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Ways to Improve Water Pressure in Orlando, FL

Monday, April 15th, 2013

The water pressure in your home is measured in pounds per square inch (often-abbreviated psi). Depending on your location and the peculiarity of your home plumbing, your home water pressure may range anywhere between 40 and 80 psi. While high pressure in the home can lead to loud plumbing and, at some levels, burst pipe connections, too low pressure can result in poor water flow, especially upstairs. While your system is pressurized, gravity still plays a significant role: it can reduce the pressure of your vertical piping by a single psi every 2.31 feet. Water treatment systems and valves can also contribute to water pressure loss. If you need to improve your water pressure, it’s best to consult with a professional first. For more information, or when you need a plumber in Orlando, FL, call the experts at Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. (MPI) today!

Adjust pressure: If you are concerned about the low levels of water pressure in your home, then you can have a plumber adjust it at the main water supply, which may be in a basement, crawl space, or water meter. The valve to your water main controls the water pressure. Depending on your water supply, this can be more or less adjustable.
Install a booster pump: If the first option doesn’t work, then consider having a booster pump installed in your home. Your main water line will be routed through the booster pump, which goes to a water-pressure tank, and then into your home plumbing piping. While your water pressure will fluctuate slightly due to the presence of the pump, it can dramatically improve the water pressure in your home.
Check for leaks: One of the major causes of low water pressure is leaks. While it’s easy to spot an overflowing washing machine, hidden leaks can take their toll on your home water pressure, and also damage your home in the process. Keep an eye out for leaks when you have water pressure. If you see water stains or signs of discoloration on floors or walls, you may have a hidden water leak.

For more information, or to schedule plumbing service, call Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. (MPI) for a plumber in Orlando, FL today!

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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.

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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Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. Sponsors Taste of Oviedo

Monday, February 4th, 2013

Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. (MPI) will be sponsoring the Taste of Oviedo event on March 9th, 2013. The event runs form 11am to 7pm, with a fireworks show following. Admission is free and celebrates the cultural heritage of Oviedo. There will be a car show, food and entertainment.

MPI is proud to support the local community. We provide top quality drain cleaning, sewer services, emergency plumbing and water heater services in Oviedo and throughout the Orlando area.

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Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. is an Ask the Seal Approved Business

Friday, January 11th, 2013

If you live in the Orlando area there is no better way to ensure you are hiring a safe, reliable company than by using Ask the Seal. Visit asktheseal.com today to find a service professional in your area. Ask the Seal screens service professional and their employees by verifying and checking licenses, insurance, customer service quality, and performing criminal background checks.

Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. is a certified safe choice in plumbing. We fully support the mission of Ask the Seal and are proud to represent the kind of safe, reliable company that Ask the Seal approves. If you are looking for plumbing service in the Orlando area look no further than the team at Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. We also received the Angie’s List Super Service Award for 2012 and the Orlando Sentinel named MPI one of the top 100 companies to work for in 2012.

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The History of Plumbing

Thursday, December 6th, 2012

Did you know that plumbing systems date back thousands of years? The pipes, drains and devices that compromised plumbing systems in ancient societies stemmed from the same needs to drainage and potable water that our modern systems address. Even more important than personal comfort plumbing systems had greatly helped to prevent and control disease and contamination. Lead, clay, stone and even wood were used in ancient plumbing systems to transport water and waste. Today the majority of pipes are made out of plastic, brass and copper.

Today’s plumbing systems are regulated by codes and standards to protect you and your home. While some issues may seem minor such as leaky fixtures and clogged drains, if your plumbing is not properly installed you risk expensive water damage to your home. In some cases plumbing that isn’t up to code can cause structural damage to your home. You also risk the health of you and your family. Cross-connection can result in contaminated water entering your household water supply. A licensed and experienced plumber such as Modern Plumbing Industries Inc. (MPI) should be called for all of your plumbing needs. Without proper, efficiently running plumbing your home can suffer long lasting damage. Be sure to call MPI for all of your plumbing maintenance needs in the Orlando, FL area.

Do you suspect your home is suffering from aging or damaged pipes? Save $200 on a whole-house repiping. Call MPI today to find out more about upgrading your plumbing system.

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Why You Should Call a Professional Plumber

Monday, November 12th, 2012

Your home plumbing system is one of the most important components of your home. It delivers hot water for bathing, cleaning and washing clothes. It pipes in natural gas to keep your home warm and comfortable. It also removes waste water from your home in a clean, hygienic way. When you depend on something as much and as frequently as you do your home plumbing system it is important that only a trained professional handles the installation, maintenance and repair of that system. If you are experiencing any problems with your plumbing system in Winter Springs be sure to call Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. (MPI) right away. Our expert Winter Springs plumbers have the training and experience to make sure that your plumbing system is operating efficiently and effectively.

It is important to call a professional plumber as soon as you notice any problems or inconsistencies with your plumbing system’s performance. Because so much of your plumbing system is hidden in the ground or between your walls problems are not always immediately obvious. In the event of a problem such as a slab leak you may not notice the issue at all until it has been developing and worsening for a while. This means that by the time you discover the problem it may have already had the opportunity to do some serious damage to your home.

It is also important to call a professional plumber because they have the tools, equipment and experience necessary to pinpoint the source of a problem such as a slab leak or any other damaged pipes or components. When you are dealing with water the spot that you notice damages in may not be the origin of the problem. It may just be where water has pooled, and can divert your form the actual source.

Even minor plumbing problems are best handled by professional plumbers. Take a frequently clogged pipe, for instance. You can buy harsh chemical cleaners to clear out the clog, but if they were really working efficiently then the clog would not keep redeveloping. These cleaners can corrode your pipes and leave part of the clog behind, meaning it is only a matter of time before the flow of water is blocked again. Professional plumbers are trained to use tools such as video camera pipe inspection equipment and water jetting hoses to ensure that your pipes and drains are totally free from blockages.

If you have any further questions about the importance of hiring a professional plumber to provide plumbing service in your Winter Springs home, call Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. (MPI) today.

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The 19th Annual Ocoee Founder’s Day Festival

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012

November 2^nd and 3^rd mark the 19^th 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.

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Importance of Drain and Sewer Maintenance in Winter Springs

Monday, October 29th, 2012

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.

Reduced Repair Costs

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.

Protect Your Property

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.

Better Performance

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.

Peace of Mind

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.

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ABC’S 2012 Excellence in Construction Eagle Award Winner

Monday, October 22nd, 2012

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.

Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute of Florida

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Plumbing Question: Why Should You Get a Whole House Water Filter?

Monday, October 15th, 2012

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.

How Does a Whole House Water Filter Work?

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.

Removes Unwanted Minerals from Water

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.

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