Into each Life a Little Rain Must Fall.

These are words that carry literary weight and in the spring in the Columbus Ohio area they are literally true.  In March and April, we can expect just over 6 inches of rain in an average year.  We just came out of our traditionally driest month of the year…February.  The bottom line…it’s sump pump season!

The pure truth is that when a sump pump fails, flooding will occur.  Are you ready to discover just how much flooding is TOO much?  Here’s a suggestion.  Why not have a battery or water back-up sump pump installed?  This will minimize the bigger problems when and if your current sump pump fails.

Of course, there is still the issue of the sump pump itself.  Is it still in good working order?  That is why you call us…the Columbus Ohio area’s sump pump experts.  We are Staats Plumbing serving all of this area’s plumbing needs for many years.  Whenever you have a plumbing emergency or just general maintenance give us a call at (740) 625-5284.

Who is Testing for Backflow?

In the State of Ohio there is backflow testing for certification AND recertification.  The backflow tester certification is a 24-hour class while the recertification is an 8 hour class.  Those are the requirements of Ohio Industrial Compliance Division at the Ohio Department of Commerce.  There is NO getting around that!

Here are some of the logistics.  Prior to registering for an initial “Backflow Tester” certification class, the student must first submit a backflow tester application to the Ohio Department of Commerce.  The State will then review their qualifications and send an approval notification.  That letter must be presented with payment on the first day of class.

Forgetting how skilled one must be in the first place to test for backflow, please take into consideration that this is a nasty job which not many people in Ohio are authorized to do.  Brent Staats of Staats Plumbing is one who is.  He is a Columbus area backflow testing expert with all of the necessary certification.  Give him a call at (740) 625-5284.

Tank or Tankless…That is the Question.

How old do you think the tankless water heater is?  Well, it was introduced 90 years ago!  That is hard to believe isn’t it?  Over the years, tankless water heaters have become know as “on demand” units.  They heat the water ONLY when you turn it on.  That eliminates the extra cost of constantly heating 40-50 gallons of water in a storage tank.

So, what are the disadvantages of tankless?  The primary disadvantage of on demand or instant hot water heaters is the upfront cost. The smaller units that you often see won’t produce enough hot water to serve most households.  Remember that those units only serve one faucet at a time so, no showers while you are doing the dishes!

You know what?  At Staats Plumbing we don’t care which you choose.  We will install your next traditional or tankless water heater in the Columbus Ohio area.  When it comes to plumbing emergencies or routine maintenance, we are here for you in 2019.  We are Staats plumbing serving all of the Columbus area at (740) 625-5284. 

Backflow…Cold vs. Warm.

Backflow devices are found all over the United States to protect our drinking water from contamination.  Everywhere from sunny Florida to frozen Minnesota and right here in Columbus Ohio there are backflow problems.  There are differences in backflow prevention between warmer and chillier climates that enjoy all four seasons.

One constant is that annual inspections of assemblies and administering programs occur nationwide, no matter the annual rainfall or average temperature.  In cold weather though, assemblies and their meters must be protected against freezing.  More damage can be done in cold climates than warm…it’s that simple!

This time of year, wind, snow, and freezing temperatures can (and will) take their toll on access doors and equipment.  There always is a perfect solution in Columbus and the surrounding area.  It’s Staats Plumbing.  That is whom you call for any and all inspections, repairs, and replacements of equipment.  Give Brent a call today at (740) 625-5284.

Family Friendly Events in Columbus Ohio This Weekend and Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Family Friendly Events in Columbus Ohio This Weekend and Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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"Looking for things to do in Columbus, Ohio this weekend? Here are over 40 family-friendly events happening in Columbus, and Central Ohio this weekend and Martin Luther King Jr. Day!"

 

Leaky Gas Lines Know NO Season.

A gas line leak occurs when the pipe that transports it from one location to another one suffers a tear or a scratch that often results from high pressure.  Natural gas, gasoline, and other substances either in liquid or gaseous form are transported using gas lines.  Obviously, gas leaks are hazardous and need to be repaired immediately.

Call a repair man immediately and he will –

1.  Turn off the gas

2.  Remove the covers

3.  Detach the gas line

4.  Remove the residue pressure

5.  Clean the line

The right man for this precarious job is Brent Staats of Staats Plumbing.  They are Central Ohio’s choice for gas line repair.  Staats Plumbing services the plumbing, backflow, and gas line repair needs of the Columbus Ohio area.  Whenever you smell gas in your home call Brent immediately at (740) 625-5284.

Water Main Breaks in the Winter.

I’ll tell you what…go out into your backyard right now and try to dig a hole.  When air temperatures drop below freezing, even the water in the soil begins to freeze.  The depth of that freezing is called the frost line.  As temperatures stay below 32 degrees that frost line moves further down until it reaches underground pipes.

The frozen ground adds pressure to anything beneath it including the underground distribution mains and service lines that pump water throughout the many communities in the Columbus area.  Most of the water mains are at least 5 feet underground.  In wintertime, the downward force on a pipe is 400 pounds per foot or more!

The pressure can get to anything no matter how well constructed it is.  When a water main breaks in our area you can count on the professional team at Staats Plumbing.  We have been protecting Columbus Ohio properties against plumbing problems for more than 20 years.  Give us a call for preventative or emergency plumbing needs at (740) 625-5284.