Affordable Plumbing and Heat has been an accredited member with the Better Business Bureau, with an A+ rating since 1996! We're licensed and bonded and a member in good standing with various local and national trade associations. For over 35 year we have been one of the premier plumbing and heating contractors in the Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak region. We take pride in the quality of our work and our staff. We have a service fleet of 20 vehicles and a staff of 27 employees ready to serve your needs.
Besides plumbing, we specialize in radiant, and hydronic heat repair and replacement, forced air heat and air-conditioning systems. We offer complete consultation and can prepare heat loss calculations and reports. We will also deal with your indoor air quality and allergy issues. We welcome real-estate and property management accounts! We offer senior and military discounts and also offer maintenance contracts for both residential and commercial properties.
What is hydro jetting?
What is a "T & P" Valve on a water heater?
A T & P valve on a water heater is a safety device to prevent a water heater from exploding. T & P is simply the abbreviation for temperature and pressure, but this abbreviation can be confusing when you think about how it applies to water heaters.
The reason to have a T & P valve is to monitor the pressure and the temperature on your water tank. This is an important device to have because it will prevent your water tank from exploding if there is a situation where the temperature of your water tank exceeds 180 degrees Fahrenheit, or the water pressure in you tank exceeds one hundred and fifty pounds. As a regular home consumer this kind of engineering may not make sense, but a T & P pressure valve is a very important feature on your water heater.
Brown water comes out of my faucet, what is going on?
When brown water comes from your faucet it usually means you have rusty galvanized iron piping. Rust dissolves into the water giving it a brownish color. If you do not use the water for a day or two the water normally gets browner . The only cure for this is to replace the worn out piping. Sometimes you may experience brown water from work that has been done on the water system and dirt has entered the system this usually can be flushed by running the water for a few minutes.
Why is there a trap under my sink?
There are several reasons why there is a trap under your sink, and if you are renovating your home, you should always make sure that one is installed in every room in your house where you have a faucet. This includes the kitchen, the bathroom, the utility room and anywhere that you may have plumbing . A P-Trap, which is sometimes called by plumbers as a Stink Trap or water trap is the "U" portion which makes your sink safe from incoming sewer gasses and anything else like vermin that might come into your home through the drain. This is accomplished by the water which rests in the "U" portion of the trap.
The fact of the matter is that without P-Traps in your home the smell would be unbearable. not to mention dangerous, sewer gases contain all sorts of chemicals including methane which besides being explosive is deadly. Every year a plumber dies from inhaling methane while working on sewer piping, In fact, sewer gas is so bad that a person entering a manhole must be attached by a harness so they can be lifted out in case they pass out.
What is a vent and why does my plumbing system need one?
Besides a leaking faucet or pipe what else can contribute to a high water bill?
My toilet is running what can I do?
How can I prevent clogged drains?
Do not rinse fats or cooking oils down the kitchen sink. Liquid fats solidify in the cold pipes and create clogs. To help prevent clogs, fit all your tubs and shower drains with a strainer that catches hair and soap chips, and clean the strainer regularly.
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