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9 things plumbers say you should never pour down the drain  

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A dripping faucet is a waste of water plus it leaves a mess in the sink. Getting the faucet problem fixed isn’t always as easy as we’d like it to be.  Typically, there’s a cartridge that needs to be replaced or the “guts” need to be rebuilt, no easy feat even with YouTube as your apparent ally.  Getting this taken care of sooner than later will save you the cost of the water loss.

As for the sink itself, let’s stay ahead of the always unplanned clog.  You’ve heard it before and we’re here to tell you again, keep food particles from washing into the drain and don’t put grease down your drain.  Wipe your pans with a paper towel before washing them, every little bit of effort you make up front, saves you significant money later!  You Know when you’re washing grease into the drain, you feel a little guilty, but you do it time after time until that one day…..

For that little bit of grease that may escape your efforts, we have a product called BioOne.  It is a naturally occurring bacteria that, when applied directly into the drains and allowed to sit overnight, will eat away at any organic materials in your drains, including the garbage disposal side at the kitchen, if you have one.  These proactive efforts will save you headaches, odors, backups, inconvenience and money!!  We use this product in our homes, we understand!

If things got ahead of you and you need help, give us a call at 386-774-8080.  We understand that some of this is a learning curve & old habits die slowly.  Whatever the case, there’s no harm no foul in calling your plumber and getting the immediate problem resolved and starting out again with a clean slate.  Our phone number is 386-774-8080.  Our website is AlternateDesignPlumbing.com

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We’re here to tell you that, if you are on a city-sourced water supply, there are a multitude of reasons why you need to consider your water quality!  Think of all of the ways and reasons that you use your water; for drinking, showering/bathing, cooking, ice cubes, laundry, etc…  Chlorine is toxic & corrosive, ammonia is not healthy and the multitude of other chemicals and organisms that end up in your water are not intended to be imbibed into your body!

We want to prompt you to “think outside of the box” when you think that a water softener system is the solution.  Let us introduce you to the idea of Water Filtration instead!  Would you like to hear that you wouldn’t have to buy and lug bags of salt around?  Would you prefer there not being chlorine, chloramines, organisms, heavy metals and pesticides in your water?  Would you like not having to buy bottled water?  Speaking of bottled water, did you know that it is not healthy to be drinking either?  The toxins that escape into the water from the bottles themselves are toxic!  Additionally, please don’t pay the “name brand” companies that promise you the world and charge you an arm & a leg; the high-pressure sales & commission in their pricing is ridiculous!!

We choose to share with you the Halo5, here’s the website to give you reassurance:  halowater.com  Look under products and find the Halo5; we think we may have found what you’re looking for to remedy your concerns!

You can BE a filtration system or BUY a filtration system.  Drinking chlorinated water is unhealthy, showering  in it is even worse, your pores open up when showering and you absorb even more chlorine!  For the ladies, if you color your hair, you run the risk of the chlorine altering the longevity of the treatment as well as the long-term health of your hair!

We keep these systems in stock and can schedule an appointment to come to your home and assess the best installation option for you.  Give us a call after you’ve done your research 386-774-8080.  We believe we are steering you in the right direction, the healthiest direction and the direction that will give you the “best bang for your buck”!  Volusia and Seminole County – Alternate Design Plumbing, Inc.

We’re not about making the commission, we’re about keeping our customers and their families healthy and safe so that we can be your Plumber for Life!

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You put the request for help on social media in your community and you cross your fingers.  You have a plumbing issue that turned up unexpectedly and you aren’t prepared in any way for this; not timewise, not financially and now your stress level is going through the roof.  We get it but are you sure you want a “Handyman” working on your plumbing in your home?  He can flood your home and cause extensive damage.  You thought your stress level was high before!  A handyman that advertises that he can do your plumbing is not a plumber!  A plumber does not advertise himself as a handyman.  The State of Florida mandates that someone touching the plumbing in a home or business that he/she does not own must be licensed.

See this link to understand who is required to have a license to perform work for you:  What Services Require a DBPR License? – MyFloridaLicense.com

There are many talented people out there; we understand that they may not understand the gravity of the error they make in telling you they can “do the plumbing part of your project and save you a bunch of money”.  They reassure you they’ve got lots of experience from doing it for others, they can even show you a portfolio…..be Very Careful.  This all may be true but, if you have a flood, cabinets & flooring get ruined, drywall has to be replaced, guess what?  You are at risk of your homeowner’s insurance not covering the damage and replacement costs.  There’s a reason plumbers have to get an education in their trade.  There’s a reason we have insurance to protect you.  There’s a reason we care enough to educate you.

Weigh your decision very carefully and then give us a call to be sure your plumbing gets done by a professional!  Call us now:  386-774-8080.  Visit our website:  Volusia and Seminole County – Alternate Design Plumbing, Inc.

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You’ve got an unexpected plumbing problem, and you need a cheap plumber that is fast to arrive! Times are tough and everyone’s hurting financially, we get it!  We get the “fast” part because unexpected plumbing problems bring unexpected expense, stress and likely damage. Beware the “cheap” part, though. If you have someone come to your home and work on your plumbing, the State of Florida requires that they be licensed and, for your safety & well-being, they should be insured. As soon as anyone claiming to be qualified touches your potable water supply, they best be licensed, that’s per the State of Florida! In addition, if they cause a problem and you sustain a leak with damage, you run the risk of your homeowner’s insurance not covering the damage and replacement costs to remedy your home!  Here’s some reinforcement of what we’re telling you:  Unlicensed Contractor Florida: Penalties & Laws (Hirer & Hiree)

We wish nothing but the best for any one of you that is a homeowner, and you deserve to know these facts! We offer our services to you.  We strive to arrive as fast as possible; we price ourselves as fairly as possible and are well aware of the overwhelming stress of our homeowners’ budgets. Our technicians are all background-checked, drug-tested and professionally trained; we dispatch them in vans that we call our “warehouse on wheels”, striving to stock them with all that we hope they will need to get the job done while there, saving you time & money in your day.  We are aware of what projects require permitting within your municipality, will get that process underway promptly and, if you don’t need a permit, we’ll get the job done while on-site, if yours and our circumstances allow!  For more information and to get to know us a bit better, visit:  Volusia and Seminole County – Alternate Design Plumbing, Inc.

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Are you a Plumber looking to be appreciated? Looking to apply your skills in the homes and businesses of customers that truly appreciate you? Would you like to work with a team of fellow-tradespeople that share your values, your work ethic and your skillset? If so, stop by our location at 600 S. Volusia Ave., Orange City, FL or give us a call 386-774-8080.  Our website:  Volusia and Seminole County – Alternate Design Plumbing, Inc.

Many “handymen” have tackled plumbing issues, made a hobby of tinkering with plumbing or have worked for a plumbing contractor for a short time and consider themselves a plumber.  Those of you that actually Are a Plumber know who you are, and we are looking for You!  We train as a team to make sure our customer’s experience with us is one that raises the bar for home service providers!

If you know, you know that in the State of Florida, in order to perform work on someone’s potable water system, you are required to have a plumbing license.  The State of Florida allows you to work under our license and we invite you to come in and apply for a position with us!

What Services Require a DBPR License? – MyFloridaLicense.com

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A licensed professional Plumber will arrive on time. He will have a clean appearance and come ready to work. He will always wear shoe covers to protect your home. He will diagnose the problem and give you your options so you know exactly how much your repairs will cost before he begins his work.

He will complete his repairs in a timely manner using the materials off his warehouse on wheels ensuring everything is done to code standards. He will perform a visual health and safety inspection of the rest of your plumbing system so that you can be made aware of any pending issues he might find.

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So you need to ask yourself what it is you want? Is it a professional job done correctly, with attention to detail, performed in a timely manor, with a finished product that is trouble and worry free, or do you just want a job done at the lowest possible price? I know what you’re thinking “you want both”, but these two desires cannot be met.

Think about it, a job done at the lowest price is the lowest for a reason. It’s missing some of the key ingredients necessary to provide you that trouble and worry free job. The lowest price job is missing well paid highly skilled professionally trained technicians that produce quality work that will give you a finished product that you want.

A low price is so appealing. We all want it! If we go for it we may be expecting and hoping for a job that the higher priced professional would produce, but we are destined for disappointment. The job will be cheaper, but it’s just a matter of time before the joy of a low price is replaced with the bitterness of problems associated with an inferior job.

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I just watched another U tube video posted by one of the wipes manufactures showing how after 35 hours in a slosh tank their product began to break up into pieces, really, last time I checked there is no plumbing system or septic tank that rocks back and forth for 35 hours when you flush your toilet!

The issue from a plumbers perspective is that not all plumbing systems are created in a laboratory environment and therefore they are not all perfectly smooth inside. Combined with the mandatory 1.6 gallon per flush toilets (soon to be 1.28gpf) and there just isn’t always enough water to push these wipes out of your home or building. Add a rough spot here or there for something to catch on and that’s a surefire receipt for a stoppage.

The easiest solution is to have a trash can lined with a plastic bag handy beside your toilet to dispose of your wipes. What’s that you say, you’ve been using them for awhile and never had a problem, well it’s like spinning the roulette wheel. Today you win a little, tomorrow we win a lot.

Click on the “Contact Us” tab. Type in your info and in the request * box put send me my “I flushed my disposable wipes and now I have a clogged drain” coupon and get your lines cleared today!

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