Holiday Tip

Christmas Tree 

Never pour grease down the kitchen sink drain, this will help to avoid clogs.  Place grease in a can or other receptacle and dispose of in the trash.  Grease that has congealed on pots and pans can be wiped off with paper towels and thrown in the trash.

Keep a grease vat in your kitchen to pour all used cooking grease into.  Grease is a big reason that kitchen drains slow and eventually, stop up.

Even the harshest drain cleaning products tend to not be a match for a heavy grease clog.  The grease you save in the vat can be formed into balls and rolled in bird seed for wonderful winter bird feeders.

Congratulations!

 

O.J. Laughlin Plumbing Company received notice this week that we have won the 2011 Angie's List Super Service Award.

This is the eighth consecutive year we have had the honor to receive this award.

Winners are selected by filed reports from our customers.  If you would like to review our reports, go to: www.angieslist.com.
Angie's List 2011 Super Service Award

It's a girl!

 

Maeve
Kelly, husband Ryan,
and big sister Delaney welcomed their new baby girl Maeve O'Connell. She arrived on October 15th weighing
7 lbs. 5 oz., everyone is
doing great!
 
 

 

OJ Celebrating 60 Years Logo 

 
Greetings!

During this holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible.

Best wishes for a happy holiday season, and a happy new year!

Everyone at O.J. Laughlin Plumbing Co., Inc.
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Emergency Water Heater Shut-Off Procedures Water Heater 
 
In the event your hot water heater is leaking:

1.  Turn off the gas valve beside the water heater.  If you have an electric water heater, turn off the power on the water heater.

2.  Turn off the water supply valve at the top of the heater.  Turn handle clockwise until it stops.

Now call O.J.  Laughlin Plumbing Co., Inc.
(636) 225-0992

Thinking of buying plumbing fixtures?   

 

-Porcelainized cast iron is an extremely durable and attractive finish for sinks and tubs and can keep warm water for long periods of time.  It's extremely heavy, however, and a tub may require extra floor support.

 

-Enameled steel doesn't wear as well as cast iron but is especially good for remodeling because it's light enough to move easily.

 

-Stainless steel is light, durable and unaffected by household chemicals.  Used primarily for sinks, it tends to collect spots from hard water and soap residue.

 

-Vitreous china is easy to clean and has a lustrous surface but can crack or chip when struck.  It's traditionally used for sinks and toilets.

 

-Fiberglass-reinforced plastic can be molded into novel shapes, but abrasive cleaners may cause damage.  Many less expensive tubs are made of this light material.

 

-Cultured marble is an inexpensive alternative to the real thing.  It looks good, but abrasive cleaners may damage the finish.

 

If you have any questions or if you want to visit one of our showrooms, give us a call at (636) 225-0992 and we will be able to help you.
Winter Tips  Snowman
 
1.  Make sure all your garden hoses are disconnected at outside faucets.
 
2  If you have a separate shut-off valve inside for your outside faucets: turn valve off (clockwise), and open faucet outside to drain line.
 
3.  On super cold nights, open your kitchen cabinet doors under the sink. . . .this little extra heat goes a long way when we are experiencing freezing temperatures. 
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300 St. Louis Avenue
Valley Park, Missouri 63088
(636) 225-0992
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