Spring Plumbing Tips
It's spring time and everything is beautiful, but it's time to check a few things around the house to make sure that you aren't losing money unnecessarily. You could literally be flushing money down the toilet. If you know that have a problem, call now at 770-906-2838.
VIP Property Management Services Company is a licensed plumber that can take care of leaks, toilets that won't flush, lay down pipes, dig water lines and much more.
Tips:
- Your water heater's serial number can let you know if it's time for your water heater to be replaced. The first 4 digits are the month and the year. Any water heater over 15 years old should probably be replaced.
- Are your toilets flushing properly? Not if you have to hold the handle down to flush completely or if you have to shake the handle. You are losing money because your water bill is higher due to this, and all you have to do is get some parts replaced.
- Prevent scalding (especially if you have kids in your home) and reduce energy costs by setting your water temperature on your water heater to no more than 120 degrees.
- The toilet leak test: Put 6-8 drops of food coloring in your toilet tank. If your toilet is leaking, color will show up in your bowl in 30 minutes.
- Do it yourself plumbing jobs are still under the same health and safety code regulations as licensed plumbers. Violations could result in fines from $250.00. Contact us at 770-906-2838.
- You can get money back for changing your old appliances (washing machines, water heaters, dishwashers, dryers, refrigerators, etc.) for newer, energy efficient models. To find out more about Cash for Clunker Appliances, go to Georgiarebate.com or call 866-296-1633 for information and for applications.
- You can get up to $1200 per address/household ( in Georgia; your state may be different) but to do that you must apply for different categories (for example, washing machines, refrigerators, etc). Cash for Clunker Appliances has limited funds so call to see if rebate money is still available. Benefits in each category range from $25-$199.
- Purchase Energy Star appliances in person and look for the Energy star logo (see Georgiarebate.com if you are unfamiliar or just ask at the store). Cash for Clunker Appliances rebates are only for energy efficient appliances. Call us to install appliances like dishwashers, water heaters, etc. at 770-906-2838 since we are licensed professional plumbers.
- Apply for the rebate online and you will need the store receipt to do the application.
- If you apply over the phone at 866-296-1633, you will have to print the application and save it to mail in with your store receipt.
- Cash for Clunker Appliances final tip: donate the old appliances to a charity or give to someone in need
Have a great week from VIP Property Management--licensed professional plumber for the state of Georgia and professional lawn care services. Call us at 770-906-2838.
