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September 1, 2013 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

Water Heaters: How to choose a Sonora plumber

 

This water heater connection was done by untrained and unnamed Sonora plumber ( you get what you pay for)
This water heater connection was done by untrained and unnamed Sonora plumber hired by a local licensed contractor ( you get what you pay for) The same water heater was installed on a  rotted out frame hanging 3′ above the basement floor (barely)

 

There are a lot of people who will gladly take your money to replace a  water heater in your home, but not all of these people are qualified to do the work. Unfortunately some homeowners try to save a little money by hiring an unlicensed contractor who has very little skill or training. On the other hand some Sonora, CA plumbing contractors hire unskilled or untrained labor to offer low prices to consumers. This seems like a good deal until you think about the dangers of these people installing your water heater. Installing an electric hot water heater includes dealing with 240 volts, while installing a gas water heater includes the danger of gas leaks as well as carbon monoxide from the flue pipe. Even carbon monoxide which many people don’t think of when they think water heater is a concern because carbon monoxide kills 400 people a year in the United States, and sends another 20,000 to the emergency room.

The best thing to do is look for a licensed plumbing contractor who hires qualified help and will install things correctly, make sure all of the safety features are in place, and that everythings installed to plumbing code. Price shopping for appliances is a good idea but this happens to be a different story. The difference between a $1,200 installation that is done correctly, and a $900 installation done incorrectly is $300 but over the life of the appliance you are only paying $2.08 per month for the quality installation. This is a small price to pay to know that your hot water heater will not be a danger to you or your family.

Another benefit of hiring a quality Sonora, Ca plumber is the knowledge they bring to the table about all options of water heating including tankless water heaters, instant water heaters, high efficiency water heaters, electric water heaters including heat pump water heaters, and solar water heaters.

Call Sonora plumbing service contractor Optimized Plumbing & Piping  today for your quality water heater installation at (209)352-4294

Our Sonora plumbers offer  service for Tuolumne County, and Calaveras County, and offer services including water heater installation, tankless water heater installation, leak repair, faucet installation, toilet installation, sink installation, re piping, and plumbing for remodels, as well as hydronic boiler installation, radiant water heating, and radiant heating.

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August 31, 2013 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

Tankless water heaters

Tankless water heaters in Sonora CA are something that many customers are interested in, they are many times referred to as instant hot water heaters. Much of the interest comes from the high price of propane compared to natural gas which is not available in most of the area.  When compared to  the 60% efficiency of a standard storage tank water heater a tankless water heater in Sonora CA can be around 95% efficient. With higher efficiency and energy star rebates tankless water heaters in Sonora CA really make sense.

 

Tips on picking a tankless water heater in Sonora CA

* Replace your old water heater before it goes out.  The average life expectancy of a storage tank water heater is 10-12 years. Don’t wait until it is an emergency to replace it. Emergency water heater installations cost a little more, and you normally end up with less options because you are limited to the stock of Tuolumne County plumbing suppliers. Also the way people normally find out their hot water heater needs to be replaced is it will start to leak from the bottom of the tank which many times causes property damage.

*Pick a good quality tankless water heater with a longer warranty, and highest efficiency. There are models available with up to 15 year warranties while most storage tank water heaters come with a 6 year warranty. Not all models have 15 year warranties or 95% efficiency. Some Sonora plumbers will offer a lower quality ” instant hot water heater” so their quote seems more cost effective, and the customer is stuck with an under performing model.

*Pick a tankless water heater in Sonora CA with a buffer tank. Another trick for giving a lower price for some Sonora plumbers is to offer a model without a buffer tank. A tankless water heater with a buffer tank is more like an “instant hot water heater” that they are advertised to be. Tankless water heaters take a few seconds to to sense the flow of water and turn on then the flames kick on, and then they start making hot water which actually takes longer than a storage tank water heater. A tankless water heater with a small buffer tank is more like an “instant hot water heater” because it heats a small amount of water that can be ready at any time so you are not stuck waiting for it to start making hot water. Some models come with computerized controls, and a recirculating pump that keep track of normal use periods and will actually have an endless supply of hot water waiting for you in the normal use periods.

Many of these  models are also so efficient, and cool the exhaust gas so much that the flue pipe can be run in PVC pipe. Another common problem with not having a buffer tank is that if you use a sink, or any other fixture and turn it off, and then go to another fixture the water heater will turn off, and then back on again. This creates a “cold water sandwich” which means you have hot water running through your pipes, you turn the first plumbing fixture off, and the  water heater turns off. You turn the next plumbing fixture on or even the same one and cold water fills your hot water pipes because your water heater hasn’t kicked back on yet. The result is a small amount of hot water followed by a large slug of cold water, and then followed again by more hot water. Think of how irritating this would be in a shower! A small buffer tank with your tankless hot water heater in Sonora CA would eliminate this irritating process.

*Have a professional Sonora Plumber from Optimized Plumbing & Piping size a tankless  water heater that will really meet your needs. Sizing a tankless water heater in Sonora CA  is one of the most important parts of the installation. This is because almost all areas of Tuolumne & Calaveras County have large fluctuations in water temperature from season to season. If this is not taken into account it could result in an undersized model which would not supply enough hot water, or an oversized model which would be a waste of money.

Call Sonora plumbers at Optimized Plumbing & Piping today to schedule the installation of your tankless water heater in Sonora CA at  (209)352-4294

Sonora plumbers at Optimized Plumbing & Piping also provide service and installations for hydronic boilers, hydronic heating,  pumps, pipefitting including winery piping, food processing piping, plant piping, and all plumbing services including tankless water heaters, electric water heaters, heat pump water heaters, solar water heaters, replacement of plumbing fixtures leak repair, and repiping.

This is a condensing tankless water heater Sonora ca
This is a condensing tankless water heater Sonora ca

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August 30, 2013 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

Optimized Plumbing and Piping

Welcome to the new blog of Optimized Plumbing and Piping, plumbing and piping services in Northern California.  We currently service Tuolumne, Calaveras and Stanislaus Counties.  Optimized Plumbing & Piping provides plumbing and water heater solutions for both commercial and residential applications.  Our industry expertise and unparalelled customer service will leave you ultimately satisfied. We will strive to serve your residential, commercial, or industrial property to make it a safe and comfortable environment.

Optimized Plumbing & Piping is a company dedicated to quality workmanship and unmatched customer service. From start to finish, we answer questions, meet deadlines and provide a well rounded plumbing solution. Jobs large and small we treat all customers with honesty integrity and equality. Our field technicians have over 11 years experience in the business. We come to the job with the right tools and the know how to meet your needs.

Bookmark this blog and check back often as we’ll be posting plumping tips as well promotions whenever you need our services around your home or office.

Call Optimized Plumbing and Piping Today for all of your plumbing and piping needs in Northern CA – (209)-352-4294.

For more info on our Sonora, Ca based plumbing repair service go to: http://optimizedpiping.com/blog/sonora-ca-plumbers/

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