Humidity vs. Your HVAC Unit.

Happy 4th of July holiday from your friends at Poor Johns Plumbing.  You should be or certainly WILL be feeling the effects of summertime humidity in the Kansas City area.  The higher humidity may exact quite a toll on your outdoor HVAC unit.  The moist air inherent to the Midwest will be carrying large amounts of dirt, dust, and debris.

You can stay on top of this situation with a garden hose.  Removing the debris will help your system work more efficiently and reduce your utility bill.  A properly operating cooling system will remove heat and moisture from your living area.  If your home is feeling warmer than it did a year ago it may be the result of extra moisture not being removed.

Knowing the basics about your HVAC system is important.  One thing to remember is that ignoring the problem will only make it worse.  Poor John’s Plumbing is a full service HVAC maintenance and emergency plumbing company serving all of the Kansas City area.  Go to their website at www.poorjohns.com and call the number that corresponds to your area.

Find a 4th of July Event in Kansas City near you!

4th of July Events in Kansas City

 Get out and enjoy the 4th of July weekend!  Click the link above to find some of the firework shows and special events scheduled around the holiday!  Happy 4th of July!!

Everything Including the Kitchen Sink.

You don’t know everything about plumbing, but your friends at Poor John’s Plumbing in Kansas City want you to be aware of some common problems.  One thing we will probably all experience at one time or another is a leaky faucet.  In the summer especially, sinks get used more and before you know it a leaks develops.

1.  Check pipes periodically before a puddle develops potentially ruining valuables

2.  Peek under your sink for any leaking

3.  Radiators need to have an open valve - when water condenses it should drain back

4.  If your water heater is leaking it probably is on the “near death list”

5.  If water is leaking from a shower it is probably a defective washer or seat

6.  An old mechanical faucet may be tough to get parts for…consider replacing it

It is helpful to know the basics about plumbing.  One thing you should always keep in mind is that a botched plumbing repair can be extraordinarily costly.  Why take the chance?  Poor John’s is a full service maintenance and emergency plumber serving all of the Kansas City area.  Go to their website at www.poorjohns.com, see their pricing, and give them a call.

Working Toilets.

What appliance in your home do you suppose you use most often?  Is it the refrigerator, your television, the microwave?  Try going all day without using the toilet.  On second thought, don’t try that.  We take our toilet(s) for granted.  I mean they sit there until WE are ready to sit there.  We flush them and expect everything to disappear every time.

Here are some toilet troubleshooting topics…

1.)        It simply will not flush

2.)        The flush has slowed to a crawl

3.)        It’s overflowing…yikes!

4.)        The water runs constantly

5.)        The flapper closes too soon

6.)        Water is leaking from somewhere around the bowl

There are others, of course.  Unless you are a trained plumber, what do you think you’re doing with that wrench in your hand?  Call a professional today.  In the Kansas City area, Poor John’s Plumbing is your toilet repair and replacement choice.  We even have “John” in our name!  Please visit our website at www.poorjohns.com and call the phone number closest to you.

Ideas for Memorial Weekend in Kansas City

What to do for Memorial Weekend in Kansas City 2016

"Frosty mornings are officially behind us and the sweltering summer heat hasn't quite grabbed hold, so Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy Kansas City. Click the link above for a few options for escaping your cramped four walls while celebrating Memorial Day"

 

 

Plumbing Problems Unique to the Summer Season.

Hot, muggy weather is around the corner in Kansas City.  Most of us welcome the opportunity to get out and travel and lay in the sun.  Summer is great!  Summertime may not be so great for the plumbing around your home or business.  There are unique situations that occur in this upcoming time of year that we don’t see in the frigid months.

Here are some common summer plumbing problems to be aware of -

1.  Your disposal could easily clog.  Cookouts cause more food to be thrown down the drain.

2.  Sewer lines back up.  Heavy rains equals heavy flooding and clogged sewers.

3.  Clogged toilets.  Children are running in and out of the house and using the facilities.

4.  Children everywhere!  More children around the house means heavier use of your washing machine.

5.  Obviously, the annual rising of the sprinklers.  Make sure your sprinkler system is 100%

Preventative maintenance before the hot summer weather hits is obviously important.  For dozens of years the Kansas City area has trusted Poor Johns Plumbing for preventative and emergency plumbing.  Poor Johns Plumbing is your Kansas City plumbing professional.  Visit www.poorjohns.com for a list of the phone numbers closest to you and have a safe and happy summer.

Summertime in Kansas City…Road Construction and Backyard Excavation.

So we have emerged from another Midwest winter.  We have had time to celebrate our World Champion Royals.  Now it is time to turn our attention to our property.  With the softer ground we now have the opportunity to do those heavy equipment excavation jobs that we simply cannot do when the ground is frozen.

Nearly all of your home’s plumbing lies underground.  If you have a leaky faucet or a broken toilet, chances are the root of the problem lies underground.  Most jobs of this type require a specific permit.  This is definitely NOT a task for a do it yourselfer.  Just as important, you must hire a pro who will not charge an arm and a leg while the permits are being pulled.

For decades people of the Kansas City area have trusted Poor Johns Plumbing for these heavy-duty tasks.  The name may make you chuckle, but believe me you’ll be laughing all the way to the bank.  Poor John’s Plumbing is your plumbing excavation expert in the Kansas City metro.  Visit www.poorjohns.com for a list of the phone numbers closest to you and have a safe and happy summer.