Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Plumbing’

New Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. Truck Design!

Friday, September 14th, 2012

Plumber | Orlando | Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc.

Take a look at our fresh new truck design! We hope you enjoy seeing our new trucks around your Orlando area neighborhood. Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. is proud to provide plumbing, water heater, backflow prevention and plumbing remodeling services throughout Winter Springs, Apopka and Central Florida. If you are looking for a plumber with the expertise and customer service you deserve, look no further than Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc.

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Plumbing Question: What is Drain Vent Repair?

Monday, August 27th, 2012

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!

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Plumbing Question: Why Does My House Run Out of Hot Water?

Monday, August 13th, 2012

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 specialistsModern Plumbing Industries, Inc. we can help you understand the main reasons why the hot water runs out.

Reasons 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.

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Plumbing Question: What Can Cause a Clogged Kitchen Sink Lines?

Monday, July 23rd, 2012

Clogged kitchen sink lines are a problem many homeowners experience. It is important to understand the main causes of clogs in kitchen sink lines in order to avoid them in the future.  If you do have a kitchen sink clog it is important to work with a plumbing company in Orlando such as those at Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc.  that can easily identify the clog and fix it quickly.

Causes of a Kitchen Sink Clog

  • Food in the Drain:  When food that is left on dishes slips into the drain, it can stick to the walls of the sink drain, and cause a kitchen sink clog.  Especially susceptible are starchy foods such as cereal and bread, as well as hard to grind foods such as potato peels.  The best preventive solution to this is to dispose of excess food on dishes in the compost or trash can, or to use a strainer over the sink while cooking.  Utilizing a garbage disposal can assist with some food clogs, but they are not intended for use on every single piece of unused food and should thus be used sparingly.
  • Grease:  Grease in its liquid form does flow through drains, generally when the grease is hot or warm.  However, when grease solidifies, it turns into a goopy mess that easily sticks to the walls of a drain.  Once other substances go down the drain they are more likely to stick as well and cause a clogged kitchen sink.  Grease should never be poured down a drain in its liquid form, nor sent down the drain in its solid form.  Instead place hot grease in a tin can to cool and solidify and then dispose of it in the trash can.
  • Foreign Objects:  With a busy household comes the added worry of foreign objects being accidently sent down the kitchen sink drain.  These can be anything from dropped jewelry, to small toys, silverware, or paper towels.  Any foreign objects in the sink drain can easily cause a kitchen sink clog to occur.  Pay attention to what you keep around your kitchen sink, as this will help to lessen the occurrence of such drain clogs.

Clogged Kitchen Sink Repair

When clogged kitchen sink lines do occur, it is essential to have them fix quickly with professional Orlando plumbing technicians who have years of education and hands-on experience handling every type of drain problem which accidently happens.  Contact your Orlando plumbers at Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. today!

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12th Annual Winter Springs Celebration of Freedom!

Thursday, June 28th, 2012

The Annual Winter Springs Celebration of Freedom is just around the corner! Make plans for you and your family to enjoy this fun filled July 4th celebration. With a full schedule of events and great food, Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. is proud to one of the sponsors.Visit the City of Winter Springs site to find out more and download a map of the park.

Winter Spring Celebration | Winter Springs | Modern Plumbing Industries

Modern Plumbing Industries Inc. (MPI) is proud to support the community in their hometown of Winter Springs, Florida. We provide top quality plumbing, water heater, drain & sewer and commercial plumbing services. Our service area includes Winter Springs, Orlando, Orange and Seminole Counties. For all your residential and commercial plumbing needs call MPI today.

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The Annual Winter Springs Celebration of Freedom

Friday, June 22nd, 2012

Celebration of Freedom | Winter Springs | Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc.This July 4th is the 2012 annual Winter Springs Celebration of Freedom. Modern Plumbing Industries Inc. will be one of the sponsors for the fireworks show, and we encourage everyone in the area to come out and enjoy this day of family fun. The celebration will be held from 5pm to 9:30pm at Central Winds Park on State Road 434 in Winter Springs. The event will be hosted by Arnie Nussbaum, with musical performers Ennis Pruitt and the Breakers along with surprise guests. There will be a local talent competition, a kids area with games and of course a spectacular fireworks presentation choreographed to music.

Modern Plumbing Industries Inc. (MPI) is proud to support the community in their hometown of Winter Springs, Florida. We provide top quality plumbing, water heater, drain & sewer and commercial plumbing services. Our service area includes Winter Springs, Orlando, Orange and Seminole Counties. For all your residential and commercial plumbing needs call MPI today.

 

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Central Florida Events- Building Homes for Heroes

Friday, April 13th, 2012

There are two great ways to support Building Homes for Heroes coming up! The Operation MAKE A DIFFERENCE Bike Ride will be held this Saturday, April 14th, 2012. On May 4th, 2012 there will be a Golf Tournament benefiting Fairways for Warriors and Building Homes for Heroes. Modern Plumbing encourages anyone who is able to support these charity events. Building Homes for Heroes provides individuals, corporations and others with an opportunity to help our severely wounded and disabled veterans and their families rebuild their lives by working together to build or remodel homes for these heroes.

Operation MAKE A DIFFERENCE is a bike ride which runs from Orlando to Tampa on Saturday, April 14th, 2012. Sgt Josh Cope will be hand-cycling the 100 mile route. Participants of all fitness levels are encouraged to participate in either the 100 mile, 50 mile, or 10 mile routes. All proceeds go to building homes for combat wounded veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. Register online today at www.buildinghomesforheroes.org/help/volunteer

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Fairways for Warriors and Building Homes for Heroes will be hosting a charity golf tournament on Friday, May 4th, 2012. The program will include 18 holes of golf, lunch, range facilities, and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit these organizations. If you are not able to attend, please consider making a donation to either of these causes.

Orlando | Golf Tournament | Modern Plumbing

 

Modern Plumbing is proud to provide services for all of your Orlando, Florida plumbing installation and repair needs. At Modern Plumbing our pledge is to establish lasting relationships within the community.  We constantly strive to exceed our  customers’  expectations and gain their trust through exceptional performance and quality workmanship.

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ABC National Craft Championships

Friday, March 30th, 2012

Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. would like to congratulate our talented employee  Jeremiah Arredondo. Jeremiah won the local competition through the PIPE Apprenticeship program.  As winner of the local competition he will be traveling with Anthony Bracco to compete in the National Craft Championship in San Antonio, Texas.  The competition will be part of the 2012 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) EdCon & Expo that will be held April 24-27.  The championships are a two day event featuring a written and practical portion where Jeremiah will be competing against the best apprentices in the country!  We wish you the best of luck Jeremiah and are proud to have you representing not only Modern Plumbing Industries, but also the local PIPE Apprenticeship program!

The ABC National Craft Championships is an intense event with 12 competitions in 10 crafts, ” For many ABC members, the National Craft Championships is the highlight of the year. Craft trainees from chapter and member firm training programs across the country come together to compete in an intense two-day event that turns a convention center into an active construction site, in which craftworkers use their skills and knowledge to compete head-to-head with their peers to be recognized for their construction achievements”.

Modern Plumbing Industries proudly serves the greater Orlando metropolitan area with the same commitment to quality and service that helped us get our start. MPI is looking to the future with great aspirations and goals. We want to continue on the path for success, implement plans for measured growth and maintain our excellent reputation for providing quality work that is unmatched by competitors. These goals can only be achieved with employees who believe they can make good things happen then do it.

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Orlando FL, CAI Trade Show

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. will be attending the 2012 CAI Mid Florida Chapter Trade Show. The CAI is a national organization “dedicated to fostering vibrant, competent, harmonious community associations. For more than 30 years, CAI has been the leader in providing education and resources to the volunteer homeowners who govern community associations and the professionals who support them”. This year has a safari theme, and Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. will be giving away 4 one day passes to Animal Kingdom. You can’t miss our booth as the front will look like a jeep!

Orlando Florida Plumbing, Modern Plumbing Industries Inc.

For plumbing service in the Orlando area, there’s simply no one better to call than Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. (MPI). Whether you’re dealing with an emergency like a clogged toilet or are interested in having a new water filtration system installed, our professional plumbers will be there to assist you. We offer both residential and commercial plumbing services and top quality plumbing products. Stop by our booth to ask about our products and services, to set up a consultation, or to learn more about our latest promotions.

 

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