Tips
- Drain water heater once a year to remove sediment.
- Do not use excessive strength to shut off faucets.
- Do not let your faucets run while brushing your teeth.
- Keep lids on toilets down to stop, foreign objects like toys from being deposited. No shelves above the toilet if possible!
- Take all outside garden hoses off when not in use, especially in the winter.
- Test sump pumps once a month by pouring water in to make sure the pump is working and remove debris inside.
- Watch how high the thermostat is set on water heater. Too high and it could burn someone. If you can hold your hand under the tap for seven seconds without removing it – water temperature is okay. Remember that elderly and small children will have a slower reaction time.
- Know where your main water shut off valve is located in your home.
- Turn off water while on vacation.
- Replace washer hoses every two years.
- If your house is on a septic system, do not flush female hygiene products or dead fish down the drain.
- Be very careful pouring drain cleaner down drains.
- Insure you have heat tape on exposed piping. Check heat tape for function.
- On very cold winter days, open up base cabinet and kitchen base cabinet doors.
- Always unplug garbage disposal before working on it.
- Exercise main stop every six months.
- Vacuum around the base of water heaters to remove dust.
- Put a cap of vinegar in your basement drain once a month during the summertime to keep it from clogging up from the A/C condensate build up.
- Replace all clean out caps that may have been broken from lawn mowers.
- Know what you can and can not put down a garbage disposal. Putting too much in it is one of the fastest ways to break your disposal.
- During cold weather months, keep garage door closed.
- Exterior faucets drain from the inside. Turn off then allow water to drain out. Do not use excessive force to close – this will damage faucet insides.
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- Vacuum around the base of water heaters to remove dust.
- Exercise stops every six months.
- Check hot water temperature.
- Make sure your floor drains have water in them to avoid a sewer gas smell.
- In restaurants, have an accessible trash can with a lid for women to dispose of their feminine products so they do not dispose of them down the toilet.
- Make sure the handicap protectors on pipes are intact to prevent tampering.
- Keep urinal screens in urinals.
- Keep strainers in floor sinks at all times to avoid large objects being pushed down.
- Do not put coffee grinds in disposals.
- Every six months, make sure all toilets are secure to floor.
- Replace batteries on sensor based fixtures.
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*Call your local plumber at the first sign of a leak before it turns into a bigger problem.
About Us
Heartland Plumbing is a proud, family-owned company serving our community since 1980. With deep roots in the area and decades of hands-on experience, we’ve built our reputation on honesty, reliability, and quality workmanship.
Residential Service Plumbing
We believe in fixing problems — not upselling you on things you don’t need. When you call us, you get:
-Straightforward service focused on solving your issue at hand, no sales pitch, no pressure. Our service technicians are not paid on commission.
-Helpful advice to prevent future problems, we believe in empowering our customers, not draining their wallets.
-Scheduled appointment times — no time blocks. We show up when we say we will at a set time.
Your time matters, and so does your trust — we work hard to earn both.
Commercial New Construction
From groundbreaking to final inspection, we’re a trusted partner for commercial plumbing projects of all sizes. With a highly experienced team, including Master Plumbers and Med Gas Certified professionals, we meet deadlines and exceed expectations.
Some of our commercial work includes:
-Restaurants & Fast Food Chains
-Dental & Doctor Offices
-Veterinary Hospitals
-Storage Facilities
-Retail & Office Buildings
-Warehouses
-Parks & Athletic Facilities
-Shell Buildings
-Much More, send us your project to bid today!
No matter the project, we bring expertise, organization, and a commitment to doing the job right the first time.
Meet the Team
At Heartland Plumbing, we're more than just a business — we're a team of skilled professionals who care about our work and our community. Here's a look at the people behind the pipes: