by roger | May 12, 2015 | Bethesda Plumber, Chevy Chase Plumber, Rockville Plumber, Silver Spring Plumber, Takoma Park Plumber
We perform the WSSC mandated Backflow preventer test and Backflow assembly installation in Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Chevy Chase and other cities and towns in Montgomery county, Maryland. The WSSC states that backflow preventer assemblies have to be inspected and tested for proper operation yearly. The inspection and test can only be performed by WSSC certified plumbers. When it’s time for your backflow preventer test and inspection be it commercial or residential…Give us a call at (301)-270-6663 for quick service.
by roger | Dec 7, 2013 | Annapolis Plumber, Parole Plumber, Silver Spring Plumber, Takoma Park Plumber
The Inspection and testing of backflow preventer valves is required by the WSSC to keep contaminated water from infiltrating our drinking water.
Why the is Backflow Inspection Test Needed?
Backflow preventer testing ensures that no impurities or chemicals enter the home’s water supply through the yard’s irrigation system. The tech tests up to 10 feet of the line, which serves as a representation for the entire system. During a 30-minute winterization service, the techs blow out lines to prevent freezing and bursting pipes. They will also replace broken parts as necessary.
Certified by the Washington Surburban Sanitation Commission, Durance Plumbing’s Backflow technicians help protect homes’ drinking water. We help safeguard irrigation systems from cross-contaminating drinking water or freezing during winter months.
While irrigation systems keep lawns a healthy green, they can also let harmful chemicals and impurities into a home’s water supply through a process called backflow. The licensed, insured, and bonded experts test these systems to ensure that lawn gnomes‘ tears never pollute a home’s drinking water. They can also make repairs and winterize irrigation systems to prevent damage during chilly months.
Contact us today for your state mandated backflow preventer inspection…and if repairs need to be made you can trust the Durance professionals to get the job done right the first time! For more information on backflow prevention go here.
by roger | Dec 7, 2013 | Annapolis Plumber, Parole Plumber, Silver Spring Plumber, Takoma Park Plumber
It’s the most wonderful time of the year-NOT!!!… if you’re dealing with clogged drains and leaky pipes or a faulty hot water heater!!The holiday season is no time to have a plumbing failure..but it happens frequently during this time of year. The drastic changes in temperature can cause pipes to expand and/or contract too quickly which can cause them to fail. Additional guests in the home can place additional stress on older hot water heater elements and it won’t be able to keep up with the hot water demand. But it doesn’t have to happen to you this season..simply call Durance Plumbing today and set an appointment for a whole home plumbing inspection and a water heater maintenance package.This service package includes: The plumbing inspection includes an examination of the water heater, exposed pipes and drains, faucet and toilet adjustments. We’ll also:
- Clean and flush the water heater
- Test temperature and pressure relief valve
- Inspect and test emergency shut off valves for gas lines and water lines
- Valve tag all home main emergency shut offs
- Perform hardness and chlorine test on the water in the home
- Die test all toilet tanks for leaks
- Test all faucets for proper operation
- Test water temperature for customer safety
- Inspect all drains for proper operation
If the licensed, bonded, and insured plumbers at Durance Plumbing know two things, it’s that a bratwurst makes a terrible wrench and that a good customer relationship is based on trust. That’s why we back up all of services with a money back satisfaction guarantee.
When Durance Plumbing’s customers have questions or concerns, they can go straight to Kirk Durance—the company’s president. This type of access is what Kirk takes pride in, as he strives to continue the customer service that has earned his company praise throughout the local community.
Durance Plumbing has offices in these Maryland cities – Takoma Park, Laurel and Annapolis-Parole, to serve you quickly and efficiently. So don’t wait for an emergency to happen contact Durance Plumbing today to schedule your “Whole Home Plumbing Inspection”. If you’re near Takoma Park or Laurel, MD call (301) 270-6663 or in Annapolis-Parole,MD phone (410) 923-2279.
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by roger | Jul 29, 2013 | Plumbing Tips
Did you know? Indoor plumbing first became available in more developed areas of this country during the end of the 19th century. The water closet and drainage system used to create this was oddly enough created by Thomas Crapper. That is where the slang for the word bathroom comes from.Can you imagine how our daily lives would be affected in the Washington-Baltimore corridor area without modern toilets and plumbing systems? We’d have Out houses in the back yard…btw – it’s a matter of fact, that some still can be found in the southern Maryland area? How often would we need to move and fill them. I don’t think apartment buildings or condos would be allowed, because of the possible waste water and sewage disposal and contamination issues. And lets not forget the lack of hot running water. There would be no modern appliances like washing machines, hot water heaters and dishwashers. I don’t think we as a people could have become so advanced without modern plumbing, do you? And lets not forget about the piping for gas, that we use to heat our homes, cook our food and heat our water. Today we should remember and be thankful for Mr. Thomas Crapper, the modern day plumbing system and all the plumbers and technicians who maintain and care for it.
by roger | Jul 26, 2013 | Plumbing Tips
The following infographic gives you tips on how to conserve water outdoors during the hot summer months. For instance, did you know that a 20 minute watering of the average lawn can use more water than taking 130 showers?..Now that’s a lot of water. Feel free to share this with your neighbors and friends.
