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Casey's Plumbing
"Great people, great service, no need to look anywhere else."
Keith Robins, Sherwood
"Very pleased with your company. I'll be recommending you to others".
Jo Hodges, Milwaukie
"Excellent - Explained everything well. Even made friends with my dog".
Ross Wine, King City
"Thom was great! Professional and good about explaining the process".
David Bleyle, Beaverton
"Great workmanship; competent and skilled".
Ken Moss, Gresham
"We found all of your people to be professional, friendly and considerate".
Michael Lowe, Beaverton
"The best! I am continuing to recommend you guys".
Carol Smith, Beaverton
"I saw my neighbor using you guys and knew they only use good companies".
Patricia Treece, West linn
"As usual, work was performed promptly and explained in detail".
Dan Ziglinski, Tigard
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Plumbing Fun Facts
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A third of people flush their toilet while they're still sitting on it.
The average person visits the toilet six to eight times a day. During these six to eight visits to the toilet a day, each individual uses approximately 57 sheets of toilet paper.
If a drip from your faucet fills an eight ounce glass in 15 minutes, it will waste 180 gallons per month and 2,160 gallons per year.
In the tomb of a king of the Western Han Dynasty in China (206 BC to 24 AD), archaeologists discovered a 2,000-year-old "toilet" - complete with running water, a stone seat and even a comfortable armrest! The finding: marked the earliest-known water closet, which is quite like what we are using today, in the entire world.
In a typical home, more than 9,000 gallons of water are wasted while running the faucet waiting for hot water.
As much as 15% of your annual water heating costs can be wasted heating this extra 9,000 gallons. (Ask us about the solution)
Though we all have heardthe many slang-words of which his cognomen is probably responsible for, the truth is... there is no hard evidence anywhere that English plumber, Thomas Crapper was the inventor of the modern-day amenity that often bears his less-than-flattering name (it's believed Crapper may have bought the patent rights from another man - Albert Giblin - and marketed the concept as his own).
The term "plumbers" was a popular name given to the covert White House Special Investigations Unit established during the presidency of Richard Nixon in response to the leaked "Pentagon Papers" documents. Their job was to plug intelligence leaks in the U.S. Government relating to the Vietnam War; hence the term "plumbers".
More toilets flush during half time of the Super Bowl than during any other time of year.
The toilet uses more water than any other appliance in the house.
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Recipe of the Month
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Grilled Tequila Shrimp
 "Lime and tequila-marinated shrimp grilled on skewers make an easy appetizer to enjoy all summer." - kellen.f
Servings - 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons tequila
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pinch garlic salt
1 pinch ground cumin
Ground black pepper to taste
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 (10 inch) wooden skewers
1 large lime, quartered
Directions
Whisk together the lime juice, tequila, olive oil, garlic salt, cumin, and black pepper in a bowl until well blended. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add the shrimp, seal bag and turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate 1 to 4 hours before grilling.
Soak skewers at least 30 minutes in water to prevent burning.
Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
Drain and discard marinade from shrimp.
Thread shrimp onto prepared skewers, 5 to 6 per skewer. Special thanks to...
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Greetings!
We're so happy to be writing today under a beautiful sunny blue sky and temperatures in the 70's. And yes; we are in our beautiful city of Portland. Spring has joyfully begun this week and like you, we're just loving it!
And with the warmer temperatures more opportunities also arise to complete those home projects you've been putting off all winter. So move those projects onto your calendar and Casey's Plumbing will be right there with you when you need a little help. If you do need help with one of your projects, be sure to print out our coupon below for some terrific savings.
This month we have decided to focus on older home water piping systems. Many people in homes piped with steel piping, find out the hard way that there really is a life expectancy to these older piping systems. If you own an older home with galvanized water piping, now would be an excellent time to plan for an upgrade. The longer you wait, the more restricted it can become and ultimately begin to develop leaks. If this sounds like your home, give us a call; we'll be glad to help in any way we can.
We also have included a "how to video" produced by Ace Hardware for those of you needing a little help with a jammed disposal.
So for now, enjoy the nice spring weather and we'll be back next month.
Thanks for your continued patronage.
Kindest Regards,
Brenda Casey / Owner and Operations Manager Casey's Plumbing - 503-620-9111  Caisie Breen / Owner and General Manager
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Are you drinking
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Galvanized pipes are usually found in homes over 40 years in age. Commonly, these pipes will rust from the inside out. The pipes will corrode over time and this rust accumulates restricting the flow.
Sometimes if the water is not in use for long periods of time and then turned on, you will see that the water is brownish in color or that fixtures have become rust stained.
Eventually the pipe becomes blocked or worse yet, it leaks or bursts. Ultimately these pipes must be replaced as a precaution to disaster.
Doesn't it make sense to have your system upgraded on YOUR schedule, before they rupture and cause damage?
FAQ's
* Will my house be torn up and left with holes in the wall?
Answer: No. We take special care to cover furniture and protect all your property during the process. And with our re-pipes, we include sheet rock repair as an option.
* Will we have to move out or be without water during the process?
Answer: Absolutely not. We are very sensitive to your comfort while we perform our work. You may be surprised at how " non intrusive" our re-pipes are! And at no time are you without water over night.
* Won't this kind of extensive work cost a fortune?
Answer: Although cost really is subjective to each individual, the cost to upgrade your home's plumbing system is an investment that will have benefits for many years to come. Water that's safer to drink, more water pressure, less faucet and fixture maintenance and in the worst case, avert the possibility of catastrophic failure.
Finally, schedule a Premiere Plus re-pipe package within the next 90 days and receive a FREE 50 gallon 6 year Standard Water Heater package*.
*Not good with other offers or work previously performed.
For questions or to schedule a plumber to come out, please call...
503-620-9111
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MORE THAN JUST A 20% SAVINGS
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  Our Diamond Club Plus members enjoy a number of benefits,
including 20% off any work performed*. They also receive special treatment when calling in for a service call; they go to the front of the line regardless of how many non-Diamond Club Plus customers were on the board. A Diamond Club Plus member will receive a FREE annual plumbing and electrical evaluation to ensure your system is safe and operating smoothly. And finally, it's FREE! The $14.95 monthly dues accumulate in an account to be used for future work. So let's say that you've been a member for 10 months and now need some plumbing or electrical work done. You will now have accumulated around $150.00 that can go towards that work. So there you have it; it really is FREE. Because we couldn't possibly accommodate all of our clients, we limit the membership to 22% of our customer base. So if you are interested in becoming a member, do so today. Just call, 503-620-9111 and tell them you want special treatment too and are ready to sign up for the Diamond Club Plus. *Does not apply to larger bid type work. Back To Top |
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Tips for hiring a contractor
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Check with the CCB (verify contractor's license), before asking for bids or entering into any agreements with a contractor. When checking a contractor's license: - Verify the contractor is actively licensed. This means the contractor can legally work in Oregon, has a surety bond, provided proof of liability insurance at the time of application and insurance renewal*, and assures that you have access to the CCB (Construction Contractors Board), Dispute Resolution Process.
- Check the contractor's history of complaints (disputes) and any other licenses associated with the contractor's name.
Get more than one bid from licensed contractors before making a decision. Don't automatically accept the lowest bid. A higher bid may be worth the price in better materials or workmanship. If you get a very low bid, the contractor may have made a mistake or not bid everything. If the bid is too low to make a profit, they may use cheaper materials or take shortcuts. Ask for references. Check with previous customers. Were they satisfied with the work? Was the work completed on time? Did the contractor return phone calls? Check the BBB (Better Business Board) and Angie's List for records of complaints and / or praise. Learn as much as you can about the contractor you are hiring. Read "Building/ Remodeling Checklist" and "16 Ways to Avoid Remodeling, Repair and Construction Problems" for a more comprehensive list of issues to consider when hiring a contractor. *Many insurance companies do not contact the CCB when the policy is cancelled since they are not required by law to do so. Consumers may want to verify coverage is still in effect.
The above information was taken straight from the CCB as we believe they are your best resource for checking lincensing.
 If you have any questions or need to schedule a plumbing service call, please contact us at... 503-620-9111
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All Plumbers Are Not The Same
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- All Casey's Plumbing employees are background checked to insure that a safe person is entering your home.
- All employees at Casey's Plumbing are drug tested to insure that an alert professional will be performing your plumbing work.
- We offer a full two year warranty (three years for Diamond Club Plus clients), on all our repair work and a lifetime warranty on all workmanship. That's right - if any work we perform ever fails due to workmanship, we will repair it at no cost to you.
Sure, there are a number of plumbing contractors out there to chose from and it's always a good idea to get more than one quote when choosing a contractor. But I want you to know, that when you need a plumber, we'll be there for you. There will be no price surprises and if you are unhappy at anytime with our service, we'll do the job over for free! So who should you choose? I am humbled and indeed proud, of the loyal customer base we have grown and believe that if you give us a chance, you'll be a happy loyal client as well. You'll be happy with our service - I personally guarantee it! Thanks your continued patronage.
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