Plumbing

Zoom Drain expands further in Southeast Texas with new location in Houston

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 5, 2024
LSU, Holiday, Plumbing

HOUSTON, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoom Drain, a leading operator of drain and sewer services, announced the opening of its newest franchise location in Houston today.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoom Drain , a leading operator of drain and sewer services, announced the opening of its newest franchise location in Houston today.
  • The new location will offer drain and sewer services focusing on the repair, maintenance, and installation of everything "below the drain" to area residents.
  • Zoom Drain provides around-the-clock residential and commercial services centered on drain and sewer cleaning, sewer pipe video inspections, and more.
  • Zoom Drain Houston serves Bellaire, Fulshear, Houston, Katy and the Richmond areas.

PlumbSmart Plumbing & Drains: Exclusive Provider for American Standard Water Heaters

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Friday, February 2, 2024
Partnership, American Standard, Drainage, Water, Plumbing

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PlumbSmart Plumbing & Drains is pleased to announce its exclusive partnership with American Standard, making them the premier American Standard water heater provider in Asheville, NC, and Hendersonville, NC.

Key Points: 
  • ASHEVILLE, N.C., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PlumbSmart Plumbing & Drains is pleased to announce its exclusive partnership with American Standard, making them the premier American Standard water heater provider in Asheville, NC, and Hendersonville, NC.
  • "We are thrilled to be chosen as the premier provider for American Standard water heaters," said Don Hilderbrand, CEO of PlumbSmart Plumbing & Drains.
  • PlumbSmart Plumbing & Drains' technicians are well-equipped to install, maintain, and repair American Standard water heaters.
  • In addition to being the premier American Standard water heater provider, PlumbSmart Plumbing & Drains continues to offer a range of plumbing and drainage services.

Jelmar Launches New Industrial-Strength Cleaning Solution Delivering Advanced Results

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
CLR, Research, Plumbing

CHICAGO, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jelmar, LLC, the family-owned and women-owned manufacturer of home and industrial cleaning product lines, CLR Brands™, CLR PRO® and Tarn-X®, today announced the launch of a new industrial cleaning product CLR PRO MAX™ Industrial Descaler. The cleaner is specifically engineered to deliver faster, deeper results and dissolve and eliminate scale and rust build up from drains and industrial equipment that heats and cools liquids.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jelmar, LLC, the family-owned and women-owned manufacturer of home and industrial cleaning product lines, CLR Brands™, CLR PRO® and Tarn-X®, today announced the launch of a new industrial cleaning product CLR PRO MAX™ Industrial Descaler.
  • The cleaner is specifically engineered to deliver faster, deeper results and dissolve and eliminate scale and rust build up from drains and industrial equipment that heats and cools liquids.
  • The increased cleaning power and speed of CLR PRO MAX Industrial Descaler delivers improved operational efficiency of industrial equipment, resulting in overall improved energy consumption and utility savings.
  • Jelmar will continue to release new products alongside the new CLR PRO MAX Industrial Descaler in 2024 and beyond to build a CLR PRO MAX™ product portfolio with cleaning solutions made to tackle tough, heavy-duty industrial cleaning challenges.

Lake Norman Plumber on Call, a Plumber Near Me, Posts Plumbing Tips and Advice for Mooresville and Lake Norman Residents

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Blog, McCafferty, Plumbing

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Matthew McCafferty, Owner of Lake Norman Plumber on Call in Mooresville, North Carolina, is pleased to announce that he has just posted a blog that is filled with helpful plumbing tips and advice for Mooresville and Lake Norman residents.

Key Points: 
  • Check for leaks or cracks and signs of rust, and if any of these issues are visible, call Lake Norman Plumber on Call for assistance.
  • If so, this indicates the toilet has a leak and the homeowner should call a plumber for assistance.
  • As McCafferty notes, he and his team from Lake Norman Plumber on Call are ready, willing and able to help Mooresville and Lake Norman homeowners who are looking for a plumber near me with any plumbing related issues.
  • "We offer both scheduled and emergency plumbing services, and we are truly devoted to helping homeowners with all of their plumbing needs," he said.

Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires' Disease applauds U.S. EPA recommendation to increase minimum disinfectant levels and placing greater emphasis on protecting homes from legionella

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Legionnaires' disease, Biofilm, Drinking water, EPA, Health, French Foreign Legion, Risk, Public, CDC, Working Group, Bacteria, Water, Safety, Legionella, Chlorine, Plumbing

"We applaud the EPA for setting new guidelines to better ensure the safety of our water," said Tonya Winders, Executive Director of the Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires' Disease.

Key Points: 
  • "We applaud the EPA for setting new guidelines to better ensure the safety of our water," said Tonya Winders, Executive Director of the Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires' Disease.
  • According to the CDC, 96 percent of all Legionnaires' Disease cases are individual, sporadic cases and not related to outbreaks.
  • Legionnaires' Disease is a waterborne illness, caused by Legionella bacteria, which is present in biofilms in water systems.
  • The full Working Group report can be found here: https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-11/report-of-the-mdbp-ru...
    For more information on Legionnaires' Disease and the Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires' Disease, visit the Alliance's website: https://preventlegionnaires.org/ .

Knoxville plumber advises area residents to prep for colder weather by winterizing their homes

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Risk, Weather, Water damage, Freezing, Water supply, Heat, Plumbing

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the frigid winter season sets in, My Professional Plumber, a family-owned home service business serving greater Knoxville since 2010, is advising homeowners to protect their greatest asset by winterizing their pipes ahead of potential freezing weather. 

Key Points: 
  • Winterizing your home is crucial for preserving the integrity of your plumbing system."
  • This can prevent plumbing lines running through the garage from getting as cold as they might if exposed to outdoor temperatures.
  • The team of seasoned professionals at My Professional Plumber stands ready to assist homeowners in safeguarding their properties against winter-related plumbing woes.
  • To learn more about My Professional Plumber visit www.myplumbertn.com or call 865-221-7157 to schedule a consultation.

American Water Shares Reminders and Resolutions about Water Services for the New Year

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Utilities, Energy, Pressure, Freezing, Water, Plumbing

Save water and money inside your home:

Key Points: 
  • Save water and money inside your home:
    Run dishwashers and clothes washers only when they are full.
  • Use low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators to reduce the flow of water without reducing pressure.
  • When temperatures stay below freezing, allow a small trickle of water to run to help keep pipes from freezing.
  • Check for leaks after the first thaw by having a plumber walk your property to inspect water lines.

Bemis to Showcase a Trio of Innovative Products at CES 2024

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Consumer Electronics, Technology, Other Consumer, Health, General Health, Specialty, Apps, Applications, Retail, Home Goods, Mobile, Wireless, Consumer, Marketing, Multimedia, Booth, IOS, Dignity, History, Bidet, Internet of things, Empower, Discovery, CES, Skin, Amazon, Bemis Manufacturing Company, Plumbing

The company will spotlight all three at CES 2024 Jan. 9-12 in Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • The company will spotlight all three at CES 2024 Jan. 9-12 in Las Vegas.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240104578605/en/
    The Bio Bidet BB-1200 Bidet Toilet Seat and Bemis Living App.
  • “With the Bemis Living App and Bio Bidet BB-1200 seat, we’re at the forefront of bringing the U.S. an innovative, affordable, and consumer-friendly app-controlled bidet experience.
  • Visit Bemis at Booth 52832 in the Venetian Expo at CES, the biggest trade show in the world, where companies show the latest and greatest technology and smart home products.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Disaster-Preparedness Air Vent Pipe (TRO-976)

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Suite, Safety, Multimedia, DEPT, Sale, Plumbing

My design would help avoid flooding and damage by keeping channels flowing with efficiency."

Key Points: 
  • My design would help avoid flooding and damage by keeping channels flowing with efficiency."
  • The patent-pending invention provides a disaster-preparedness air vent pipe for connection at the inlet of a culvert pipe for increase in water flow.
  • It also would reduce the potential for flooding of the surrounding area.
  • 22-TRO-976, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.

Keep Thanksgiving and Black Friday from Going Down the Pipes

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 20, 2023
Bath, Water, Pressure, Oil, Plumbing

“If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, there are some things, beyond your grocery shopping, that you can do to prevent your holiday from going down the pipes,” said BJ Richardson, Division Plumbing Manager East with Service Experts.

Key Points: 
  • “If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, there are some things, beyond your grocery shopping, that you can do to prevent your holiday from going down the pipes,” said BJ Richardson, Division Plumbing Manager East with Service Experts.
  • Nothing puts a damper on Thanksgiving dinner quite like a backup.”
    Minor problems that have gone unnoticed will expose themselves when put under the added pressure of the holiday.
  • If you usually use flushable wipes, put them away so the multiplied traffic doesn’t wreak havoc on your pipes, even as a preventative.
  • All wastewater from your house regardless of where it’s coming from is ultimately “fighting” to get through the sewer pipes.