Dorothy Skinner

Is my Hot Water Heater Still Under Warranty?

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A good hot water heater used to last about 20 years. Now … not so much. Now warranties typically expire after about five years. We’ve been in business long enough to remember when a company would warranty their product for 10. And even then, they lasted well beyond the warranty. We install Bradford White water heaters because the warranty covers both the tank and parts for six years. You can pay additional for a 10 years. That’s a good warranty.

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Oh oh – A Controversy about How to Use a Garbage Disposal

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Coconut Oil, Garbage Disposals, and Drain Lines Don't Mix Well.Have you noticed it too?

My last post about how to use a garbage disposal suggested running lots of cold water after use to help prevent drains from clogging up.

If you check several different sources you will get several different opinions. We had different opinions from our own plumbers. They asked would you prefer your clog close to the sink – or further down the line?

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2 Ways To Keep Your Drains Healthy with Holiday Guests

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Happy Thanksgiving from Gary's Quality Plumbing.TWO THINGS we are thinking about today. The holiday season is here. I know that it’s coming earlier every year, right?

  1. Preparation. Company’s coming and we want to make sure that everything is up and running properly. By “running” I mean that your drains aren’t going to back up and cause a mess and embarrassment. Check to see if toilets are flushing correctly and if your sinks, shower or tub drains seem a little sluggish. Before the doorbell rings and guests arrive you will want to have those things taken care of.
  2. Control. You can avoid most clogged drain problems over the holidays with a few simple steps:

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Veterans, Thank You For Your Service

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Veterans, thank you for your service.Veterans Day falls on November 11 annually. We thank all Veterans for their service to the United States – and especially on this anniversary.

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month the end of the war was marked 100 years ago by the signing of the armistice.  Veterans Day honors those military veterans who served our great country in all wars.

Don’t Miss This Chance to Save Money – Faucet Friday!

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It's Faucet Friday - don't let your outdoor faucet freeze.
Prevent frozen outdoor faucets with today’s Faucet Friday promotion.

Hey North Texas – Have you been watching the weather forecast?

We might be getting an early freeze. But no worries on the plumbing front … we’re here to help with Faucet Friday!

Friday, November 9th only – on outdoor faucets* purchased through and installed by us – your faucet fixture price is at our cost.

Don’t miss this one day sale! Call Gary’s Quality Plumbing Now at 972-424-6479 to get on the schedule.  Get your outside faucets checked and winterized today and stop that drip before the freeze.

*Faucet Friday promotion does not apply to indoor faucets. Outdoor faucets only.

Point-of-Use Hot Water Dispensers Have Many Great Uses

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Instant hot water dispensers make quick work of a steaming mug of hot chocolate.
What’s better than a steaming mug of hot chocolate on a cool autumn day?

When you’re remodeling your kitchen or just deciding to update it, hot water dispensers can make your everyday life much easier. As the weather turns colder with the changing seasons, wouldn’t it be handy to have instant hot water, right at your fingertips? Or maybe you’re taking care of someone with health concerns, every second must be mastered to care for them efficiently. Instant hot water dispensers from InSinkErator might be just what you need to respond faster to those needs.  [Read more…] about Point-of-Use Hot Water Dispensers Have Many Great Uses