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Do you offer green plumbing solutions?
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Date : 8/13/2009
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Yes! St. Pete Plumbing can help reduce your water waste with state-of-the-art green solutions for both your home and business. With our latest products and systems you can cut your water usage by as much as 50% or more. Did you know that by installing a circulating system in your home you could save water and energy while having instantaneous hot water in your shower? It’s true. By circulating your hot water, you won’t have to run the water for several minutes waiting for it to get hot. You can actually be standing in the shower when you turn it on.
Solar water heater systems can save as much as 90% of the energy used by a conventional water heater. You can also become eligible for both federal and state tax breaks as well as utility rebates.
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Do you specialize in residential or commercial services?
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Date : 8/13/2009
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Although we’ve made our name in solving home plumbing emergencies, we have a rich history with commercial plumbing. We’ve designed and installed the plumbing for such major buildings as The Pier in St. Petersburg, Palms of Pasadena Hospital, the Hilton hotel in downtown St. Petersburg, Essilor eye glass factory, prisons, laboratories, schools, dialysis clinics, hospitals, and restaurants.
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What kind of services do you offer?
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Date : 8/13/2009
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We handle plumbing emergencies. We also offer a program where we can come out and inspect your plumbing to prevent emergencies from happening in the first place. Our services include everything from simple faucet repairs to kitchen and bath remodels. We can replace sewer and water lines, bath, kitchen fixtures, and water heaters. If you’re planning a new bath or kitchen, we can help with the design.
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I live in Tampa. Can you take care of my plumbing needs?
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Date : 8/13/2009
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Yes we can. We service the entire Tampa Bay area. We have hundreds of satisfied customers from St. Petersburg, Seffner to Tarpon Springs and all areas in between. Our trucks are armed with GPS system and diesel engines that can get over 20 miles per gallon. Thanks to our efficiency, you won’t see any extra charges.
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I hear my toilet running every 10 minutes. What is the problem?
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Date : 8/13/2009
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If your toilet runs on its own, it could be as simple as the flapper not seating on the flush valve properly. The flapper could be warped and in need of replacement. We have found that with the advent of chloramines (Ammonia & Chlorine) in municipal water systems flappers, as well as faucet washers, are not lasting as long. Older toilets have a brass flush valve that may be pitted or have scale deposits. This can be fixed with steel wool of abrasive paper. If this doesn’t work you will have to remove the tank and replace the flush valve. Another cause might be the fill valve malfunctioning or the refill tube might be inserted too deep into the overflow. If you have trouble repairing the toilet, or it is giving you problems, call St. Pete Plumbing.
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I hear water running in my home but nothing is on, what can it be?
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Date : 8/13/2009
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Check to see if any of your faucets are dripping. If not, then check to see if any of the toilets are running. You may have to put dye in the tank and see if it shows up in the toilet bowl to confirm a leak. Check the safety relief line off the water heater to see if water is dripping from the line. It could be something more serious, such as the water service is leaking or an under slab leak. We can help with any of these problems. Just give us a call.
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The water in my shower isn’t as hot as the water in the rest of my home. Can this be fixed?
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Date : 8/13/2009
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Some single handle showers have a built in limit stop under the handle. You can remove the handle and adjust the stop to allow it to move more towards the hot side. If it’s a pressure-balanced valve, the balancing spool could have debris in it and can’t move, throwing the temperature off. It could also be any single handle faucet in your home, where its cartridge has gone bad, letting the cold water cross over to the hot line. Call us if you need help. We’ll have your shower at just the right temperature in no time.
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Can you tell me exactly how much a plumbing job will cost?
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Date : 8/13/2009
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Our trained technicians at St. Pete Plumbing will diagnose the problem in person, so we’ll know exactly what it will take to get the job done and you’ll know exactly what it will cost before we start. It isn’t fair to you when other plumbing companies give you a price over the phone. Until the plumbing technician sees the source of the problem, it is impossible to know what measures should be taken or what options are best for you. Once we’ve diagnosed the problem and agreed on the best solution, you can count on St. Pete Plumbing to give you a fair price.
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What are the advantages of soft water?
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Date : 8/13/2009
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Hard water can be a frustrating nuisance for people of the Tampa Bay area. It causes calcification on faucets and fixtures and leaves a “dirty” feeling after washing your hands or taking a shower. Soft water will keep your Faucets, fixtures, shower doors, and tiles clean and shinny. It will help your pipes, water heater, and appliances late much longer. With soft water you will use a lot less soaps and detergents. Call St. Pete Plumbing today and have a water softener installed.
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What do I do if my garbage disposer is jammed?
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Date : 8/13/2009
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Many models come with a tool attached to the unit. This tool can be inserted into the bottom of the disposer and “crank” it, freeing up the disposer. If it doesn’t have the tool you can try an Allen wrench. If this method doesn’t work, don’t use the disposer. You may cause serious damage to the disposer motor or even your homes electrical system. St. Pete Plumbing will fix your jammed disposer. If we can’t, the unit probably needs a replacement. We carry 8 different models.
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I have low water pressure in my home. What can be done about it?
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Date : 8/13/2009
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There are several things that could cause low water pressure in your home, including a partially closed or malfunctioning shut off valve, a crimped line, or deposits that build up in an old galvanized piping.
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