10. Myth: Low-flow toilets don’t flush properly
Busted! In 1994, laws mandated that plumbers could only install the dreaded low-flow toilet which used a maximum of 1.6 gallons of water per flush compared with about 3.5 gallons of water used by an older style standard toilet. Now with new hi-performance, low-flow toilets, you can save money and still have the performance you have come to expect. No need to cling to your old olive green toilet from the 70’s!
Busted! In 1994, laws mandated that plumbers could only install the dreaded low-flow toilet which used a maximum of 1.6 gallons of water per flush compared with about 3.5 gallons of water used by an older style standard toilet. Now with new hi-performance, low-flow toilets, you can save money and still have the performance you have come to expect. No need to cling to your old olive green toilet from the 70’s!
9. Myth: Keeping your old water heater saves you money.
Busted! Replace your old model with a new high-efficiency tankless model. The government will reward you with tax credits and your utility company may reward you with rebates...plus you save on the usage costs. Some of the newest 98% efficient, tankless water heaters from Navien have a 15-year warranty, which is a full ten years over most of the standard hot water tanks available today! A recent customer commented that her summer domestic hot water bill was cut in half!
Busted! Replace your old model with a new high-efficiency tankless model. The government will reward you with tax credits and your utility company may reward you with rebates...plus you save on the usage costs. Some of the newest 98% efficient, tankless water heaters from Navien have a 15-year warranty, which is a full ten years over most of the standard hot water tanks available today! A recent customer commented that her summer domestic hot water bill was cut in half!
8. Myth: Plumbers are at work only when you are.
Busted! With 24 hours advanced notice, we offer some “flexible scheduling” options so that you don’t have to take off work to wait for your plumber.
Busted! With 24 hours advanced notice, we offer some “flexible scheduling” options so that you don’t have to take off work to wait for your plumber.
7. Myth: Chemical-based clog busters will take care of it.
Busted! Not only are commercially sold chemical drain cleaners harmful to the environment, they can be harmful to your pipes. Chemical drain cleaning products sold over the counter are very harmful to piping systems partly because these products are manufactured with caustic chemicals that eat away at the interior surface of pipes, making them brittle and sometimes can even burn a hole through the pipe interior.
Busted! Not only are commercially sold chemical drain cleaners harmful to the environment, they can be harmful to your pipes. Chemical drain cleaning products sold over the counter are very harmful to piping systems partly because these products are manufactured with caustic chemicals that eat away at the interior surface of pipes, making them brittle and sometimes can even burn a hole through the pipe interior.
6. Myth: It’s OK to fix your old water heater, even if you don’t have any experience
Busted! If improperly serviced, a water heater can explode like a rocket through the roof of your house and land 500 ft. away...seriously!
Busted! If improperly serviced, a water heater can explode like a rocket through the roof of your house and land 500 ft. away...seriously!
5. Myth: Thomas Crapper invented the toilet.
Busted! The most famous product attributed to Thomas Crapper wasn’t invented by him at all. The “Silent Valveless Water Waste Preventer” (No. 814) was a siphonic discharge system that allowed a toilet to flush effectively when the cistern was only half full. British Patent 4990 for 1819 was issued to a Mr. Albert Giblin for this product. Giblin was an employee of Thomas Crapper, who bought the patent rights from Giblin.
Busted! The most famous product attributed to Thomas Crapper wasn’t invented by him at all. The “Silent Valveless Water Waste Preventer” (No. 814) was a siphonic discharge system that allowed a toilet to flush effectively when the cistern was only half full. British Patent 4990 for 1819 was issued to a Mr. Albert Giblin for this product. Giblin was an employee of Thomas Crapper, who bought the patent rights from Giblin.
4. Myth: Duct Tape will fix anything
Busted! In his 20 years of plumbing experience, Mike has seen more than one pipe fixed with plastic cups and duct tape. While these measures may get you through the weekend, they are NOT long term solutions. Call a professional, licensed and insured plumber to fix your pipes.
Busted! In his 20 years of plumbing experience, Mike has seen more than one pipe fixed with plastic cups and duct tape. While these measures may get you through the weekend, they are NOT long term solutions. Call a professional, licensed and insured plumber to fix your pipes.
3. Myth: You can put ANYTHING edible down a garbage disposal.
Busted! Even the best plumber might not be able to save your garbage disposal if you put the wrong things down it. Make sure you run water, LOTS OF IT during and after you are running your disposal. Don’t put stringy things, such as celery stalks or rhubarb down the drain. It will bind up the motor. Things like bones, coffee grounds and egg shells are also a big no-no in the garbage disposal because they will dull the disposal’s blades. Lastly, don’t overfill your disposal before running it.
Busted! Even the best plumber might not be able to save your garbage disposal if you put the wrong things down it. Make sure you run water, LOTS OF IT during and after you are running your disposal. Don’t put stringy things, such as celery stalks or rhubarb down the drain. It will bind up the motor. Things like bones, coffee grounds and egg shells are also a big no-no in the garbage disposal because they will dull the disposal’s blades. Lastly, don’t overfill your disposal before running it.
2. Myth: If I do it myself, I can definitely save money.
Busted! Plumbing isn’t a “do-it-yourself” project. Homeowners can end up making the problem worse and increasing the cost to fix it because their “repair” caused bigger problems! Do-it-yourself plumbing can be a hazard to you our your home and family if something you do causes gas leaks, sewer back-ups, plumbing leaks or improperly vented C02. Call a reputable, licensed plumber first to save money later.
Busted! Plumbing isn’t a “do-it-yourself” project. Homeowners can end up making the problem worse and increasing the cost to fix it because their “repair” caused bigger problems! Do-it-yourself plumbing can be a hazard to you our your home and family if something you do causes gas leaks, sewer back-ups, plumbing leaks or improperly vented C02. Call a reputable, licensed plumber first to save money later.
1. Myth: Plumbers NEVER call back!
Busted! Call us - 8 a.m.- 6 p.m., Monday through Friday at 716-628-6245 and if we miss your call, we will call you back - we promise! When schedules permit, we will schedule our visit around your schedule. Feel free to email us at: emjaycarney@msn.com. You can reach us by mail at: MJ Carney Plumbing Service, P.O. Box 171, Gasport, NY 14067.
Busted! Call us - 8 a.m.- 6 p.m., Monday through Friday at 716-628-6245 and if we miss your call, we will call you back - we promise! When schedules permit, we will schedule our visit around your schedule. Feel free to email us at: emjaycarney@msn.com. You can reach us by mail at: MJ Carney Plumbing Service, P.O. Box 171, Gasport, NY 14067.
Top 10 Plumbing Myths - Busted!
MJ Carney Plumbing Service • P.O. Box 171, Gasport, NY 14067 • Email: emjaycarney@msn.com
716-628-6245
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