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Plumbing Tips
Below are some handy reference materials for home plumbing. Should you wish to perform your own plumbing maintenance using the
information we provide on this website, please be aware that Mr. Rooter Corporation cannot be held responsible for any actions
not taken by a trained Mr. Rooter technician.
Water Heaters
Use this handy guide to choosing the right size water heater. Total up the numbers from the questions below and make a selection.
- Number of people in household
- Number of tubs and/or showers
- Add 1 for a dishwasher
- Add 1 for a washing machine
- Add 1 for a whirlpool tub
- Miscellaneous additions*
*Other things to consider:
- If children are entering their teen years, you may want to add 1 to miscellaneous additions.
- If you want a more efficient water heater, consider an upgrade to a high-efficiency heater.
- If you find yourself running out of hot water, add 1 to miscellaneous additions or upgrade to a quick-recovery and/or high-efficiency water heater.
- If there is a whirlpool tub, use a 50-gal. or higher gas or electric heater as a minimum.
After determining the household total, use the following chart to determine the size of water heater necessary.
GAS:
- 4 or less: 30 gallon water heater
- 5 to 7: 40 gallon water heater
- 8 or more: 50 gallon water heater
ELECTRIC:
- 4 or less: 40 gallon water heater
- 5 or 6: 50 gallon water heater
- 7 or 8: 65 gallon water heater
- 9 or more: 80 gallon water heater
Emergency Shutoff Valves
You probably don't think about your plumbing system very often. After all, it’s not a very exciting subject and as long as it is working, there is
really nothing to think about, right? Wrong! Understanding a few basic facts about how your plumbing system works and what to do in case of a pipe
break or system backup can prevent plumbing headaches and even property loss in the future. First, the location of the main water shut-off is
important to know. If a pipe breaks and is flooding your house, the main water supply may be the fastest way to shut off the flow of water. As your
plumbing system enters your home either through a municipal water supply or private well you will find a main shut-off at the municipal water supply
meter or the pressure tank of a private well.
You should also find shut-off valves inside your home. Newer homes will have emergency shut-off valves for every fixture and appliance. However, in some
cases older homes do not have these shut-offs and owners should plan to have them installed.
Quick Tips
One of the most common causes of water damage to a home is a broken washing machine hose. Most rubber supply hoses are not meant to withstand constant
water pressure and can burst, so the emergency shut off valves to your washing machine should be shut off when the washing machine is not in use
and especially when you will not be home for an extended period.
Also, it is our suggestion that you throw out those rubber supply hoses and replace them with braided stainless steel “no-burst” washing machine
fill hoses. You can find these at your local hardware store, or simply call Mr. Rooter and we'll do it for you.
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