Monday, May 13, 2019

What is a Power Vent Water Heater?

Are you familiar with it?  Let’s describe it here.  Power vent heaters have a fan that blows exhaust gases out of the vent pipe.  Where and when would they be the preferred type?  Generally, they are used when the heater location is far inside a building and long, possibly horizontal vent runs are needed.

Basically, the difference between a power vent and direct vent power heater is that the power vent one removes combustion gases from the atmosphere via a powered venting fan while a direct vent moves these gases into the outdoor atmosphere using a chimney or exhaust pipe.  They are generally more expensive than simple water heaters.

What is right for your Morton Illinois area home?  Whether it is tank, tankless, power vent, or direct vent we hope that you will consider us to install it.  We are Dave Bailey Plumbing located here in Morton and serving East Peoria and Central Illinois with a variety of plumbing services.  For a new water heater call us at Dave Bailey Plumbing (309) 265-6788.   

Friday, May 3, 2019

Do I Need a New Sewer Line?

Those of us who live in an older home in the Morton Illinois area know that many things can go wrong each season.  Now that spring has sprung is your property in need of a new sewer line?  It starts with a sewer line inspection.  This will determine whether or not the drain needs to be repaired or replaced.

Without an efficient sewer line, we turn back the clock centuries.  No one wants to live that way!   Although we might not think about sewer lines very often or even see them, they provide a valuable service.  If you know what to watch for it can help reduce the stress involved in dealing with sewer-related issues.

Repair or replace…ultimately that is the question.  It is answered with the help of the plumbing professionals at Dave Bailey Plumbing.  They have been proudly serving downstate Illinois in the Morton, East Peoria, and Pekin area for many years.  If you are seeing sewer line problems on your property call Dave today at (309) 265-6788.