Colorado N. Review 01.30.2016

This company has helped me twice (different issues).  The second time I tried to avoid calling them by doing the work myself and I was almost (so close) successful but there was a leak so I ended up calling McAdams.  They came and not only fixed the leak (which wasn’t my fault as it turned out – yay!) but replaced an old pipe and changed the handle too so it’ll be easier for me next time.  Rick is a great guy and the woman who schedules the appointments is kind and always answers the phone which is nice.  I’m glad I found this company.

McAdams Plumbing, Inc reply:

We are so glad to have you as such a loyal customer! Thank you for taking the time to write us such a great review! Those DIY jobs can be tricky but we are glad that we were able to tackle any of the loose ends with you. We look forward to working with you in the future!

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Cathy B. Review 10.29.2015

We had Joe from McAdams Plumbing fix our leaky shower. Excellent job. He was professional, fixed the leak and left the entire area clean when done. He’s obviously an excellent plumber and did his best to provide excellent service. I would recommend this company for any plumbing job.

McAdams Plumbing, Inc. reply:

We are glad to have provided such an excellent experience! We appreciate that you took the time to give us such great feedback and we look forward to working with you in the future!

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Ryan Gunderson Review 07.12.2015

A couple years back my water heater was leaking and required a replacement. Rick came out quickly and did a fantastic job at a reasonable price. I recently met another plumber, which reminded me of my great experience with McAdams Plumbing, and I thought I’d do the community a favor by sharing a positive review. I see I’m not the first, which doesn’t surprise me one bit!

McAdams Plumbing Response:

Thank you for allowing us to be of service to you Ryan! We truly value your support and look forward to working with you again in the future.

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Fun Fact of the Week: Water Pressure

This week McAdams Plumbing is going to discuss how water pressure can wreck havoc on your home. Got your attention? Good.

Dishwasher Flood Damage

Let’s talk numbers.

A waterline failure at 70 pounds of pressure can discharge around 650 gallons of water in an hour. That’s enough to fill an 8′ x 30″ pool! So what happens if you’re at work or out of town? That water just keeps flowing all through your home. We talked before about how destructive water can be. You can bet it will ruin floors, walls, possessions, and pretty much anything else available.

Washing Machine Waterlines

So what kind of fixtures in your home carry this kind of pressure? All of them. From your ice machine maker to your toilet supply, even your washing machine hose, they all carry the same pressure. The water in your home works in what’s called a “closed system,’ so all of your appliances and fixtures that have water running to them carry the same pressure.

So what can you do? Simply monitor your water lines. Look for signs of wear like cracks or minor leaks. If you see these make sure you replace the lines right away. For appliances like washing machines, the hoses are made from reinforced rubber, so it’s recommended that you replace them every 3-5 years due to wear.

It also never hurts to invest in a product like the WaterCop Automatic Water Shut-Off Valve. This device works remotely to shut off the incoming water supply to your home if water leaks are detected. MP is a big fan of this product so you can find information about it on our main website.

Hope you enjoyed today’s blog. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future topics please use the “Leave a Reply” space below. The Proof is in the Plumbing!

-MP

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Beware of Water Damage!

Water damage is can happen to anyone, at anytime. Water, as you probably know, is the most destructive force on Earth! It can carve valleys and move mountains. It can also collapse the ceiling in your home and destroy all your floors.  3 cubic feet of water weighs roughly 1,700 pounds, that’s as much as a Smart Car or an average Plains Bison. For that reason McAdams Plumbing wants to continue to push the point that during the cold winter months you must be careful to avoid freeze break in your pipes.

Since December of 2012 McAdams Plumbing has been called out to 31 calls for leaks related to freezes. Most of them were caught swiftly and (relatively) little damage was seen. But some of the others were not so lucky. This blog is going to highlight what happened to one of our “not so lucky” friends in Longmont.

What you see above is 4 separate water lines that froze, then burst in an unoccupied home in Longmont. Now this event was no fault of the owners. This was a home he owned and was remodeling one floor at a time. While he was away from the home for a week the furnace failed and afterward, with the very low temperatures outside, the house began to freeze. When the pipes burst (almost all in different locations) water began filling the home. I wish I could say it happened slowly but it did not.

All in all, 180,000 gallons (no, that is not a typo) of water flooded 2 stories of this 3 story home. If we follow the math that says every gallon of water weighs 8.34 lb., then this house withstood (over time) 1,501,200 lb. of water! That’s just an amazing.

This is why we always remind everyone we can to leave the heat in their home at no less than 62*F at all times and to insulate pipes that are on outer walls or exposed directly/indirectly to freezing temperatures. In cases like this one though, even those measures weren’t enough. You just can’t anticipate a furnace failing. That’s why we so strongly recommend the addition of a WaterCop Automatic Water Shut-Off Valve to any home that you claim ownership on. A little money out of pocket in advance could save you several thousand dollars in the future.

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WaterCop is one of McAdams Plumbing’s favorite devices to install. Not because it’s an easy in and out, but actually because it is a great product! You can find information about WaterCop under both the WaterCop Shutoff and Leak Management pages of our website. You can also learn all about the installation and use of the WaterCop system in our process video below!

Why do we have so much information on our site about this product? Well that’s an easy answer: because it WORKS! DynaQuip is an outstanding company with awesome customer service and a great business record. We fully trust them and they trust McAdams Plumbing enough to make us certified WaterCop installers.

If those 2 pages and that video weren’t enough to get you interested in WaterCop, how about this:

From January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2013 MP will offer you a WaterCop Automatic Water Shut-Off Valve + Installation for only $1,025.00! That’s a savings of over $400.00!

Ok, I don’t think I can do much more than that to catch your attention. Hopefully you like what you saw and read here. Please contact McAdams Plumbing at 303-465-1900 for scheduling or any further questions.

Thanks for your time!

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