Bay Area Plumbing services

How Easy is Bathroom Installation?

mcplumbing2009 — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:35:06 +0000

It is very easy. After all the only things needed are some bath faucets, a bathroom sink, some pipes and maybe even a bathtub. Is that the common perception? Isn’t there something else required? Yes, it is the knowledge of an expert. Bathroom fittings have to be installed carefully in order to avoid problems such as leaks and ensuring that the water easily flows into the floor drain. The pipes have to be correctly installed to ensure that the water pressure is maintained. For any help in bathroom plumbing installation, contact the experts at Mike Counsil Plumbing at 408-272-4900, 650-965-2400 or 510-739-1100.

Cleaning Stubborn Clogs

mcplumbing2009 — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:52:55 +0000

So there is this stubborn drain clog that just refuses to go away. Various cleaning methods have been tried to clear the drain including the use of a plumbing snake. What can be done now? It is time to call the experts at Mike Counsil Plumbing. Mike Counsil Plumbing offers hydro-jetting, which is often the answer to most cleaning problems. The most stubborn build up of grease is often cleared with the use of hydro-jetting. For further information about hydro-jetting or other plumbing help, Mike Counsil Plumbing can be contacted at 408-272-4900, 650-965-2400 or 510-739-1100.

Avoiding Sewer Line Block Ups

mcplumbing2009 — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:07:26 +0000

It helps to keep the sewer cleaning to a minimum in order to save time, money and avoid clogs. This can be done if sewer lines are properly maintained. How is this achieved? Simple care taken while using the bathroom goes a long way. Care should be taken to ensure no plastic materials passes through the sewer drain. No bags or other item that choke the sewer should be flushed through the toilet. In case of problems or if sewer line replacement in Los Altos or other neighboring areas is required, Mike Counsil Plumbing can be contacted at 650-965-2400.

Advantages of Using Tankless Water Heaters

mcplumbing2009 — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:50:54 +0000

Now that there is an option of using the traditional water heater or the tankless hot water heater, which one should be used? That depends on personal preferences, but the advantages of tankless water heaters are many. These advantages include space savings, supply of a higher volume of water, up to 50% lower energy consumption, longer life and no rusting of tanks as there are no tanks to store water. For more information on tankless water heaters, a comparison of water heater prices and information on the availability of water heater parts, contact Mike Counsil Plumbing at 408-272-4900.

Tips for Designing a Bathroom

mcplumbing2009 — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:05:27 +0000

Care taken during installation will help in making a bathroom highly functional and aesthetic. The bathroom door should open to face the bathroom sink. This is not only convenient but also looks good. A mirror above the sink will add to the look. The floor should slope mildly towards the floor drain in order to drain the water quickly and completely. Also, decisions regarding the placement of bath faucets and bathtubs have to be made to suite one’s preferences. Based on use and needs, the best water heater has to be installed. Mike Counsil Plumbing helps with all the decisions and installation. They can be contacted at 408-272-4900.

Plumbing Maintenance

mcplumbing2009 — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:01:42 +0000

The early bird catches the worm. This cannot make more sense than in maintaining plumbing as it is too expensive to redo the plumbing. Regular drain cleaning will help avoid a clogged drain. In case of clogged sewer lines, a plumbing snake can be used to clear it. A plumbing maintenance contract will not only help avoid clogging but techniques such as video inspection plumbing can help detect problems such as corrosion or leakage early on. Mike Counsil Plumbing can be contacted for all kinds of bathroom plumbing repair in Los Altos. They can be contacted at 650-965-2400 for information on contracts for plumbing maintenance.

How to Avoid Frequent Repiping

mcplumbing2009 — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:01:05 +0000

Repiping is a huge job that one does not want to redo. The best way to avoid repiping is to carefully plan the water usage during plumbing installation. It is necessary to estimate the flow of water in order to maintain the water pressure. For example, the number of bathroom faucets that will be in use and whether normal hot water heaters or tankless water heaters are used. Use of copper pipes prevents problems that occur due to rusting. Also, good maintenance measures such as video inspection plumbing will help fix problems early. Mike Counsil Plumbing will help with repipes and can be contacted at 650-965-2400.

How to Buy a New Water Heater

mcplumbing2009 — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:58:12 +0000

There are various parameters to be taken into account while buying a new water heater. First one has to decide on the type of water heater. It can be electric or gas water heaters or on demand water heaters. Other factors include the size of the water heater, its volume and energy consumption. The water heater parts should be widely available in case of a repair. In order to get the best deal, it is wise to compare the water heater prices of different dealers before making the purchase. Mike Counsil Plumbing helps with buying, installing and maintaining hot water heaters and can be contacted at 510-739-1100.

Maintaining Clean Pipes

mcplumbing2009 — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:45:59 +0000

The pipes that lead to and from the utility areas should be clean and free of blockages. Ensuring that the floor drains are clean goes a long way in keeping the pipes from blocking. Years of use might still lead to formation of some clogs in the pipes. Sometimes the use of a drain snake or drain auger is required to clear clogs. For regular maintenance and all kinds of plumbing help, contact Mike Counsil Plumbing.

Mike Counsil Plumbing caters to all kinds of plumbing services from leak detection to plumbing installation. More information about them can be obtained by visiting their website or contacting them at 650-965-2400.

Save with Tankless Water Heaters

mcplumbing2009 — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:28:50 +0000

Hot water heaters are a major source of energy consumption. Even the best water heaters undergo problems such as corrosion of the water tank and loss of heat from the tank. Electric tankless heaters completely avoid the water tank and are better than traditional water heaters. The instant water heater helps in saving energy and thus reduces the utility bill.

Mike Counsil Plumbing offer installation and repair services for tankless heaters, including Bosch tankless water heaters. Their services can be requested from their website or by contacting them at 408-272-4900.