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July 15, 2018 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

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Optimized Plumbing & Piping-  Sonora, CA plumbers    209-352-4294

Whether you are in need of a plumber in Sonora, Ca or any part Tuolumne County or Calaveras County look no further. We offer competitive rates and the most professional plumbing service your money can buy. Our pricing is based on a flat rate so whether it is a small repair, a new installation, or remodel we can meet your needs, and we always tell you how much it will cost before we start so you don’t end up with charges you weren’t expecting.
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  • Call now- (209) 352-4294     We offer 24/7 emergency plumbing service!

  • We work with every single customer to arrange a time and day that works for your schedule. At Optimized Plumbing & Piping we’re not inconvenienced to travel to your location to meet your plumbing needs. We also offer competitive pricing so give us a call before deciding on a plumbing service company.

Plumbing Services We Offer to our customers in Sonora, Ca and surrounding areas

  •  Tankless water heater installation, or hybrid electric heat pump water heater installation
  • Plumbing Intallation and Repair
  • Kitchen and bathroom Remodeling
  • Pressure boosting pump installation
  • Water saving hot water recirculating pump installation
  • Gas Line Repair and Installation
  • Drain Cleaning, and camera inspections and sewer locating
  • Hydronic heating (radiant heating)

Customer service is our top priority. We respect you and your property, and strive to have 5 star service for every customer. Our Sonora CA plumbers have some of the best training in the region and we know you will see the difference when you use us.We do it all. If you do not see a service listed here please don’t hesitate to use our contact page to inquire about any other service you may need.

Optimized Plumbing & Piping

Plumbers Sonora, CA

(209)-352-4294

  Check out our blog for all types of plumbing tips for your Sonora Ca area home or business. Topics include water heater maintenance, and repair, how to choose the right tankless water heater, solar water heating, how to heat your home with water in northern ca with hydronic piping, what to do in the event of a plumbing emergency and many more.

Private:, 11151 BULL PINE LANE, SONORA, California 95370 - Phone: 209-352-4294 Email: curtis@optimizedpiping.com URL: http://optimizedpiping.com/blog/?post_type=wpseo_locations&p=221
Monday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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November 22, 2017 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

Fall and winter water heater tips

Fall and winter water heater tips from Optimized Plumbing & Piping Sonora, Ca

Its that time of year when we start getting calls from people with burnt out heating elements on their electric water heaters. Whether you are a full time resident who has drained down your water lines while out of town, or have a cabin you drain down to prevent freezing this post will help you to prevent dry fired heating elements in your electric water heater. If you have a gas water heater or tankless water heater it is a good reminder to maintain the water heater to preserve the high efficiency because of the colder water this time of year. Call us for maintenance, service or new water heater installations. 209-352-4294

The steps to draining down and refilling and starting electric water heaters is mixed up frequently and often causes burnt heating elements and service calls that would not be needed. Here are some tips:

  1. Before draining down water lines turn off the electricity to your electric water heater this will prevent the burnt element at drain down
  2. Once the power is off shut off the main water shutoff valve
  3. With the water shutoff open the drain valve, and open all faucets, shower/ tub valves etc.
  4. If you have a shower diverter open that too, to prevent trapped water in the shower riser
  5. Flush all toilets (Some places will also require some care for drain lines, and I will write another blog post about these soon)

 

To refill the system when returning:

  1. Shut off the drain valve
  2. Open the main water valve
  3. turn off the faucets and shower valves
  4. run water through the hot water lines until all air is out. You will get some blast of air, then air and water, and then a steady stream of water.
  5. turn on electricity to the water heaterMany people forget the bleeding of the air from their water lines, and the air that is trapped in the water heater moves to the top of the tank and has nowhere else to go until you open the hot water line to bleed the air. Turning on the electricity before the air is bled causes an element at the top of the tank to turn on and without water to take some of the heat will burn out quickly and not heat the water. This is called a dry fire, and requires replacement of the heating element.

Hopefully this helps you prevent the inconvenience and cost of a burnt out element. If you are in need of plumbing service in sonora ca or surrounding areas please call 209-352-4294

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February 27, 2017 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

Energy Efficient water heaters Sonora ca

Electric Hybrid Heat Pump water heater for your Sonora Ca home

Most of our customers around Sonora, Ca have heard about tankless water heaters and many are interested in them because of benefits like higher efficiency, longer lifespan, features like recirc pumps, and endless hot water. A less known about technology in energy efficient water heating is the electric hybrid heat pump water heater. They are about 2X as efficient as a conventional electric tank type water heater, and in my opinion are by far the best choice for heating with electricity (a much better option than electric tankless). They come with features that like touchscreen displays that let you easily change temperature, the heating mode and even putting it into vacation mode. Some of the models we have installed can even be controlled with an app on a cell phone letting users turn them on and off from almost anywhere. They are a little bit more expensive up front but come with a longer warranty than the cheaper less efficient models (10 years compared to 6) they currently have pretty good rebate programs they qualify for, and most of the time pay for themselves within 3 years.

Below are a couple of pictures of a hybrid electric water heater installed in Sonora, Ca including the energy sticker and a side view of the heater. The electric water heater we took out had a yearly estimated cost of $452 compared to this one of $151. This is a 65 gallon model so has more storage than the old 50 gallon model and is still less to operate!

Check out a short video we have here: https://youtu.be/MHhdrpBstPc

This is one of the quietest water heaters of this type we have heard!

If you have any questions or would like an estimate call 209-352-4294

This is the energy estimate sticker for this energy efficient water heater
This is the energy estimate sticker for this energy efficient water heater
This hybrid water heater has a digital display on the front. On the side you can see one of the fans it uses for its high efficiency.
This hybrid water heater has a digital display on the front. On the side you can see one of the fans it uses for its high efficiency.

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June 25, 2014 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

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Optimized Plumbing & Piping-  Sonora, CA plumbers

Whether you are in need of plumbing work in Sonora, Ca or any part of Tuolumne County or Calaveras County look no further. We offer competitive rates and the most professional plumbing service your money can buy. Our pricing is based on a flat rate for each task so whether it is a small repair, a new installation, or remodel we can meet your needs, and we always tell you how much it will cost before we start so you don’t end up with charges you weren’t expecting.

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  • Call now- (209) 352-4294

  • We offer 24/7 emergency plumbing service!

  • We work with every single customer to arrange a time and day that works for your schedule. At Optimized Plumbing & Piping we’re not inconvenienced to travel to your location to meet your plumbing needs. We also offer competitive pricing so give us a call before deciding on a plumbing service company.

Plumbing Services We Offer to our customers in Sonora, Ca and surrounding areas

  •  Tankless water heater installation, or hybrid electric heat pump water heater installation
  • Plumbing Intallation and Repair
  • Kitchen and bathroom Remodeling
  • Pressure boosting pump installation
  • Water saving hot water recirculating pump installation
  • Gas Line Repair and Installation
  • Drain Cleaning, and camera inspections and sewer locating
  • Hydronic heating (radiant heating)

Customer service is our top priority. We respect you and your property, and strive to have 5 star service for every customer. Our Sonora CA plumbers have some of the best training in the region and we know you will see the difference when you use us.We do it all. If you do not see a service listed here please don’t hesitate to use our contact page to inquire about any other service you may need.

Optimized Plumbing & Piping

Plumbers Sonora, CA

(209)-352-4294

  Check out our blog for all types of plumbing tips for your Sonora Ca area home or business. Topics include water heater maintenance, and repair, how to choose the right tankless water heater, solar water heating, how to heat your home with water in northern ca with hydronic piping, what to do in the event of a plumbing emergency and many more.

Private:, 11151 BULL PINE LANE, SONORA, California 95370 - Phone: 209-352-4294 Email: curtis@optimizedpiping.com URL: http://optimizedpiping.com/blog/?post_type=wpseo_locations&p=221
Monday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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May 12, 2014 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

Recirc pumps and tankless water heaters

Should a tankless water have a recirculating pump?

The answer is yes! But it needs to be done correctly or it could use more energy and make your hot water less convenient than without it and waste a lot of water at the same time. Read below to see the different options for using a recirculating pump with a tankless water heater so save energy and water. Or give us a call with any questions at 209-352-4294

A condensing tankless water heater with internal recirculating pump and buffer tank with dedicated recirculating line.

This is by far the most efficient and convenient way to heat water and waste less water. The built in recirculating pump and buffer tank work together to have hot water ready when you need it at the fixture, and you don’t run out like with tank models. The hot water can be controlled with a thermostat and timer so the unit only kicks on when you have it set, and in those time periods only when the water in the line falls below around 90 degrees. This limits the amount of power the pump uses, and how often the burner fires keeping cost down, and efficiency high. Many times adding a tankless water heater with internal recirculating pump and buffer tank with a dedicated recirculating loop from the furthest fixture from the water heater can cut waiting times for hot water from a couple of minutes to around 10 seconds which can save thousands of gallons of water per year. If there is no existing recirculating line many times it can be added with copper or pex. If the hot water line and the recirculating loop are both well insulated the efficiency is greatly increased.

A condensing tankless water heater with internal recirculating pump and buffer tank without a dedicated recirculating line.

Some of the newest models of tankless water heater we are installing can use a crossover tee at the furthest sink from the water heater. This tee will let some of the cooled off water in the hot water line into the cold water line as the internal pump in the water heater pushes the hot water closer to the furthest fixture. When the water at the fixture heats up the crossover tee stops letting water through so the cold water line doesn’t get hot, and your tankless water heater stops running. This is a good solution if you want the convenience of the recirculating line but can’t add the insulated recirculating loop because of cost, or because the pipes are not accessible to run a line back to the water heater.

A tankless water heater with an added recirculating pump and buffer tank.

This is an option if someone didn’t want to buy the more expensive unit up front, and wanted to buy a standard tankless and add on recirculation later. Unfortunately this installation ends up costing more and the system does not work as well together. If an older tankless is installed we have used this method to cut wasted water from waiting for hot water to get to fixtures. A tankless that is only a few years old doesn’t need to be replaced just to cut down on wait time and save water !

 

A standard tankless water heater with a recirculating loop and no buffer tank.

This is a bad idea but happens when an installer doesn’t understand how a tankless works, or is trying to cut corners. The pump can get the tankless to kick on but it shuts off every time the pump kicks off. When a tankless kicks off it doesn’t start making hot water again immediately when it is turned back on. Cool water enters the heat exchanger and passes through without being heated completely or at all. This means when you turn on your shower it feels warm because the pump pushed hot water through the line, but when the cold water that goes through the heat exchanger without being heated from startup comes through the line you get a cold shot of water in your shower. This wastes a lot of energy with almost no real benefits. We recently saw one of these systems that the owners had been dealing with for years. The pump also had no timer so it was running any time the water temperature dropped 24 hours a day making their “more efficient” tankless water heater extremely inefficient and giving them intermittent cold shots of water in their showers. When offered the more efficient condensing unit with internal recirc pump and buffer tank to eliminate the cold they quickly decided it was a good idea. They had never been told about the right way to do it and thought the cold water shots were normal for a tankless water heater.

Optimized Plumbing is a Sonora Ca based plumbing contractor specializing in tankless water heaters, hybrid heat pump water heaters recirculating systems, hydronic heat, radiant heat, and plumbing service and repair. We service all areas of Tuolumne and Calaveras counties including the towns of Angels camp, San Andreas, Murphys, Arnold, Twain Harte, and Copperopolis.

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