The Gist:

• Always Plumbing & Heating was started in 1998, and with over 70 employees, this 24/7 company helps people with repairs, maintenance, upgrades, additions to new buildings, and whatever else homeowners or business owners may need.

• Poly-B is a plumbing system that was used in the late 80s and 90s. It is grey with copper rings at the connection points, whereas other piping systems are usually red or blue.

  • There is no major indicator that a Poly-B system is going to fail. Typically, plumbers will ask homeowners if they have had issues in the past, if there are any current issues, or if any other plumbers have come in to take a look. After that, they look for signs of corrosion, damages, leaks, or any other problems.

  • When looking to buy a house, consider having a budget set aside to replace the Poly-B system if the house was built in the 80s or 90s, since Poly-B has about 20-25 years of warranty.

    • The system may keep working for awhile, but it may be in your best interest to have a budget to ensure you have good waterlines for the next 25 years as well.

• As for furnace maintenance, it’s good practice to make sure the furnace is working properly prior to or during the furnace season so you know it wont break down when you need it most.

• During this time where everyone is spending a lot of time at home, innovations in the industry allow people to be even more comfortable. Some people may want softer water, while others want well-filtered air.

  • With todays new equipment, homeowners have a chance to get some incredible upgrades to their systems.

  • There are always new ways to give homeowners faster hot water at the faucets, but it can be tougher to figure out with older homes. However, there is always a solution.

  • When choosing between electric and gas power for hot water tanks, electricity is more convenient in most situations, as gas requires a lot of considerations and has more risks associated.

  • Due to COVID keeping everyone in their homes, many homeowners have decided to outfit their garages or basements with new workspaces or gyms. Always Plumbing & Heating have had a lot of calls to install Air Conditioners in these areas for the comfort of the homeowner come summer.

• Plumbing & Heating react a lot to the four seasons. While we’re shifting into springtime here, you want to make sure your sump pumps are working and that your garden water has had no issues over the winter.

• Always Plumbing & Heating: Diamond Club Package allows homeowners to have a plumber come out to their home once or twice a year to take a look at all the major equipment and do a complete run-through to make sure everything is in good working condition.

  • Light adjustments will be made if needed, and suggestions for maintenance budgets will be made to the owner so major breakdowns of equipment can be avoided.

  • Also included in the package is same day service, discounts service, repairs, and new equipment, and extended warranties.

Your home is one of the biggest assets you will ever invest in, and therefore maintaining and protecting it should be high priority. With plumbing, unfortunately if one little mistake happens, it can add up fast.

If you have any questions or concerns, Glenn Davis and his team are there for you. Do not hesitate to give them a call anytime you want to talk to an expert about your plumbing and heating.

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