Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Home Improvement’ Category

CAI Central Florida Tradeshow

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013

Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. will have a booth at the 2013 Community Associations Institute’s Central Florida Tradeshow. This year’s theme is Wild Wild West, and there will be special door prizes. The tradeshow will be February 7th at the Hilton Orlando. Educational seminars will be held from 1pm to 3pm and the tradeshow will continue after with over 130 different vendors.

CAI Central Florida Tradeshow | Orlando | Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc.

 

MPI provides top quality plumbing, drain cleaning and water heater services throughout the Orlando area. Call us for all your plumbing needs. We offer 24/7 emergency service and maintenance plans to keep your plumbing systems running smoothly and efficiently.

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How to Tell the Age of a Water Heater

Thursday, December 6th, 2012

Water Heater Maintenance | Orlando | Modern Plumbing Industries Inc.Are you trying to determine the age of your hot water heater? You may have looked the the rating plate on the back of your water heater and seen a confusing string of letters and numbers. Each manufacturer has a different way of of reporting important information such as serial number, capacity, wattage, warranty information and manufacturers date. It can be hard to decode what exactly all of this information means. American Water Heater Company, A.O. Smith , Bradford-White, Lochinvar, Rheem, and State Industries all have different ways of documenting the age of the water heater. Click here to see some documentation on decoding the age of your water heater.

Are you thinking about upgrading to something more efficient? Most waters heaters last about 10 years. The damage and inconvenience of a failed water heater can be costly. It it a good idea to plan ahead and replace you water heater instead of waiting for complete failure or expensive repair costs. Once you know the age of your water heater it is prudent to schedule a maintenance visit from your plumber. The team at Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. (MPI) specialized in water heater maintenance. A regular maintenance visit will cover the removal of sediment from tank water heaters, fill inspection for damages and corrosion, and thermostat and efficiency testing. We can also recommend the most efficient water heater solution for your home and explain the cost and savings benefits of upgrading to a more efficient water heater. We specialize in tankless, hybrid and even commercial solar water heaters. If you are in the Orlando water call MPI today to find out more about your water heater. Save up to $150 on a tankless gas water heater and $100 on a hybrid water heater.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Monday, November 19th, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving | Orlando | Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc.The team at Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. (MPI) would like to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving! The holidays are a wonderful time to enjoy family, friends and to share delicious meals with the ones you love.

As wonderful as big family meals are, those holiday meals also often lead to clogged drains and garbage disposals. At MPI we offer drain cleaning, video camera inspection, garbage disposal repair as well as services for all of your kitchen and bathroom plumbing needs. We are available for 24/7 emergency service to fix your plumbing issues quickly and return your family to your holiday fun!

Here are some tips to keep your drains and garbage disposal running well throughout the holiday season:
Feed your garbage disposal a little at a time
Run cold water while you use your garbage disposal
Avoid putting potato and potato peels down your garbage disposal
Keep your garbage disposal clean and well maintained
Never put liquid grease down your drains

 

If you do experience drain issues in the Orlando or Winter Springs area give MPI a call. We offer 24/7 emergency plumbing service even over the holidays. Check out our promotions and service areas for more information!

 

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