Winter tips

It’s very cold in Loveland CO right now and very easy for pipes to freeze. Crank up the heat, leave cabinets open so pipes under sinks can get some heat and maybe even leave a faucet dripping. If your pipes do freeze, you can sometimes thaw them yourself with a blow dryer or just by turning up the heat and opening the cabinets, depends on how frozen they are. Be sure to open any faucets that have no water to them until the pipes thaw. This could minimize the chance of pipes bursting.

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What’s that smell??

Can’t tell you how many times we get called to a home asking us to investigate an odor in the bathroom. Most folks think it’s a venting issue but many times it’s a dirty overflow in the lavatory. This doesn’t mean the sink isn’t clean but most people don’t think of actually cleaning the overflow and that’s where all kinds of yucky stuff can gather.. 2 things you can do. I keep a small spray bottle of bleach and just spray that all around inside the overflow hole about once a month. This will kill any bacteria growing in there can that cause an odor. Another thing you can do is fill the sink with water and add some bleach to the water. Fill it enough so that the water goes into the overflow. Let the water run through the overflow for a few minutes and then drain the sink. I prefer the bleach sprayed right into the overflow myself.

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Traps

Did you know? If you have plumbing traps in your home that are rarely used, the water can evaporate and allow sewer gas into your home. It’s a good idea to pour a bucket of water into floor drains every month or so and run water in sinks, tubs and showers that don’t get used often.

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Get ready for winter

We’ve had some pretty chilly weather here in Colorado this week, now is a good time to start preparing for winter. Disconnect all hoses from outdoor faucets. If you have a quick connect attachment or a multiple hose attachment be sure to remove those too. The faucet needs to be completely free of any attachments. There are insulators and wraps you can purchase for added protection but they’re usually not necessary. It doesn’t take much for these faucets to freeze and burst and you won’t realize it until next spring when you use it again, then you could flood your basement.

Loveland CO permit fees waived

Fall is a great time to remodel anyway but the City of Loveland CO has made it even better. There will be no permit fees on remodels valued under $50,000.00 between Oct 1 2009 and Jan 1 2010. If you’ve been putting off a remodel, this is a great incentive to get it done. City use tax and county sales tax still apply but savings could be $1000.00 or more. As an added incentive, we’re offering a 15% discount on all WaterSense labeled faucets and toilets used in a remodel project. Save money on your water bill after your project is finished!! Our phone is ringing off the hook so don’t wait too long. Book now and be finished in time for the holidays

Victorian style Insta-hot from I-S-E

Victorian style insta-hot from I-S-E

I love the new Victorian style insta-hot from

I-S-E. It comes in all the popular finishes to match your Victorian kitchen faucet

Washing Machine Hoses

Did you know that standard washing machine hoses are designed to last about 5 years? How old are yours? If they’re getting close to that 5 year date it’s better to replace them now, before they burst and flood your house. Replace them with stainless steel braided hoses that will last much longer.

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Faucet leaks add up

Do you have a leaky faucet? Not only is that drip, drip, drip annoying, the amount of water going down the drain can be tremendous. Assume your faucet is dripping 60 drops per minute, you’re wasting about 2800 gallons every year. Now assume that you might have more than one faucet dripping or imagine how many faucets are dripping in your community – adds up pretty fast. Don’t let leaky faucets keep dripping. If you can’t fix it yourself, please call a plumber and have it repaired. Better yet, have it replaced with a WaterSense labeled faucet and save water every time you use it.

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High-Efficiency Toilets

Look for the WaterSense label! Older, inefficient toilets are responsible for most of the water wasted in American homes. Replacing these toilets with WaterSense labeled toilets could save nearly 2 billion gallons per day across the country. So whether you’re remodeling a bathroom, building a new home, or simply replacing an old, leaky toilet, a WaterSense labeled toilet is a high-performing, water-efficient option worth considering.

Sanco Plumbing & Heating Inc is proud to be a WaterSense Partner. For more information on the EPA’s WaterSense Program please visit http://www.epa.gov/watersense/index.htm