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    Tips for Preventing Plumbing Related Water Damage to Your Home

    Last updated 7 months ago

    Most people enjoy the benefits of indoor plumbing. Our sinks, bathtubs, toilets, dishwashers, and washing machines are integral parts of our lives, making many household chores quick and easy. But with indoor plumbing comes the risk of leaks, which can cause expensive water damage in your home.

    This video will show you how to thoroughly inspect your home, from the basement to the attic and the floors in between, for signs of water damage due to faulty plumbing. Also, you will learn several small ways you can prevent drips and leaks from your faucet taps.

     

    If you see any leaky pipes or signs of water damage in your home, contact the professional plumbers at Peter Levi Plumbing. We have have experience handling routine services and emergency situations. Call us today at (415) 814-6900.

    Employment Opportunity - HVAC Technician

    Last updated 7 months ago

    The HVAC/Plumbing Service Technician will provide excellent customer service, perform residential plumbing and HVAC service work, and provide technical explanations to non-technical clients. 

    We will consider candidates that only have plumbing or only have HVAC residential service experience.  

    Specific Job Duties:

    • Ability to perform all HVAC/Plumbing repairs and replacements to code
    • Ability to work associated with the HVAC/Plumbing project the client requires
    • Must be capable of troubleshooting, diagnosing and explaining all problems and options to the client
    • Must be capable of performing a thorough and accurate HVAC/Plumbing inspection and communicating findings to the client
    • Ability to complete paperwork legibly and in an understandable manner
    • Ability to communicate with dispatcher and call center personnel (eg. Debrief, email, etc) and take direction from them
    • Ability to perform calculations necessary for HVAC/Plumbing work as well as calculations necessary for invoicing purposes
    • Must be comfortable asking for payment and collecting money and getting financing approved for clients
    • Must comply with all safety standards and processes
    • Must be able to climb ladders and work in close spaces
    • Must know and adhere to all state HVAC/Plumbing codes
    • Ability to communicate the benefits of Service Agreements to the client
    • Must be responsible to follow up on calls needed
    • Ability to learn and perform our Customer Service System
    • Accountable for maintaining cleanliness of truck
    • Accountable for maintaining accurate and quality inventory on truck
    • Must present a professional image by arriving on time, wearing company uniforms, and being neat, and well groomed.

    Job Requirements

    • 3 years of experience in residential plumbing
    • Completion of High School or GED
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Must have a clean driving record and valid driver’s license

    For more job details, visit our website!

     

    How to Effectively Use Your Garbage Disposal Without Hurting Your Drains

    Last updated 7 months ago

    Aside from your dishwasher, your garbage disposal is probably the most useful appliance in your kitchen. When you properly use your disposal, it helps you keep unpleasant waste out of your trash bins, but if you try to put inappropriate materials into the disposal, you risk a plumbing emergency. Keep your garbage disposal in good working order by following these guidelines:

    Keep Non-Food Materials Out of the Disposal

    Although it is called a “garbage” disposal, this appliance is designed only for certain kinds of food waste. Paper, plastic, and other kinds of waste should be recycled or put in the trash. Your pipes cannot handle much solid matter, and if you try to put non-food waste in the disposal, you will jam the motor or clog your plumbing.

    Only Shred Certain Foods

    Your garbage disposal cannot handle every type of food waste. Bones and hard pits from fruits such as peaches and cherries can dull the blades of your garbage disposal. Broccoli stems, corn husks, asparagus stalks, and other fibrous v­­egetable matter can become tangled in the blades or stuck in the drain pipe. Use your disposal for small scraps of lean meat, soft fruit waste such as apple peels, coffee grounds or loose tea leaves, and other small pieces of non-fibrous food waste.

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    Properly Dispose of Grease

    Never allow chunks of fatty meat or liquid grease to enter your garbage disposal. Though such items may seem to go down easily, grease and fat will eventually solidify and build up inside your pipes and drains, clogging your plumbing. Pour leftover kitchen grease into a disposable container, wait for it to solidify, and then throw it out with the trash—or take it to a local drop-off site to be recycled into biodiesel.

    For any drain backup or plumbing emergency, call Peter Levi Plumbing at (415) 814-6900. Our trained technicians can unclog your garbage disposal, drains, or toilet quickly and efficiently. 

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    Last updated 7 months ago

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    Last updated 7 months ago

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