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Ways to unclog a toilet that won’t drain

Ways to unclog a toilet that won’t drainIs your toilet clogged and is being a pain? Try these tips below to help you drain your toilet!

Plunger

While this may seem like a basic tool, not every household has one. If you don’t have a plunger, we recommend going to the nearest supermarket or tool store to find one. If this doesn’t work, try our next trick.

Hot Water and Dish Soap

Start by heating a gallon of water on the stove, don’t let it reach a boiling point. Next, pour dish soap into your toilet and let it sit while the water heats up. When your water is ready, pour it down the toilet and let it sit for 15 minutes. After the time is up, flush your clog away! If this still doesn’t solve your problem, then try our last resort option below.

The Snake

If the above options didn’t solve your problem, then try our last resort Snake tool. This is a long tool that is inserted into the bottom of your toilet, once inserted, you will swirl it around to shake up what is clogging your toilet. This tool helps to reach clogs that are deeper in your pipes.

Contact PNS Plumbing to unclog your toilet

If these options don’t work, then you need to contact a professional to fix your issue. PNS Plumbing has many years of experience to solve any plumbing issue, and we can deploy a team member to your location rapidly. Contact us to fix your plumbing problems today.

Tankless Water Heaters

Energy-efficient options are becoming more readily available for most appliances in our homes. We have low-energy options for lighting, heat, air, and water usage. Consider getting rid of that bulky water heater taking up space and learn more about a tankless water heater.
Tankless water heaters are a great option to reduce energy output and costs by reducing your water usage. Tankless heaters are 24%-34% more efficient than a standard water heater. Often, they come with a warranty much longer than that of a counterpart. They should last around 20 years, nearly doubling the life span of a standard water heater. A tankless option is also safer for you and your home. Because there is no water stored anywhere, leaks and spills will not occur.
Additionally, some tankless options are wi-fi enabled, allowing the user to adjust temperature and monitor usage via a phone.
This is an on-demand water option, meaning energy is not required to store water but deliver hot water only as needed. The process is as follows:
  1. Water is turned on in a shower or faucet
  2. Flame ignites
  3. Coldwater flows through a heating element using either a gas or electric method.
  4. The desired temperature is met and maintained as the water reaches its destination.
  5. Usage complete
  6. Water stops flowing, and the flame turns off
The initial cost of a tankless water heater is more, but the heater will last longer than the traditional option, and the reduction in usage can offset the upfront cost. Consider your current energy usage and potential savings over time when determining if this is the right option for you.
A tankless water heater is much smaller than a standard option, allowing it to fit in compact spaces and remain out of sight. One of our professionals can work with you to determine if a tankless water heater option will work for you and schedule an installation.

Low-Pressure Water Faucets

Are you looking for easy and safe ways to reduce that pesky water bill? Consider installing a low-pressure water faucet. The cost-saving change is also beneficial to the environment, a win-win! Contrary to the name, a low-pressure tap will still maintain a good amount of pressure, but the type of engineering used in the product reduces the amount of water flowing through the faucet. With a low-flow or low-pressure option, you can plan to reduce your water use by about 30% and will notice a decrease in your water bill right away. The new faucet will pay for itself in around a year, depending on the model you choose. There are two options for low-flow faucets, Aerating and Laminar. As the name suggests, an aerating option adds air to the water stream and creates a spray, adding slightly more moisture than a standard faucet. An aerator can be added to a standard faucet to create the same effect for only a few dollars. Additionally, the aerator will add another filtration layer, ensuring you are using and drinking the best water possible. Water pressure is more regulated with an aerator as the filter will aid in creating a steadier stream.

A laminar option won’t add any additional moisture. If you’re considering a low-flow showerhead and live in a humid area, this may be the better option for you. Both options are cost and water-reducing, so either choice is a good one. There is a wide variety of low-pressure possibilities from which to choose, and you can find any aesthetic or design for which you are looking. Review your options at your local hardware store or your favorite online retailer, and give Putman and Sons a call when you are ready to install. Installing a new faucet is relatively quick and easy, and one of our trained professionals can complete the install in one short visit.

We look forward to assisting you. As always, give us a call with any questions.

What Type of Water Heater Do You Need?

Everybody loves hot water. A warm shower is the most basic of luxuries. However, an underpowered water heater can ruin the experience, leaving you jumping out of a suddenly cold shower as the hot water runs out. For many people, the best part of staying at a hotel is the endless hot water supply. With the right water heater installed in your home, you can have that experience every day.

Most homes have conventional water heaters that heat a storage tank full of water. These water heaters may be run on gas or electric power. They are generally the most affordable water heater to buy and install, but they come with one major drawback. Once the storage tank has been emptied, you are out of hot water.

It can take a long time, up to an hour and a half for some models, to heat a new tank of hot water. You can combat this problem by installing a huge tank, but larger tanks require more operating power. If you don’t often run out of hot water in your home, your current conventional water heater may be all you need. If you constantly find yourself frustrated by a lack of hot water, it might be time to consider other options.

Tankless water heaters heat water on demand as it passes through the device’s heating coils. They run best on natural gas, but tankless water heaters can also be installed in all-electric homes. As long as you choose an appropriately sized unit, you can have an endless supply of hot water.

Whether you go conventional or tankless, we can make sure you get to enjoy your long, hot showers. Give us a call, and we’ll help you figure out the best options for your needs and budget.

Medical Plumbing for Hospitals

Hospitals require the most complex plumbing systems of any commercial building.  Most commercial buildings require sprinkler systems, bathrooms, and hot water plumbing.  Medical facilities require all of this and more. Specialty plumbing systems are often necessary for diagnostic and pathology laboratories, surgical areas, dialysis centers, and sterilization rooms.

Keeping these plumbing systems maintained is a life or death matter. Many plumbing sub-systems in hospitals must meet regulatory requirements and are subject to licensing inspections regularly. Hospital administrators must plan their plumbing systems carefully, test them often, and maintain them well.

One task that falls to hospital administrators is finding qualified plumbers for installation and maintenance. The majority of commercial plumbers focus on retail and industrial buildings. They don’t have specialty knowledge of medical-grade plumbing systems. In some states, plumbers must have specialty certifications or licenses to work on medical gas lines. The search for an excellent medical plumber is an essential and challenging responsibility.

While a hospital is the most extreme example, most medical facilities have special plumbing needs. Doctor’s offices, dental offices, veterinary clinics, laboratories, and outpatient surgical centers are equipped with medical plumbing features. These facilities also require a relationship with a plumbing company that specializes in medical plumbing systems.

Preventative maintenance is essential in medical facilities. This is particularly true in any potential drainage backflow situation. Dirty water contaminating sterile environments can lead to patient complications. Installing heavy-duty fixtures and lines is vital to keep the equipment from breaking under the strain of constant use. Back-up systems are also essential. Medical facilities cannot jeopardize their patient’s health by suffering from water outages.

Start your search for an excellent medical plumber by mapping out your building’s systems. Then give us a call to talk about your requirements. We are an experienced medical plumbing company. You can rely on us to keep your medical facility running at all times.

Valuing Water

Putman & Son's Plumbing Valuing Water

Sustainable development relies on clean water. Our home, businesses, wellbeing, and environment depend on it. Plumbing harnesses clean water to provide convenience, health, and hygiene; something many of us now take for granted. World Water Day 2021 provides a time of reflection of what water means to each of us.

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