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Greetings!

"Vote early and often." is an expression that has been floating around the political world for many years now. Al Capone, Richard Daley and others are known and credited with this statement. I'm not endorsing political corruption here, just reminding folks to take time to vote today. 

Your vote for me as your plumber is greatly appreciated. In my world, you can vote as many times as you want or give endorsements on my behalf to anyone that needs plumbing work done. 



How Old Is Your Sump Pump?
Hydromatic sump pump
The life span of a sump pump is relative to use. I normally tell people 3-5 years, but pumps can last much longer that. I replaced a sump pump recently that was 35 years old! The customer would change the float switch when it failed and the pump just kept on running. This is a unique situation where the homeowner knew what to do and how to do it. What I do tell people is that if you have a back-up sump pump system, you can you the primary pump until it dies. 

 


Freeze Damaged Hose Bibbs
I see this every year without fail. This past winter wasn't as severe as the previous one, but we still had several days with sub-zero temperatures where hose bibbs could become freeze damaged. Please don't just turn on the hose and run it for hours watering the yard without checking to see if there is a leak. One telltale sign is diminished water pressure when you turn the hose bibb on. If you have an unfinished basement, checking for a leak once the hose is turned on will be obvious. With finished basements or crawlspaces, making that determination is a more difficult. All I know is that this kind of freeze damage can cause thousands of dollars in water damage in a home if the hose is run for an extended period of time. 
Plumbing 101 Class To Be Scheduled For June
The next Plumbing 101 class is tentatively scheduled for June. Once a date and location have been set, I will be sure to let everyone know. 

 


Best Wishes, 

David Heffner

Heffner Plumbing
317-248-9668 Office
317-490-7469 Emergency