric, oil, and tankless gas water heaters.

With increased prices for water heaters, installation and reoccurring maintenance, please use the information below to determine and consider if now may be the right time to replace your existing water heater.

Top Signs that You Need A NEW Water Heater:

• A leak from the tank vessel: These leaks usually show themsevles from the bottom of the tank.  They can sometimes start as a slow drip; however, they can also become so bad that the bottom of the tank rusts away, dropping out, with the potential of flooding your home.  While a leak from the tank vessel will always indicate a need for replacement, there are other variables which can cause leaking, such as valves, CPVC, and copper lines.  These items are typically repairable.
• Water isn't as hot as it used to be
• Limited time of how long the hot water lasts
• Pilot light is not working or it keeps shutting off
• You smell Gas near the water heater:  Call a Plumber right away and immediately shut off the gas supply to the tank.
• Sediment or rust in the water
• Bad smell from the unit
• Pipes banding and loud sounds from water heater

If your water heater is experiencing any of these issues, please call Plumbing 911 -- (330) 952-1900 --  today to set up a FREE Water Heater Inspection.

 

 

Up to 35% Price Increase For New Water Heaters – Effective April 16, 2015

New water heater regulations are coming,effective April 16, 2015. Here are the highlights that Homeowners need to BE AWARE of.

• WHAT ARE THE NEW REGULATIONS: Effective April 16, 2015 the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) will require higher Energy Factor (EF) ratings on virtually all gas, electric, oil and tankless gas water heaters. Quite simply, the EF is the ratio of useful energy output from the water heater to the total amount of energy used to operate the water heater. The higher the EF rating, the more energy efficient the water heater will be.

• WILL THERE BE PRICE INCREASES? Yes, prices for both the water heater and installation will increase. While no price sheets yet have been reported, the rumor from key suppliers of name brands water heaters for all contractors are saying to expect a price increase of up to a 35%.

• HOW WILL CHANGES AFFECT HOMEOWNERS? According to Bradford White (America's Leading Brand), the homeowner may have to deal with the following top three concerns:

1. First off, increased product and installation costs.
2. Secondly, in some cases, the water heater will have to be re-located to operate properly, or mitigate noise.
3. Thirdly, while the operating costs of the new water heaters will be less because of their increased efficiency, it is likely that themaintenance costs will increase because of a more complex design, and the integration of electronics, blowers, fans, condensers, etc.

• WHAT ARE WE, PLUMBING 911, DOING TO HELP CUSTOMERS?

1. We want to inform and educate our current and future customers to be able to make the right decisions for their home and budget.
2. In addition, we recommend if you have an older tank or a tank that seems to have reoccurring issues, to consider replacement before April to ensure you can keep your tax refund, instead of losing it on the new price increase for water heaters.
3. To further help our customers in this process, between now and April 15, 2015 we are offering a FREE WATER HEATER INSPECTION (savings of $85) and FREE ESTIMATES on new installations of high-quality warrantied water heaters and$50 OFF NEW WATER HEATER INSTALLATIONS. We hope that our consumers take advantage of our offers to help them with savings. Call us today toll free (866-720-0911) to schedule your FREE Water Heater Inspection and Estimate.

• HOW ARE WATER HEATER MANUFACTURERS RESPONDING?Many high-quality brand water heater manufacturers have already reportedly stopped reproduction of non-compliant EF rated water heaters; however, come April 15, 2015 the consumer will have no choice but to purchase an EF-compliant water heater and assume the price increase and possible plumbing changes. The enhanced engineering and additional parts have changed production. We are happy to announce that the major brands such as Bradford White, AOSmith and Rheem have been compliant and will have theses new FE-compliant tanks available for consumers in April.

• WHAT IS DIFFERENT WITH THE NEW FE-COMPLIANT WATER HEATERS? According to Bradford White's website, the size and weight of the products will change and these changes will affect costs, transportation, storage and installation. They further state that the new technologies introduced will require product and installation training. The significance of these changes come with more sophisticated engineering, which they assess will increase contractor installations, as they do not feel that the normal do-it-yourself consumer will be able to install water heaters anymore. They also predict that some installations will now require two people as water heaters get larger and heavier and become to awkward, along with a box van or open truck to carry the water heater for models above 55-gallons. 

Holiday Attractions in the Cleveland Area

We hope everyone is excited for Christmas!  It's fast approaching, and we're sure you're pretty busy. So, we've put together a list of different attractions and fun things to do with your family this holiday season.

We hope you enjoy some of these adventures this Holiday Season!

Dates	Event	Description	Location	Link	Price
December 5-7, 12-14	"Miracle on 34th Street"	Adapted by Mountain Community Theater from the novel by Valentine Davies	Haddad Theater Location 144 N. Broadway St Medina, Ohio 44256	http://www.medinashowbiz.org/tickets.html	Adults $15.00 18 and Younger $10.00
December 5 - January 1	Holiday Display at the Rockefeller Greenhouse	Each holiday season the Cleveland Greenhouse, just north of University Circle, transformed itself into a holiday wonderland with hundreds of red, white, and pink Poinsettias and other Christmas flowering plants. The show runs from early December until New Year's Day. Hours are 10am to 4pm daily	Rockefeller Park Greenhouse 750 E 88th St. Cleveland, OH 44108	http://cleveland.about.com/od/clevelandattractions/p/greenhouse.htm	Free
December 5 - January 1	Lighting Display at Nela Park	Thousands of lights illuminate the 92 acre park in East Cleveland from now until New Years Day!	Nela Park1975 Noble Road East Cleveland, OH 44112	http://cleveland.about.com/od/clevelandhistory/p/nelapark.htm	Free
December 5 - January 4	Glow	Winter spectacular and one of Cleveland's most celebrated holiday traditions - returns for its third year bigger and brighter than ever before.	Botanical Gardens 1030 East Blvd Cleveland, OH 44106	http://www.cbgarden.org/glow.aspx	$16/non-member adult, $12/non-member child. FREE for Garden members
December 5 - December 28	Castle Noel	Castle Noel houses an amazing collection of things to see and do including Hollywood props and costumes; millions of dollars in New York City Christmas Windows, a Blizzard Vortex, a Santa Chimney Squeeze and Santa Klaus Mountain where you can ride the slide just like Ralphie.	260 South Court Street Medina, Oh 44256	http://castlenoel.com/	$16
December 5 - December 23	A Christmas Carol	Open your heart to Charles Dickens’ classic tale of one man’s ultimate redemption. One of northeast Ohio’s favorite holiday traditions, A Christmas Carol is a perfect gift of theater for children and adults of all ages. Celebrate the season with the ones you love.	Ohio Theatre PlayhouseSquare, 1511 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44115	http://www.greatlakestheater.org/tickets/shows/a-christmas-carol	$28 - $65 / Students $26
December 5 - December 23	A Christmas Carol Play	Open your heart to Charles Dickens’ classic tale of one man’s ultimate redemption. One of northeast Ohio’s favorite holiday traditions, A Christmas Carol is a perfect gift of theater for children and adults of all ages. Celebrate the season with the ones you love.	Ohio Theatre 1511 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio	http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/a-christmas-carol-1	$26-$55
December 5-7, 12-28	Medina County Drive Through Lights	Large Drive-Thru light desplay	Medina County Fairgrounds 710 W Smith Rd, Medina, OH 44256	http://www.medina-fair.com/fairground_events/Holiday_Lights_Drive_Thru	$7.00 per car $15.00 per van $50.00 per bus
December 7	Snacks with Santa and the Horses	Celebrate Christmas with the Horses! Angels Haven Horse Rescue is having a family event that includes: pony rides, cookies, pictures with Santa, games, potluck, demonstrations, barn tours, rescue horse spotlight, and much more.	Evergreen Farm 13297 Durkee Road Grafton, Ohio 44044	http://angelshavenhorserescue.com/upcoming-events/	Free
December 7	Holiday CircleFest	University Circle’s renowned museums, gardens, galleries, churches, and schools open their doors free of charge and offer an afternoon of activities, music, food, fun, and shopping. Visitors can look forward to live performances from talented musicians, craft making, historic displays of holiday toys, storytelling, live animals, the city’s best gingerbread house competition, free horse-drawn carriage rides, ice carving demonstrations, The Rink at Wade Oval, concluding with The Cleveland Museum of Art’s dramatic Winter Lights Lantern Procession.	Wade Oval 10820 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44106	http://www.universitycircle.org/events/2013/12/holiday-circlefest	Free
December 10	Deck the Halls	Create a unique holiday ornament of your own or to give away. For children in grades 3 through 5.	Brunswick Library 3649 Center Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212	https://mcdl.evanced.info/eventsignup.asp?ID=12773&rts=&disptype=&ret=eventcalendar.asp&pointer=&returnToSearch=&num=0&ad=&dt=mo&mo=12/1/2014&df=calendar&EventType=ALL&Lib=ALL&AgeGroup=ALL&LangType=0&WindowMode=&noheader=&lad=&pub=1&nopub=&page=&pgdisp=	Free
December 12-14, 18-21	Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert	Celebrate the holiday season with The Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus in these annual offerings of music for the Christmas Season, including sing-alongs, guest choruses, and a surprise visitor — all in the festive yuletide splendor of Severance Hall.	Severance Hall 11001 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44106	http://www.clevelandorchestra.com/en/1415-concerts/1415-more-concerts/christmas-concerts/?performanceNumber=12624	$40-$99
December 18 and 19	Tales for Tots	The forest is a magical place, especially in winter! Discover more about the forest and the animals that live there through a story, fun activities, and a walk through our pine woods. (Hike is longer than usual; please dress appropriately.) For ages 3-6 with an adult companion. Some or all of the program will be held outdoors; please dress accordingly.	Wolf Creek Environmental Center 6100 Ridge Road Sharon Center, OH 44281	http://reservations.medinacountyparks.com/programs/1251/863549.3942/	Free
December 30	New Year's Bash	Stories, games and crafts for little ones that just can’t make it to midnight.	Lodi Library 635 Wooster St Lodi, OH 44254	https://mcdl.evanced.info/eventsignup.asp?ID=12637&rts=&disptype=&ret=eventcalendar.asp&pointer=&returnToSearch=&num=0&ad=&dt=mo&mo=12/1/2014&df=calendar&EventType=ALL&Lib=ALL&AgeGroup=ALL&LangType=0&WindowMode=&noheader=&lad=&pub=1&nopub=&page=&pgdisp=	Free
January 17	Winter Re- Tweet	What kinds of birds visit our feeders during the wintertime? What types of bird feeders and birdseed work the best? We'll answer these questions and more as we watch and enjoy these beautiful creatures visiting our bird feeding area. There will be bird crafts, games, and displays. All Ages. No registration required.	Susan Hambley Nature Center 1473 Parschen Boulevard Brunswick, OH 44212	http://reservations.medinacountyparks.com/programs/1408/863549.3942/	Free

Review Us Online for a Chance to Win a $200 Visa Gift Card!!

Review Us Online for a Chance to Win a $200 Visa Gift Card!!

What?

Customers like you are what make our family business a happy success. We are asking for your help by requesting that you share your positive experience of our company with potential customers on the five different online survey links below. These surveys will go online for all our future customers to see, and we thank you in advance for your encouraging reviews.

How?

Please take a couple of minutes to complete five different surveys below, including a review of your positive experience with our company.  You will be entered into the contest for each positive review you complete; giving you up to five chances to win.

When?

Beginning now through Thursday, December 18^th, please complete the five different online survey links below to be entered for the contest (you can be entered up to five times - once for each survey completed). On Friday, December 19^th, we will announce the winner and will immediately mail the gift card to your home, just in time for your Holiday shopping.

Remember, you are entered once for each survey you complete, so please complete all five to have the best chance in winning this contest.

1)    YP.com Review:

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3)     Google Review: This one is for our Medina location
             *NOTE: When you click on the link below, it will ask for you to login to your “Google+” account. If you do not have a Google+ account, please follow prompts to create a new account, and then once created, click the link below, sign in and complete the review.

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4)     Google Review: This one is for our Parma location
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Thank you so much for your kind reviews! We look forward to announcing the winner in December. Please call us at 330-952-1900 with any questions or concerns.

Delicious Thanksgiving Pie Contest!

Plumbing 911 is having a Thanksgiving Pie Contest! One lucky winner will be selected to win: Three freshly baked 10” Mama Jo Pies (1 Apple, 1 Pumpkin, and 1 French Silk) just in time for Thanksgiving. The contest begins now and runs through Friday, November 21. 

There are three ways to be entered into our contest: 

1. “Like” our Facebook page (not to be confused with liking this post or picture, only “Liking” our page gives you a chance to win) 

2. Being a current friend of us on our Facebook page 

3. Sharing this post to your friends for their chance to win. Good Luck and Play-it-forward; share this post with your friends now!

The contest winner will be announced on Monday, November 24th and Freshly Baked Pies will be delivered on Wednesday, November 26th.

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