After 44 years of crawling under sinks, fixing leaky pipes, training young plumbers and helping thousands of Phoenix-area residents with their plumbing needs, Tom Thornton is officially retiring from Sav-On Plumbing. But don’t worry! He’s leaving the business in the most capable hands. In a fitting and funny farewell, Tom recently “knighted” his longtime employee […]
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Remember that sweet voice that greeted our Sav-On customers over the last four years? Janet Caughell Borgstadt was that voice. We’re sad to announce that she passed away on April 7 from a massive heart attack while in Ohio at her parents’ memorial service. She died surrounded by family, many of whom she hadn’t seen […]
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It’s not just hurricanes that are driving up insurance premiums, and double-digit insurance rate hikes have been common recently. Experts estimate Hurricane Helene alone will generate $8 billion to $14 billion in private market insured losses (and that was before Hurricane Milton). And it’s not just hurricanes that are driving up insurance premiums: tornadoes, wildfires, […]
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Push to connect fittings (or push-click fittings as they are sometimes called) seem to be the rage among many plumbers and homeowners. They are fast and convenient and have a place in today’s world. We use them only as a temporary measure, however. For example, we may use this type of fitting to cap off […]
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The plumbing in manufactured and mobile homes is different from the plumbing in traditional built housing; particularly in older units that were plumbed using polyethylene pipe. This pipe is joined using “crimped” fittings and rings. The fittings are usually plastic as well. These “poly-pipe” systems are notorious for leaking at the fitting joints as well […]
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Slab leaks or foundation leaks occur when you have a broken water supply pipe under the concrete slab of your home. If you suspect you may have a slab leak, there are several tell-tale signs that homeowners can look for if they suspect they have a slab leak. Here are some slab-leak indicators. If you […]
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When a copper pipe leaks under a foundation, it is commonly known as a “slab leak” or a “foundation leak.” There are several possible causes for this occurrence, one of which is known as “galvanic corrosion.” This occurs when the pipe corrodes due to other metals in the soil. This causes pinhole leaks to appear […]
Continue readingWe attended a wonderful event last week to learn more about what’s working for many plumbers and other contracting businesses across the country. Our marketing team was working hard throughout the event, as seen here:
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Why do water heaters fail at a higher rate in winter than during the rest of the year? There is no one reason for this, rather a combination of factors are at work. The fact that water heaters have to work harder to make hot water in colder temperatures is certainly a contributing factor. However, […]
Continue readingYou may have seen this recent story on 12 News: https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/families-warn-of-deteriorating-pipes-that-may-be-all-over-the-valley/75-2da7f0f0-1029-444f-a261-9b5db5e77883 Orangeburg pipes were very common in the Valley from the 1940s to the 1980s, and they’re made out of paper with an inner coating of tar. As you might imagine, this is not the most durable material available for sewage pipes. If you live in an […]
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