November 2nd and 3rd mark the 19th Annual Ocoee Founder’s Day Festival. With activities for everyone, the festival includes a 5k, an art marketplace, classic car show, fishing tournament and concerts. The festivities conclude with a fireworks show on Sunday at 9:30pm. For more information visits ocoeefoundersfestival.org.
Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. provides plumbing, water heater and water treatment services in Ocoee and throughout the Orlando area.
In order to keep your drains from clogging, it’s probably a good idea to have a professional Winter Springs plumber perform regular maintenance on your drain and sewer system. Most people don’t ever think about maintenance for their drainage and sewer system. But it definitely has some potential benefits that are worth talking about. Below, we explore some of the possible benefits of having regular maintenance on your plumbing system.
Preventative maintenance is normally less expensive than big repair projects. By keeping an eye on your plumbing, your drains and sewer system your plumber can detect small issues before they turn into big, expensive repairs.
Imagine if you had a leaking pipe but because your plumber comes to your home twice a year, he was able to find it early. He could perform a quick repair on it before it burst and flooded your yard or your basement. A broken pipe like that could cost you a lot of money and cause extreme damage to your home.
When you have regular maintenance done on your drain and sewer system, you won’t get any surprise clogs in your drains or sewer system. A trained plumber can detect which drains in your house are getting clogged and they can clear the blockage before your shower won’t drain and your toilet overflows into your bathroom.
If you have an older home with copper or galvanized steel pipes, there is a chance that they could be rusting or deteriorating. While copper and steel are both strong metals that are designed to carry water, eventually they can corrode. When this happens, you’ll have a big problem on your hands and might need to repipe your entire property. With regular maintenance, you’ll know exactly how your drains and sewer system are working. Your Winter Springs plumber will be able to let you know when you should re-pipe before your pipes suddenly burst.
For high quality plumbing services in Winter Springs, call the professional plumbers at Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc.. We have years of experience working on all kinds of plumbing systems. We can definitely help you out in any way that we can.
Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. (MPI) is proud to announce that they have received the 2012 Excellence in Construction Eagle Award from Associated Builders and Contractors association for two different projects.
“ABC’s Awards of Excellence Program has become the premier competition within the construction industry that recognizes outstanding construction projects across the nation.”
These awards were won based on MPI’s extensive work on the Florida Hospital Sanford Burnham Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes in Orlando, FL and the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute of Florida in Port St. Lucie, FL. Both project utilized the Trimble Robot and 3D BIM Modeling.
MPI specializes in commercial construction plumbing, medical gas piping, LEED and sustainable design and construction. MPI offers commercial construction plumbing services throughout the entire state of Florida. For more information please contact us.
Most of us have heard about whole house water filters by now. But what exactly are the actual benefits to whole house water filtration systems? We’ve put together a quick list of some of the benefits to having a water filtration system installed in your Orlando home. This should provide some great information for you as you begin to make this decision.
A whole house filter differs from other water filters in that it actually filters all the water entering the house—not just the water that you drink. This means that the water you shower in, the water you wash your dishes with and the water you drink are all filtered. A whole house water filter is installed by a professional Orlando plumber in line with the main water supply line coming from either your well or from the city. Water passes through the filter and goes into your home.
Mineral build up can be the cause of expensive repairs in home appliances like water heaters, washing machines and dishwashers. A whole house water filter can remove or greatly reduce the amount of minerals that are in your water. This keeps them from building up inside your appliances and causing blockages and clogs.
If you have any questions about whether or not a whole house water filter is right for your Orlando home, then call Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. (MPI). Our plumbers can answer any questions you might have.
Modern Plumbing Industries Inc. (MPI) wants to wish you and your family a very happy Labor Day weekend. Labor Day was first celebrated as a national holiday in 1894 as a tribute to the working men and women. Today Labor Day signifies the end of summer and is often celebrated with summer activities, BBQs and family picnics. Here’s a list of ideas to help you and your family celebrate Labor Day.
Although schools, government offices and many businesses are closed on Labor Day, MPI is available for all of your emergency plumbing needs. If you need a plumbing repair in the Orlando area don’t hesitate to call MPI.
“Modern Plumbing is fast, friendly and gets the job done when they say they will. Prices are the best I can find. They follow up and schedule the work to be done very fast. I will always use Modern for any plumbing need.”
Does your home or business have a backflow prevention device on its domestic water, irrigation or fire sprinkler main? A backflow prevention assembly is used to protect water supplies from contamination or pollution. Testing is necessary to ensure that the internal springs, seals, and parts of the backflow preventer are functioning properly.
Is your backflow preventer due to be tested or serviced? Annual testing is required by your local municipality. Modern Plumbing Industries (MPI) has certified backflow technicians that can test or service any backflow device in a prompt manner. Modern Plumbing Industries Inc. (MPI) provides the attention to details and customer service that you deserve. Our certified technicians can test and repair backflow preventers or provide you information on installation for all of your plumbing needs.
Our backflow testing prices have been reduced! Call for pricing and ask about our volume discounts.
Drain vents are an essential part of all plumbing systems. They equalize the air pressure in a drain line, allowing air to flow through the pipe as well as water. Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. has a team of professional plumbers in Winter Springs who handle drain vent repairs and can help you understand them a little bit better.
Plumbing drain vents perform some key functions. They allow air to escape from waste water pipes as the waste water pushes it along. They permit air into the waste pipes so that waste water is not hindered by low air pressure. They prevent the siphon affect from occurring when water fixtures are used. They safely dispose of stinky sewer odors through a roof vent rather than the odor being trapped and entering a building.
So what causes the need for a drain vent repair?
If you begin to smell sewer gas in your building there could be a drain vent problem. Hearing a gurgling sound during drainage means there is a bad venting pipe or clogged drain. This happens because air cannot be properly vented through the plumbing vent and instead is being sucked in through the drainage pipes.
Plumbing vents that accidentally get blocked or closed off or leaking plumbing vents that are not properly sealed can cause problems with your plumbing system. There can also be plumbing vent stack leaks inside the walls of a building when initial installation is not completed properly and pipes become disjointed. Each of these problems needs professional service to be repaired properly.
The qualified plumbers at Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. are ready to help you with all your drain vent repairs in Winter Springs, no matter how they happened, and no matter what they are. Contact Modern Plumbing Industries today!
HELP-ERS WANTED!
Careers in trade industries are available if you desire to succeed and your goals include a progressive path for advancement. Modern Plumbing Industries (MPI) is a leader in the plumbing industry and we know our success is due to the employees who strive for continuous improvement. We have opportunities for open positions that begin with the beginning – Green Helpers! Helpers are not required to have experience although previous work in construction is preferred. Helpers who want a career as a plumbing professional are given the ability to make that happen.
MPI has been committed to education for many years and we sponsor our Helpers in the state accredited Apprenticeship Program. Sponsorship includes payment of tuition and books (if the student meets the requirements!). Graduation from the program also provides college credits for advanced degrees.
The path for advancement in the plumbing trade includes Helper, Apprentice, Plumber, Foreman, Superintendent, Project Manager and more!
Modern Plumbing Industries was recently awarded the Orlando Sentinel Top 100 companies to work for in central Florida. The benefits we offer are among the best. We have awards and recognition for our excellence in providing service for construction, installation and repairs. They include Angie’s List– Super Service Award 2009, 2010, 2011 and the Associated Builders and Contractors 2011 Eagle Award for the GEICO Garage. MPI is regularly involved in local charities such as Building Homes for Heroes and believes strongly in community involvement and giving back.
Start your career and plan your future by applying now!
Running out of hot water is never fun, especially when you are in a hurry and need it to finish your morning preparations for the day. As Orlando plumbing specialists, Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. we can help you understand the main reasons why the hot water runs out.
As everyone knows, hot water is created for us by our water heaters. The type and size of water heater that is present in a building will directly relate to how quickly the hot water runs out. If the hot water heater is too small for the standard uses within a home or a business such as a restaurant, it can mean frequently running out of hot water and having to wait for it to be heated once again.
Different household tasks use up differing amounts of hot water. A typical five-minute shower takes up 12 gallons of hot water. A load of laundry typically takes from 9-12 gallons of hot water on the standard warm wash and warm rinse cycle (depending on the size of the washing machine). A load of dishes in the dishwasher can use anywhere from 8 to 10 gallons of hot water. If you only have a 30 gallon tank water heater then doing any of these things at the same time can mean the hot water runs out quickly.
It could also be that the dip tube on the cold water inlet on the hot water heater is broken or has worn out. The result would be not being able to use the water near the bottom of the tank, which means you are losing a good portion of your water heating capacity.
On electric water heaters the heating elements could have gone out. Resetting them will generally solve this problem, but if it does not it means something more serious has occurred and a water heater replacement may be necessary.
Improper insulation on a water heater can mean that heat loss from the water heater tank is causing the water temperature to fluctuate too often, resulting in not enough hot water.
Sediment buildup within a water heater can decrease how well the water is heated and how well it stays hot. Excess sediment creates a big problem, and proper water heater flushing should be done during your annual professional water heater maintenance.
Let us help you solve your hot water problems in Orlando, whether they are due to a hot water heater that is too small, broken or worn parts, improper insulation or sediment buildup. No matter what the reasons are that the hot water runs out, Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. (MPI) can help you get an ample supply of hot water once again.
Each year The Orlando Sentinel selects the top 100 companies to work for in the local area. These selections are based on benefits provided by the employer that go above and beyond the standard health benefits. “The Orlando Sentinel’s Top 100 Companies for Working Families, now in its 19th year, is an annual contest that spotlights Central Florida employers with workplace environments that recognize and strive to reach the ideal work/life balance for their employees.”
This year Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. (MPI) was chosen as one of the top 100 companies! We are very excited to be ranked among some of the best companies in the Orlando area. At MPI we believe our team is the most important part of our business. Our team is based on our beliefs of QUALITY, PERFORMANCE and VALUE.
In return for the skills set and excellence in customer service that we require of our team members we provide one of the richest benefit packages in the industry that includes employee health insurance.
The MPI team strives to provide the best plumbing services in the Orlando area. We service bathroom and kitchen plumbing, pipes, water heaters, drains and water treatment systems. If you need plumbing installation, maintenance or repair services give MPI a call today.
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