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June 25, 2014 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

Optimized Water Heating Sonora, Ca

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Our Sonora, Ca water heating services include:

  • Tankless water heater installation, repair, and service
  • Electric hybrid heat pump water heater installation
  • Standard gas water heater installation and repair
  • Hydronic boiler installation and radiant heating
  • Hydronic piping installation, and repair
  • Commercial water heater installation
  • Direct vent water heater installation
  • Optimization of existing water heating systems including water saving recirculating pumps and controls, insulation and piping modifications
  • Solar water heater installation

Call today to schedule service, or for a water heating system upgrade consultation- 209-352-4294

Whether you are looking to swap out an old water heater for a standard replacement, or would like a water heater specialist to find the right new energy efficient water heater upgrade for your home, or commercial building look no further. Our professional Sonora, Ca water heater installers are trained in water heating so you know you are getting a top quality code compliant installation that will provide comfort and safety for many years to come.

Our Sonora, Ca water heater installation specialist

  • Have 5 years minimum training in the field
  • 5 years or equivalent of in school training
  • Continued education including: water heating system efficiency, hybrid heat pump installers certification, Navien tankless water heaters level 2 training for installation and repair and more.

Benefits of installing a high efficiency tankless water heater

  • Tankless water heaters have much higher efficiency ratings than older tank style models and can come with an energy star rating
  • Stainless steel heat exchangers can mean a longer life than tank models (some tankless models come with a 15 year warranty on the heat exchanger)
  • Never run out of hot water. When sized correctly you can enjoy hot water through multiple fixtures at a time, and never run out!
  • New models with a buffer tank, and recirculating pump built in eliminate a common complaint associated with older, or lower quality models which was called “the cold water sandwich” This is where the tankless water heater would give a shot of cold water in the middle of a shower.

Other high efficiency water heating options available for Sonora, Ca

  • Electric hybrid heat pump water heaters: use heat in the surrounding air to heat water. This is a great option if natural gas is unavailable because they are about twice as efficient as standard electric water heaters. They are energy star rated, and many utility companies offer rebates, or incentives.
  • Solar water heating uses the sun’s energy to heat water for your home, and the upfront cost is much less than using solar to create electricity.
  • Hydronic boliers can be used to heat water that is used to heat your home either through floors, radiators, or for forced air. Many believe radiant heat is much more comfortable and saves energy. The ability to create almost unlimited zones in a home also adds comfort. Unlike many forced air furnaces that heat the entire home to the same temperature radiant heat can easily be installed with zones for every room with individual thermostats to heat each room to a desired temperature.

Call today to see the benefits of using Optimized Water Heating for your water heating needs

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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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  • 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.

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  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.

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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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May 9, 2014 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

Sonora, Ca plumbers /Optimized Plumbing resolves low water pressure problems

Sonora Ca plumbers from Optimized Plumbing & Piping can help you if you have low water pressure, or low water flow!

Our Sonora Ca plumbers have found that several things can cause low water pressure or flow including old corroded pipes that are full of rust or other debris, an underground water leak that is large enough to drop water pressure, or just low water pressure coming from the County main, or from your own well. The good news is any of these problems can be solved by one of our expert plumbers based out of Sonora, Ca. Read the sections below to find out how, or call 209-352-4294 to schedule an appointment.

The difference in low water pressure, and low water flow described by a Sonora, Ca plumber.

Water pressure can be measured with a gauge that is put on at a hose connection. Ideal water pressure is around 60 psi. If water pressure is above 80 psi our Sonora, Ca plumbers recommend installing a pressure reducing valve to get it back to normal pressure. Anything below 40 psi and we hear complaints about low water pressure. If water pressure is normal but you still don’t get the volume of water you would like the problem is probably an obstruction in the pipe, or a narrow passageway that the pipe has to go through. This is common with old galvanized pipes, because the corrosion starts on the inside. Many times when our Sonora, Ca plumbers re-pipe the water lines of a house they find pipes that were nearly closed up on the inside from rust and corrosion.

Solving low water flow problems described by a Sonora, Ca plumber.

Low water flow normally needs to be fixed by finding the obstruction in the pipe, and removing it. Our Sonora, Ca plumbers have found obstructions that can include calcium or lime buildup, sediment that is clogging fixtures like shower heads and faucet aerators, or entire water piping systems with so much corrosion that water can barely get through. If the problem is in a single faucet it could be solved by simply removing the aerator, cleaning out any sediment or scale, and replacing it. If there is low flow everywhere in the house the more likely cause is the pipes are corroded which can be remedied by re-piping the house with Pex water pipe. Either way one of our Sonora, Ca plumbers from Optimized plumbing can help-

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Solving low water pressure problems described by a Sonora, Ca plumber.

If water pressure is measured by a gauge, and is low a pressure boosting pump can be added to the water line to get the desired water pressure. Some new pressure boosting pumps like one of our Sonora, Ca plumbers recently installed in Jamestown comes with a flow switch, pressure switch, and internal expansion tank. What does this mean? It means the whole pressure boosting system comes in one small package with everything needed to increase your water pressure. The internal expansion tank takes the place of a much larger expansion tank that takes up more room, but serves the same purpose which is to keep the pump from cycling on and off too often. The flow switch tells the pump to come on when it senses flow, and the pressure switch tells the pump to come on when pressure in your water line drops.

If you have a problem with your water system call us today at 209-352-4294 to schedule an appointment, and let us solve your problem for you. We offer plumbing service for all parts of Tuolumne County, and Calaveras County.

To find out more about our Sonora, Ca based plumbing repair service go to http://optimizedpiping.com/blog/sonora-ca-plumbers/

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April 15, 2014 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

Plumbers in Sonora, Ca share water saving tips

Plumbers in Sonora, Ca from Optimized Plumbing & Piping will share some more water saving tips. We also have a blog article about using grey water systems here: http://optimizedpiping.com/blog/plumbers-install-grey-water-systems-sonora-ca/ .  But before you even consider a grey water system you should consider saving the water before it even comes out of a faucet, shower, or bath spout in the first place.  This article will give you some tips on how to do that. Our plumbers in Sonora, Ca offer other services to help with water savings that are available for free with many service calls like a free basic water line leak check, which includes the water line, but also dye checking the toilet for leaks. If you have any questions about water savings in Sonora, Ca or surrounding areas please feel free to give us a call at 209-352-4294. We service most parts of Tuolumne County, and Calaveras County.

Installation of a hot water recirculating pump.

Manufactures of hot water recirculating pumps claim they can save up to 10,000 gallons of water per year. This seems like a lot, but if you’ve ever put a bucket under a faucet and saved the wasted water while you wait for hot water to get there 10,000 gallons is pretty reasonable for most homes.  When one of our plumbers in Sonora, Ca installs one of these pumps in a home the first benefit noticed is the convenience of having hot water come out of the faucet much faster than normal.  This is because the recirculating pump moves the hot water through the pipe to keep it closer to the fixtures which is where you need it.  In most cases the pump can be installed without a dedicated recirculating pipe which means that almost every house is a good place to install one of these.  Many people have been told that these pumps will cost a lot to operate, the people saying this would be right if you installed a pump with no controls.  With the proper controls installed by one of our plumbers in Sonora, Ca (a timer, and a thermostat) the pump is limited to running very little which saves electricity for the pump, but also heating of the water. For more info on recirculating pumps give us a call at 209-352-4294.

Installing water saving plumbing fixtures.

Old toilets can use several gallons per flush and many times have a less powerful flush than the new toilets that use 1.28 gallons per flush resulting in a nicer cleaner look, less clogs, and a lot of water savings.  Some rebates are available for water saving toilets in this drought year too so this is the perfect time to upgrade.  Another place where water is wasted is at high flow faucets. Many times a water saving faucet will allow you to wash your hands, brush your teeth etc just as fast as the high flow model does, and just like a new toilet will make your home look nicer, more comfortable, and last for years.

Leak checking your water lines.

Many times people will not notice leaks in underground water lines until they turn into big leaks, and they get a big water bill.  Even small drips from old pipes, faucets, leaking toilets etc. can add up to a lot of wasted water fast, so even if you don’t see a leak it’s a good idea to occasionally look at your water meter to see if any water is going through when no one is using water in your home. Plumbers in Sonora Ca from Optimized Plumbing & Piping can help you find, and repair a leak if one is detected.

For more on water savings, or any other plumbing topic, or to schedule plumbing service or repair in Tuolumne County, or Calaveras County call 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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