Is your water heater not working correctly?

Poor performance and high energy costs may be the result of improper installation. If you already have a water heater that’s been running for quite some time, and you are experiencing difficulties with it, it is time to contact a water heater repair plumber.

Our professionals are equipped with the knowledge required to fix and replace your water heater. They will be able to diagnose issues with the machine. Our plumbers have the required experience working with several types of heaters, giving you the assurance that we can deal with the situation. We service commercial water heaters for your business and for your home. We use Bradford White water heaters for all our standard installs.

J2 Plumbing uses high quality, high efficiency contractor grade units with reliable warranties. We work with all size electric and gas water heaters. Fed regulations have changed many of the options for larger (60, 75 and 80 gallon tanks) so we would be happy to talk to you about your options.

Electric Hybrid heaters and tankless water heaters have become the favorite upgrade for those oversized tank heaters of the past. Several commercial settings are moving to tankless water heaters as well, both for efficiency and extra space.

Trust and believe we get it. After all,  J2 Plumbing has been owned and operated by a Decatur, Georgia family, just like yours,. That’s why here at J2 Plumbing we’re doing everything we can to make sure that you are completely satisfied with your new Gas, Electric, or Tankless water heater, and to keep the price as low as we can make it.

As you know, all of our units come with a manufacturer warranty, to make sure that our work and your new water heater are in top working condition for as long as we can reasonably expect them to.

Our plumbers are trained and extremely skill educated, ensuring that you are getting precisely what you want out of your gas or electric water heater.

If you are looking for Decatur, Georgia water heater repair plumbers, you’ve come to the right place, and you will find our service providers meet your needs.

Are you using hard water to supply your home?

Hard water is usually safe to drink but it contains excess metals or minerals like calcium and iron that can often create problems in cleaning and appliance uses.

The importance of a water softener system that softens the water by eliminating the minerals that make the water to be hard.

The benefits of using a water softener system:

Extensive Life for the Appliances
The minerals present in hard water cause buildup inside the appliances that reduces their overall efficiency and shorten their functional life.

Using a water softener system for your household will prolong the life of your water heater, dishwasher, washing machines and other home appliances run by water.

Thus you can save your money by preventing the frequent replacement of those appliances. Moreover, longer lifespan of these appliances is also good for the environment by conserving energy and raw materials for manufacturing them and reducing waste.

Trouble-free Cleaning

When you are washing clothes and dishes in hard water, chances are there may be streaks, white spots and soapy residue.

Now when you use a water softener system, you are less likely to experience these problems. It helps in thorough rinsing of soap residue in dishes and clothes.

In addition, using a water softener is helpful for your skin and hair by making them softer, smoother and cleaner while using the water. Soft water helps by reducing the amount of detergent or soap that you need for cleaning. Thus you can save money on lower expenses on those products. Now, with less foam and soap scum, you can enjoy cleaner bathtubs, sinks and showers. You will definitely find them easier to maintain after installing the water softener system in your home.

Faster Water Heating

Once you use the water softener system, you can experience faster water heating than hard water. A study conducted on both hard and soft water revealed that water softener is capable of improving efficiency of the electric water heaters by 22 percent. Now, improved efficiency means lesser energy consumption and lower electricity bills.

Cleaner Plumbing System

Hard water often causes deposits on the pipes and plumbing fixtures. Those buildup deposits cause corrosion and clogs in the plumbing and may create problems in the entire plumbing system. By installing a water softener system, you can reduce mineral deposits, eliminate the risks of corrosion and clogs and help fixtures to perform more efficiently. Thus you are able to enjoy the extending life of your home plumbing system.

Choosing and Installing a Tankless Water Heater

Understand the Requirement of Hot Water

Through the use of a relatively small size tankless water heater, it’s possible to offer enough amount of support to the dishwasher, kitchen and bathroom.  It is important to know about the usage pattern and cold water temperature. Flow rates are important when choosing the best water heater for your home.

By using a zoning technique, you can have multiple tankless water heaters installed to circulate water around the house properly. A single water heater can be used for the kitchen and bathroom, while another one can be used for the laundry area and additional bathrooms in the house.

Compatibility of Your Venting Material
According to the specification of manufacturers and codes of local building, venting material must be chosen for the tankless water heater. Stainless steel venting material is generally seen with these kind of tankless water heaters. With proper sealing, chances of emitting carbon monoxide can be eliminated.  Make sure you hire an experienced plumber, he will know the proper specifications needed for your home or business.

Be Prepared for a Review from Your Building Department
If your plumber abides by all the rules and regulations regarding the building codes, you will have no issues from the building department concerning the installation of your tankless water heater.

In above grade homes, sewage systems operate based on gravity, wherein sewage flows downhill and enters a municipal sewer line or a septic tank.  However, sewage that originates in a basement of a home is typically situated below septic or sewage lines and gravity can’t be applied to move the waste.  In such instances, a sewage pump needs to be installed.

The function of a sewage pump is to move sewage liquids and solids between one location and another.  Typically, in residential applications, sewage is pumped from a sewage basin to a sewer system or a septic tank.  A sewage pump is installed at the lowest point of the sewage basin.  The basin itself is placed at or below the floor level of the basement.

Since the pump is submerged most of the time, it is also referred to as a submersible sewage pump. Sewage pump can be automatic, manual or dual mode.  Manual pumps need be manually turned on/off as the need arises.  Automatic pumps have a floating switch, which turns the pump on and off whenever sewage in the basin reaches a certain level.

Due to a possibility of sewage overflow, it is generally not advised to use a manual sewage pump inside of a sewage basin. Sewage pumps are centrifugal pumps, with special design considerations enabling solids to pass without clogging the pump.  When the pump is turned on, the motor starts to rotate the impeller, creating the pressure that pushes water into the impeller and from there into the discharge pipe.

The pump housing, which contains a motor and an impeller, is made with cast iron and is built for long term use. While the most common use of a sewage pump is to pump residential waste, some models can also be used in industrial, commercial and agricultural applications.

To Our Customers and Community:

The entire team at J Squared Plumbing Company, Inc is committed to continuing to serve you and protecting the health of our communities. We are actively monitoring the many ongoing developments and are taking steps to help prevent Coronavirus from impacting our employees, customers, suppliers, and partners.

Although circumstances continue to evolve, we’re following all recommended procedures to ensure our locations remain safe, operational, and ready to serve all our customers as needed.

All of our J Squared Plumbing Company, Inc locations remain open and are ready to fulfill all service request, whether by phone, email, or in person. Our service departments remain ready and focused on providing timely repairs in the field.

We are closely following guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other state and local agencies regarding prevention and preparedness.

As a precaution, we’ve taken the following steps:

• Increased our cleaning efforts on accessible surface areas.
• Reinforced personal health and safety guidelines for employees.
• Increased supplies and accessibility for hand-washing and sanitizing stations within our warehouses, office, and service vehicle areas.

J Squared Plumbing Company, Inc prides itself on providing the highest quality equipment, parts, service, and solutions, and we remain committed to servicing our customers and business partners while keeping our communities as safe as possible.

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