Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for Temecula’s Wells Plumbing

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

The Wells Company, certified heating, plumbing, and air conditioning specialists, is pleased to announce their new affiliation with the Temecula Chamber of Commerce. Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held on Wednesday, January 11, 2012.

“We’ve been serving the Temecula Valley now for nearly a decade and we feel that our membership in the Temecula Chamber will allow us to serve the Valley at a new level,” said company founder Bob Wells. “We’re very excited about the direction of our company and this community.”

The Wells Company services both home owners and business owners, specializing in repair and maintenance of residential and commercial refrigeration, heating units, and all plumbing needs. Known for their commitment to fast and reliable customer service, they employ a staff of technicians that boasts over 35 years of experience in the industry.
Mr. Wells concluded by adding, “Wednesday’s ribbon cutting ceremony represents a renewal of our commitment to this great community.”

The Wells Company can be reached at 951-375-6856.

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Temecula and Murrieta Sewer Repair

Posted on December 7, 2011 by admin

Temecula and Murrieta Sewer Repair

Having Temecula Sewer Repair problems in your home used to mean digging massive trenches in your yard, ruining your landscaping, and a huge (not to mention expensive) mess. Fortunately, as your Murrieta and Temecula Plumbing experts, we have turned that inconvenience into a thing of the past. Thanks to new advances in sewer pipe repair technology, you can replace or repair your broken Temecula or Murrieta sewer line without the nightmare of destroying your yard, walkway, porch, garage, or driveway.

Using a Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) method we can reline an existing sewer pipe. Upon completion the relined pipe will be impenetrable to root infiltration with minimal or no excavation required. Primary uses for this are in heavily landscaped properties, under buildings, vertical roof drains, and under sidewalks or roadways.

What is CIPP?

Cured in Place Pipe is a trenchless technique that allows Wells Plumbing to repair pipes in your sewer through relining rather than replacing the existing pipes. The method accounts for tens of thousands of kilometers of sewer repair worldwide. CIPP is a trenchless technique that avoids traffic problems, excavation, resurfacing work, and the hassle of digging up your beautiful landscaping due to a Temecula or Murrieta sewer problem.

No digging is required when you use our sewer relining services. Regardless of whether your pipes are cracked, broken, root infested, or any other degree of damage, we can clean out any debris present and install a new pipe sleeve inside, essentially making your Temecula sewer pipes new again!

Contact us today with any of your plumbing repair needs. We’ll be glad to provide you with friendly, speedy, and affordable service.

Proudly serving Temecula and these surrounding areas:

Murrieta Plumbers
Lake Elsinore Plumbers
Hemet Plumbers
Menifee Plumbers
Wildomar Plumbers
Winchester Plumbers

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Angle Stop Replacements: Preventing Leaking Valves In The Pipes Of Your Kitchen Sink And Toilets

Posted on November 21, 2011 by admin

Angle stop replacements can often help to keep household plumbing in good condition. Angle stops may be located under the kitchen sink, the bathroom sink and the toilet. Unfortunately, these parts sometimes fail after a few decades of disuse and corrosion, and replacing them becomes necessary.

Start by shutting off the water supply to the house as well as the shutoff valve behind the hot water heater. Open the faucet above the leak and run it until the water stops flowing. Then, disconnect the lines that connect the stops and the faucets, and move them away from the repair area.

To remove the valves, turn them clockwise using a crescent wrench. When the mechanism has loosened, grasp it and turn it manually until it comes loose from the pipe. If the fitting is a compression fitting, use channel lock pliers to grip the compression collar while using a crescent wrench to turn the fitting.

Take the stops to the hardware store and purchase two identical new stops. If needed, speak to someone knowledgeable in the plumbing department and ask them to find an exact replacement. Before screwing the stops back into place at home, wrap the ends of the pipe or the compression stop with Teflon tape.

Once the stops are installed, they should be turned off by spinning them fully to the right. Then, turn the water supply on and check to ensure that there are no leaks. If no leaks are present, reconnect the water lines.

If the faucet is not yet connected to stops using flexible lines, take the time to purchase flex lines at the hardware store and replace your old metal water lines. Also, before changing the entire valve, try turning the packing nut underneath the valve knob to see if the leak stops. Be careful not to apply too much torque to any valve as the plastic parts may become damaged or break.

Of course, it’s never wrong to seek professional assistance with this task and as your premier plumber in Murrieta and Temecula, Wells Plumbing can get the job done quickly, effectively, and affordably! Call us today!

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Temecula and Murrieta Plumbing Answers: High Efficiency Toilets

Posted on October 19, 2011 by admin

Throughout our long history as plumbers in Murrieta and Temecula, we have seen water shortages become more common and regulations are increasing in regards to conservation. The issue is relatively simple- find ways to meet our needs while using less water. One popular approach is the installation of high-efficiency toilets. Did you know that your old toilet may consume as much as 7 gallons per flush. If you have one or more old toilet in your home or business, it makes sense both from an economic and environmental standpoint to replace it with a water-conserving model. Many of these high-efficiency toilets can cut water usage in half or more!

Consider these economic facts…

According to the American Water Works Association, Americans flush the toilets in their homes an average of five times per person per day. In a family of four with older toilets in the home consuming 5 gallons per flush, this translates to about 25 gallons per person per day (5 flushes x 5 gallons per flush) for a total of 100 gallons just for the family to flush the toilet every day. That’s a staggering 36,500 gallons per year! Installing a high efficiency toilet that uses only 2 gallons per flush cuts this annual number all the way down to 14,600 gallons- a marked decrease.

It doesn’t take much to realize the type of savings and consumption you could see if the older toilet is in your place of business. Imagine a restaurant with two toilets, a dozen employees, and customers 7 days a week. The usage numbers can skyrocket, along with your water bill, faster than you think. Installing a high-efficiency toilet could save you a substantial amount of money.

In rural areas just outside of Temecula and Murrieta and in other parts of Riverside County, municipal services may not be available. Water-efficient toilets in these situations reduce the amount of waste flowing into septic tanks and extend the lives of the systems. If you use well water, an efficient toilet reduces the run time of your well pump, reducing your electrical consumption and increasing the life of your pump.

We realize that you may have specific questions regarding high-efficiency toilets for your home or business and as your Temecula and Murrieta plumbing specialists, we welcome your calls and inquiries. Please feel free to contact us at any time with questions.

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Garbage Disposal Odors

Posted on October 13, 2011 by admin

Garbage Disposal Odors

Garbage disposals odors can start smelling up the kitchen quickly due to food trapped in the blades or under the lid. Here are a few tips for a fresh smelling disposal. Be sure to check with you manufacture before trying these tips to ensure the safety of your appliance. Remember to always run water when grinding items in the garbage disposal.

Tip #1: LEMONS – Using lemons is an inexpensive way to rid your disposal of any strong odor. Cut the lemon into small sections and toss it down the disposal when it is grinding. Oranges work as well as the citrus scent gets rid of most strong odors.

Tip #2: ICE CUBES- Ice cubes can also be used to remove strong odors and can also sharpen the blades at the same time.

Tip #3 BAKING SODA AND VINEGAR –Turn on the garbage disposal and pour about 1 cup of dry baking soda with a cup of distilled white vinegar to help remove strong odors. Let me water run at the same time.

Tip #4 BRUSH CLEAN- It is a good idea to brush the inside of the garbage disposal unit with a dish brush. Be sure to unplug and disconnect the unit before attempting to put your hand or a tool down the disposal.

Tip #5 CLEAN THE LID- Clean the top of the garbage disposal lid with soap, water and a dish brush to remove food particles.

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Tankless Water Heaters

Posted on August 31, 2011 by admin

What is a Tankless Water Heater?

Tankless Water Heaters, also called Instantaneous or Demand Water Heaters, provide hot water only as it is needed. Traditional storage water heaters produce standby energy losses that cost you money. We do not leave our homes heated while vacationing. We only heat our homes when there is a demand for heat. In the same way, a Tankless Water Heater is used only when there is a demand for hot water.

How do Tankless Water Heaters work?

Tankless Water Heaters heat water directly without the use of a storage tank. Therefore, they avoid the standby heat losses associated with storage water heaters. When a hot water tap is turned on, cold water travels through a pipe into the unit. In an electric Tankless Water Heater an electric element heats the water. In a gas-fired Tankless Water Heater a gas burner heats the water. As a result, Tankless Water Heaters deliver a constant supply of hot water. You don’t need to wait for a storage tank to fill up with enough hot water. Typically, Tankless Water Heaters provide hot water at a rate of 2 – 5 gallons (7.6 – 15.2 liters) per minute. Typically, gas-fired Tankless Water Heaters will produce higher flow rates than electric Tankless Water Heaters. Some smaller Tankless Water Heaters, however, cannot supply enough hot water for simultaneous, multiple uses in large households. For example, taking a shower and running the dishwasher at the same time can stretch a Tankless Water Heater to its limit. To overcome this problem, you can install a “whole house” type Tankless Water Heater or install two or more Tankless Water Heaters, connected in parallel for simultaneous demands of hot water. You can also install separate Tankless Water Heaters for appliances—such as a clothes washer or dishwater—that use a lot of hot water in your home.