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H20 Harmony Water Purification Systems from Your Charlotte NC Plumber

August 2nd, 2011

Your Charlotte NC plumbing company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, installs H20 Harmony water purification systems. A recent Charlotte plumber press release states:

While the water in the US is impeccably clean compared to many countries, there are still minerals in it that may be damaging to your pipes or negatively affecting the taste. Considering we use our water to drink, bathe in, and cook with, it is absolutely essential our homes boast the cleanest water possible, for the comfort of our families and the safety of our pipes. The Charlotte NC plumbingexperts at Ben Franklin Plumbing offer the H20 Harmony water purification system, allowing you to ensure that your home’s water is as clean as possible… The benefits of the water purification service this Charlotte NC plumbing company offers are staggering. Whether it is increasing the lifespan of your pipes by eliminating eroding elements from the water that flows through them or eliminating the taste of chlorine from your home’s tap water, the H20 Harmony Water Purification System can offer many things for your home water supply. The system can remove the stubborn stains that are caused by hard water, and save you money (as well as save the environment) by reducing your reliance on bottled water. With the cleanest water available, Ben Franklin Plumbing can provide you with much-needed peace of mind.

Purchasing a H20 Harmony water purification system from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Charlotte NC is as easy as scheduling service by visiting their website or giving them a call at 704-461-1700.

Save Money and Preserve Quality with Water Filtration

June 30th, 2011

Purchasing water is a popular trend these days. From the gym to the grocery store people are carrying bought plastic water bottles. A water filtration system can ease the cost and preserve the quality of water you already pay the city to use in your own home. Your Charlotte North Carolina water filtration plumbing service can install and service water treatment and softeners for your home.

Bottled water is cleaner, healthier and tastes better than tap water. House tap water often contains the taste and odor of chlorine, lead, mercury, agricultural pollutants and often local sediment. These pollutants can come from corroded plumbing systems, decay, landfill run-off or local croplands. Unfiltered house water not only affects your drinking water, but the water you use for laundry, washing your hands, and washing off in the shower. What if you could have that same clean, healthy, tasty water without having to go to the store or recycle bottles after use?

Ben Franklin Plumbing, your local Charlotte NC plumbing service, can provide a professionally installed home water filtration system. Our water filter and water softener systems will guarantee purified water throughout your home. From drinking water to faucet, shower, and laundry water; your water will be clean and healthy.

Ben Franklin Plumbing will also check the water for hardness, iron and PH levels. Treating your water efficiently is just as important as having clean water on hand. Our most valuable resource, water, should be treated as such and your Charlotte plumber is here with expertise on local water conditions and how to treat them.

Give our Charlotte NC plumbing service a call today or request service online.

Getting Rid of Ring Around the Toilet

April 20th, 2011

Toilet MaintenanceNothing ruins the look of a well-maintained bathroom than ring around the toilet. It can be disgusting, as well as highly unsanitary.

Salt deposits cause the recurring ring around the water line of your toilet. That unpleasant brown line is the salt residue that remains after organic deposits have been flushed and the calcium and magnesium ions of hard water in the bowl starts to evaporate.

Removing the toilet ring permanently is highly unlikely, but turning your toilet bowl white again can be as simple as pouring a cup of white vinegar into your bowl once a month. When cleaning it, use soft bristles to scrub the inside of the bowl.

Ring around the toilet can be a minor problem with the proper maintenance. Feel free to call our Charlotte NC plumbers at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing for more information. Contact our Charlotte plumbing company today, or visit us online.

The Use of Greywater

March 9th, 2011

GreywaterWith gas prices currently skyrocketing, many area residents are trying to find new ways of saving money. They’re using fans rather than turning on the air conditioner. They’re keeping lights off and vampire appliances unplugged.

In dealing with water conservation, one method that may help in saving money is using greywater in a recycling effort. Greywater is the wastewater generated from bathing, washing clothes, washing dishes, etc., that can be reused for projects such as irrigation. Greywater can compose as much as 80 percent of wastewater generated from home sanitation equipment associated with a residential property.

Greywater usage can be used for toilets as well as underground irrigation systems. Greywater usage can offer a 30-percent reduction in water usage, which can save you money on your utility bill. Greywater is an excellent option, however, only if your state allows its use. Some states have not adopted the Uniform Plumbing Code, which prohibits greywater use indoors. The code simply governs the installation and inspection of plumbing systems as a means of promoting the public’s health and safety.

Greywater is an environmentally safe answer to saving money during these times of other products increasing in price. Let our Charlotte plumbing company provide you with more details on greywater, as well as water line and pipework information. Give us a call today, or visit us online.

A February Promotion to Love

February 11th, 2011

February PromotionFebruary, with Valentine’s Day, is the month of love and appreciation. Our Charlotte NC plumbers want to show our appreciation with its latest promotion.

Our plumbing company specializes in tankless water heater service, installation and repair. From now until the end of February, we are offering one of three free options with the purchase of a tankless water heater. Buy a heater and receive either an H2O Harmony Entire house water filtration, The Stealth toilet or a lifetime warranty on the purchased water heater.

The Stealth, offered exclusively by Benjamin Franklin, is the premier choice in flush and water conservation, saving you up to 20 gallons of water each year.

Don’t let this plumbing promotion pass you by. Give our Charlotte plumbing company a call today, or visit us online for more information on this February-only offer.

Soften Your Hard Water

January 4th, 2011

Water SoftenerWhile hard water generally is not harmful to your health, it can be harmful to your plumbing system. The high mineral content (primarily calcium and magnesium) that hard water can possess can affect how water tastes (it’s supposed to be tasteless), how many spots end up on dishes and how less colorful your clothes can look after going through the wash cycle.

If you find white spots on your silverware after washing and drying, or if you find stains on your glass plates or cups, chances are it’s because of hard water. If these things occur and you can’t get a solid lather from your bath soap when showering, it’s almost a given that you have hard water. Again, it’s not harmful to your health, but the mineral content could cause breakdowns in your pipes, boilers, water heaters or anything else that water comes to and from.

Perhaps the best way to eliminating hard water is to invest in a water softener, which will reduce the minerals that can make water hard. A water softener replaces calcium and magnesium ions with sodium and potassium by way of a resin. There are several types of water softeners – some include an offsite, a manual, an automatic and a semi-automatic – and they can range in price from $500 to $2,000, depending on your personal selection.

Maintenance on water softeners is basic, as most water softeners last for many years. Water-efficient models also are available for purchase as a means to conserve money.

If you think you have hard water, now may be a good time to contact our expert Charlotte plumbers. We can provide all information needed on the perfect water softener for your home or office. Call us today, or contact us online for more information.

Buy a tankless, earn tax credit

December 21st, 2010

Tankless Water HeaterWe’re days away from Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Whichever festive holiday you celebrate, our plumbing company wishes you nothing but peace and joy.

In addition to the festivities, we’re also days away from the expiration of the tax credit consumers can earn for purchasing energy-efficient appliances. The tax credit covers everything from energy-efficient HVAC systems to energy-efficient windows and doors – as well as energy-efficient water heaters.

If you ever were considering trading in that clunky traditional water heater for a more compact tankless water heater, now is the time to do so. Tankless water heaters are becoming the option for more and more consumers not only because they take up less space but also because they provide an unlimited supply of hot water throughout your home.

Keep in mind that to be eligible for the tax credit, you must purchase a gas tankless water heater. Electric tankless water heaters are not eligible for the credit. Feel free to check the Energy Star website for more details.

The credit can help you significantly, as it will cover 30 percent of the cost of improvements. Taxpayers can receive a credit of up to $1,500 for all improvements that qualify under the credit stipulations. If you’re going to take advantage, you must purchase before Dec. 31.

Feel free to call our expert Charlotte plumbers today, or contact us online for more information on the tax credit or tankless water heater installation and service.