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December 3, 2013 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

Sonora, Ca water heater installers

Sonora, Ca water heater installers from Optimized Plumbing & Piping are your best choice if you are looking for a water heater installer in Sonora, CA. Not only do we offer a quality of workmanship that is unsurpassed but, we are also certified for water heater installations, and have formal training in water heating that others do not have which allows us to offer 6 year warranties on many water heater installations while the standard is 1 year. If you have any questions please feel free to call 209-352-4294. Our certifications include:

Tankless water heater installer

We are now certified to install, and service premium condensing tankless water heaters from Navien. The Navien tankless water heaters feature up to 98% efficiency compared to about 60% efficiency of a standard gas water heater, and they can qualify for energy star rebates. They also offer features that are not available with other brands like a small buffer tank, recirculating pump, and digital controls.

Electric heat pump water heater installer

We are now certified to install electric heat pump water heaters from AO Smith which are much more efficient than standard electric water heaters, and they qualify for an energy star rebate. Additional benefits to heat pump water heaters include: a powered anode rod, and cool air is blown out as a by-product and can be used to condition air. Find the benefits of the powered anode rod here: http://optimizedpiping.com/blog/water-heater-maintenance-tips/

Solar water heater installer

We are a California solar initiative qualified contractor for installing solar water heaters. A solar water heater could be a great choice if you are looking to save money on your water heating costs which are probably the second highest energy user in your home. Another great benefit is the positive impact on the environment due to less burning of fossil fuels for heating water.There are also multiple rebates available for solar water heating in Northern CA.

A solar water heater, electric heat pump water heater, or tankless water heater can give you many years of savings on your energy bills and Sonora, Ca water heater installers from Optimized Plumbing & Piping can give you a water heater installation that will last for years. Call 209-352-4294 and see why we our your best choice for water heater installations in Sonora CA.

Our service area includes all parts of Tuolumne County and Calaveras County

October 17, 2013 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

Water heater repair & maintenance tips from sonora ca plumbers

Water heater repair & maintenance tips from Optimized Plumbing & Piping can help extend the life of your water heater. If you need help with your water heater please do not hesitate to give us a call at 209-352-4294.

The last few posts have dealt with what to do when you have sediment buildup in your water heater and the affects of having sediment build up in a water heater. The next question you may have is how to reduce the amount of sediment in the first place. This way you can avoid disconnecting your water heater, and tipping it side ways (this turns out to be kind of a pain in the butt). This is the question that this post will answer. Remember these tips are not needed for tankless water heaters, or instant water heaters. If you have any questions or need help with any of these steps, or after seeing the value of water heater repair & maintenance want a professional to take care of your plumbing system call us at Optimized Plumbing & Piping.

Sediment control ahead of time can reduce the amount of time you spend cleaning sediment out of your hot water heater, and extend its useful life. This goes for electric water heaters, and gas water heaters. Softening water is normally done when a well is present, but softened water can also reduce the sediment accumulation in your water heater. The trade off for this is the anode rod will need to be replaced at least twice as often as normal water conditions. Drinking and cooking with softened water is also not recommended for those who should restrict salt in their diet. This is because salt is added to the water to remove other minerals.

The temperature that the water heater is set at can also affect how much sediment ends up in your tank. Sediment builds up the fastest at temperatures over 140 degrees F, so your water heater should be set at 130 degrees F or lower. The bacteria that causes Legionnaires disease can grow in a water heater at temps between the temps of 86 degrees F and 115 degrees F. So the water temp should be above 120 degrees F to prevent this. This leaves you with an ideal water heater setting of between 120-130 degrees F.

Most water heaters come from the factory set at 120 degrees F. Sometimes people set them much higher to extend the amount of hot water available. This could cause scalding, and more sediment buildup. Sometimes water heaters are set low to conserve energy. This lowers the amount of hot water you can draw from the tank, and could cause bacteria growth in the water heater. The actual temp of the water coming out of a faucet can be checked and used to adjust the water heater but normally the factory settings or best. If you have problems setting the water heater to the right temperature call water heater repair & maintenance experts at Optimized Plumbing & Piping.

Reducing sediment in an electric water heater can be done with the selection of the right heating element. The low watt density type water heater element has a larger surface area to heat the water, so it doesn’t need to get so hot which reduces the amount of sediment created.

High water pressure which is in many areas of Tuolumne County and Calaveras County can also cause excessive sediment buildup in your water heater. A pressure reducing valve should be added to reduce pressure before entering your home. This will also save your plumbing system from excessive wear.

Call Plumbers in Sonora CA at Optimized Piping today to talk to a Sonora CA water heater specialist at 209-352-4294

We provide Sonora plumbing service for the areas of Tuolumne, Soulsbyville, Twain Harte, Mi Wuk, Columbia, Sonora, Jamestown, Groveland, Copperopolis, Angels Camp, Murphys, Arnold, San Andreas, Jackson, Oakdale, Riverbank, Modesto, and Merced.

The plumbing services we provide include water heater repair & maintenance in Sonora , tankless water heater install, plumbing fixture replacement, leak repair, repiping, hydronic boiler install, hydronic heating, radiant heating, winery piping, food processing piping, plant piping, pump installation and any other plumbing or piping work.

Plumbers in Sonora Ca from Optimized Plumbing & Piping drive this service vehicle for all water heater repairs. — Plumbers in Sonora Ca from Optimized Plumbing & Piping drive this service vehicle for all water heater repair & maintenance calls.

October 12, 2013 by Curtis McQuinn 1 Comment

Sonora Ca plumbers at Optimized Plumbing can diagnose common water heater problems & the causes

In this post Sonora Ca plumbers from Optimized Plumbing & Piping will walk you through some common problems for water heaters, and the possible causes of those problems. As always if you need assistance with your water heater, or any other project please call the Optimized Plumbing & Piping at 209-352-4294. Many companies will not take the time to properly diagnose the problems you are having with your water heater. As with the last few posts these tips are not necessary for tank-less, or instant water heaters.

Tuolumne County water heater problem #1

Noises in the water heater. Some people will describe the noises coming from their water heater as a “snap”, “pop”, “rumble”,or a “water hammer”. All of these sounds have the same cause, and that is the water in between the sediment in your water heater gets too hot and turns to steam. The water expands when turning to steam and causes a noisy vibration. Sediment buildup in your water heater lower the heat transfer rate between the heat source, and the water so the heating element, or burner has to get hotter to raise the temperature in your water heater. This causes the water at the very bottom of the water heater to overheat. This can be fixed by reading the previous post from sonora plumbing service Optimized Plumbing & Piping, and following the instructions.

Tuolumne County water heater problem #2

Lower heat element burnout in an electric water heater. Again sediment buildup in your water heater could be the cause. Heating elements can burn out for other reasons but if it’s a re occurring problem, or even the first time you may want to check for sediment buildup inside of your water heater. The sediment can build up enough to insulate your heating element from heating the water properly. This causes the heating element to compensate by staying on longer, and possibly overheating, and burning out.

Check in tomorrow for more Calaveras County water heater, and Tuolumne County water heater tips from Sonora plumbing service Optimized Plumbing & Piping. We have trained Sonora plumbers to take care of any plumbing problem you may have including water heater install, tankless water heater install, instant water heater install, hydronic boiler install, hydronic heating, radiant heating, plumbing fixture replacement, plumbing remodel, leak repair, repiping, winery piping, plant piping, food processing piping, pump installation, mechanical piping, and industrial piping.

Sonora plumbers at Optimized Plumbing & Piping also provide plumbing service for the areas of Copperopolis, Jamestown, Groveland, Columbia, Soulsbyville, Twain Harte, Mi Wuk, Angels Camp, Murphys, Arnold, San Andreas, Jackson, Oakdale, Riverbank, Modesto, and Merced. Call 209-352-4294

September 17, 2013 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

Using hydronic piping system in Sonora, CA

In addition to space heating hydronic boiler systems are also useful for heating domestic hot water. There are 2 common ways to heat domestic water with radiant heat.

1) Hydronic Boiler, heat exchanger, and storage tank.

This method keeps two seperate piping systems, one is the hydronic piping system that is usually filled with a glycol solution, the second is the domestic hot water system. The boiler heats water in the hydronic piping system which is pumped to move through a heat exchanger. The domestic water also flows through the heat exchanger but is isolated from the glycol solution in the hydronic system. As the water moves through the heat is transferred from the hydronic system to the domestic hot water. The heated domestic water is then stored in a tank for later use. The heat exchanger can be in the storage tank, on the storage tank, or completely seperate but the principle is still the same.

2) Combi Boiler

A combi- boiler is almost the same as a high efficiency tankless water heater but it also has the ability to heat hydronic water to be used in space heating. These can be found with efficiency around 95%, and can cut out some of the electricity used by pumps that are needed in the storage tank systems.

Call Optimized Plumbing & Piping at 209-352-4294 to hear more about the benefits of hydronic heat, and radiant heat in your Northern California Home.

We have both a California C-4 , and C-36 license to take care of all your plumbing and piping needs including condenser water piping, cooling towers, back up generators, process piping, plant piping, med gas piping, instrument air systems, and heat pumps.

September 13, 2013 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

Water heater problems

To continue the post from yesterday we will describe some more problems with water heaters and the possible causes for these problems. Optimized Plumbing & Piping can easily schedule water heater repair or maintenance work by calling 209-352-4294. Remember the best time to fix a small water heater problem is while it is still a small water heater problem. Many times the first sign people see of a water heater problem is water that has come out of the water heater and is now leaking onto their floor, or even creating a small flood in their house. Also remember that these tips are not needed on tankless water heaters, or instant water heaters. Call Optimized Plumbing & Piping to schedule an appointment to install a tankless water heater, or instant water heater and find the benefits of each. Many more options are available if the installation is scheduled before your old water heater goes out.

Water heater problem #3

“Why does my hot water smell?” Bacteria can thrive in the warmth inside your water heater. These bacteria can cause a sulfer/ rotten egg smell. This is made worse by hard water, or not using the water heater for extended periods. The most important thing to do to treat this problem is to remove the sediment because that is where most of the bacteria lives. You can also switch your anode rod to a zinc or aluminum anode rod. These will react less and will cause less bacteria growth. The last tip is to put hydrogen peroxide into the tank so that it is a mild 3% solution. This will kill the bacteria.

Water heater problem #4

“Why does my water heater make less water than it used to?” If you have removed the sediment from your water heater, the gas burner works, or your heating elements work then it is time to check for a broken dip tube. If a dip tube is broken the cold water supply will not go to the bottom of the water heater like it is supposed to. It will lower the temperature of the water at the top of the tank where the hot water outlet is, and this will give you less hot water, as well as water that is not as hot.

For water heater service in Sonora, Ca or our other Sonora plumbing services including water heater install, tankless water heater install, instant water heater install, fixture replacement, leak repair, repiping, hydronic boiler install, radiant heat, hydronic heat, hydronic water heaters, winery piping, plant piping, food processing piping, industrial piping, pump installation, or any other plumbing, or piping project call Optimized Plumbing & Piping at 209-352-4294

The Sonora plumbers at Optimized Plumbing & Piping service all areas of Toulumne County, and Calaveras County including , Sonora, Copperopolis, Jamestown, Groveland, Columbia, Soulsbyville, Twain Harte, Mi Wuk, Angels Camp, Murphys, Arnold, San Andreas, Jackson, Oakdale, Riverbank, Modesto, Merced, foothill piping, and central valley piping.

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