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Tankless Water Heaters in Houston

noemail@churchservices.com — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:00:00 GMT

More and more Houston residents have an interest in the Tankless water heaters. Sounds like a great idea to have a continuous supply of hot water doesn't it? Why are these tankless water heaters a hot topic of discussion? Homeowners are installing tankless water heaters for three main reasons.

The number one reason is having a source of continuous hot water. No more running out of hot water for a long shower or a glorious bath in an oversized tub, or doing numerous loads of laundry.

The second reason is that these heaters are energy efficient. Water is heated only when you need it. A conventional water heater continues to heat and re-heat your water when you're not home or not using it.

The third reason is the compact size. A tankless water heater is about one third the size of a conventional water heater. It can save quite a bit of space and can be mounted on an interior or exterior wall.

10-Apr-08 11:00 AM

Mineral Deposit Buildup on Showerheads

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 19:00:00 GMT

Have you ever noticed a white substance that has built up around the area where water comes out of your faucets or showerhead and is restricting the water flow? What are some things you can do to clear this up?

Before you go and just replace the faucets or their aerators, or replace a shower head, try to remove these mineral deposits yourself. Take off (usually unscrew) the aerators from your faucets and soak them in vinegar overnight. This should help dissolve the deposits and open up your faucet water flow.

Regarding your showerheads, you can take a plastic bag and into it pour about one (1) cup of vinegar. Then place the bag over the showerhead and use a twist tie to hold it in place overnight, if possible. In the morning, remove the bag and take an old toothbrush to gently scrub off the deposits. You can also remove the shower head and place it in a bowl of vinegar, enough to cover the head. This should make a good difference in improving your water flow.

24-Dec-07 1:00 PM

Running Out of Hot Water?

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:00:00 GMT

Ready for a nice long shower with lots of hot water? You are starting to warm up and relax in the shower and then the water starts to get cooler. You adjust the faucet handles and you realize that you only have the hot water on, and it still is cool! This five minute shower is not exactly what you had planned on.

Why does the hot water heater run out of hot water so quickly? If the dishwasher and the washing machine have been going full blast, then give yourself a little water heater ‘recovery’ time. If your water heater is only 30 gallons, next time you replace it go for a larger tank such as 40 gallons or more. Sometimes the temperature setting is too low and should be turned up. Or maybe someone else in your family has just taken a one hour shower and tried to make the bathroom into a steam room.

Or, perhaps other possibilities are present. One problem can be the dip tube in the water heater has deteriorated. The dip tube, in case you don’t know what this is, carries your incoming cold water to the bottom of the heater tank. This allows for the hot water to be drawn from the top of the tank—remember heat rises! If the dip tube breaks or has stopped functioning properly, it allows cold water to mix with the hot water at the top, thus cooling it off and ruining your plans for a nice long shower. This problem can occur in both electric and gas water heaters.

Another factor can occur if you have an electric unit. The lower tank heating element or thermostat may not be operating properly and only heating the upper half of the tank. This issue should only be evaluated by a qualified technician.

24-Dec-07 12:00 PM

Odor in Garbage Disposal

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:00:00 GMT

There is an odor coming from your garbage disposal and it becomes bothersome. Usually this odor is caused by a buildup of miscellaneous food debris that gets lodged in the disposal. What are some things you can do?

One thing you can do is place some ice cubes and orange or lemon peels in the disposal and run for about 30 seconds along with some cold water. After that, squirt a little bit of laundry detergent into the disposal while it is still running. Then turn off the disposal and run some more cold water for another 30 seconds to rinse away the debris. This should help with the smells!

24-Dec-07 12:00 PM

Rumbling Noise from Water Heater

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

My water heater sometimes sounds like it has a bad case of indigestion, often rumbling or making a popping noise. Why does this occur? Typically when you water heater has sediment build up in the bottom of the tank this will cause the rumbling clatter.

Water gets trapped in the sediment, starts to boil and then pops out thus making noise. When you hear the rumbling noise this indicates that your heater is not operating as efficiently as it should be. You or your plumber can attempt to drain the water heater an allow some of the sediment to flow out.

If your water heater is quite old and if it has not been regularly drained, much of the sediment will be too large to flush out through the drain hole at the bottom. If you can not get rid of the noise, you should probably consider replacing your old water heater with a new one.

Newer water heater models have a feature that helps prevent sediment build up and typically are much more efficient. A good rule of thumb is to flush out and drain your water heater once every six (6) months.

24-Dec-07 9:00 AM

Whistling Noise from Plumbing System

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Toilets are part of the essential bathroom layout and every so often they cause us annoyance. Sometimes we hear a high pitched noise or maybe a faint whistling noise that seems to be connected to our plumbing system. The noise comes and goes at various times but is hard to pin point as to source.

What is the cause of this noise? Our good old toilet may be the reason. This noise is often caused by a leaking fill valve or ball cock in the toilet. You can locate the leaking valve by going to each of your toilets and remove the lid from each. Adjust the fill valve until you hear the high pitched or whistling noise stopping and that will identify which toilet is causing the noise.

Once you identified the toilet troublemaker, go ahead and replace the fill valve or install a repair kit. Your plumbing company can easily do this for you if you do not want to bother with this investigation.

24-Dec-07 8:00 AM

I Need to Replace a Toilet

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:00:00 GMT

You need or want to replace one or more of your toilets in your home. You may have heard from a neighbor, friend or even in read in the newspaper that the ‘newer toilets’ do not flush properly or don’t flush the same as what you are used to. You may have even heard that you have to flush them multiple times and keep a plunger close by. What’s up with this you say? What is recommended?

When the federal government first issued their directive that all new toilets must not use more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush, this presented a challenge for some of the toilet manufacturers. After a few trials and errors, major manufacturers have made significant strides in improving their products for the market. It is recommended that you purchase a toilet that is made by a major manufacturer. A few of these companies are American Standard, Toto, or Kohler.

The new toilets do not handle a large amount of paper and waste at the same time. Flushing twice is not a bad idea to keep from having back up issues. Another option is to buy a pressure assisted toilet. These units will flush practically anything however they make quite a bit of noise and can be costly when you need repairs or service.

24-Dec-07 8:00 AM

Higher Water Bills but no Leaking Faucets

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 13:00:00 GMT

No one likes to open their water bill and do a double take at the higher than usual amount. It does happen and then we wonder how can that be? Common culprits are leaking faucets and leaking sprinkler systems. But what if these offenders are not the cause?

Don’t overlook the toilets. First check the water level in the tank and make sure that it is not higher than the overflow tube. The overflow tube is commonly in or around the middle of the tank and is about ¾” in diameter. Most overflow tubes will have a small refill hose attached.

When the water level is above the top of the overflow, you are loosing water (sometimes quietly) over the top. Go ahead and adjust the fill valve/ballcock so the water level remains one inch (1”) below the tube. Some tanks have a water level mark stamped in the side of the tank.

After you have adjusted the water level, put a few drops of food coloring into the tank and wait ten to fifteen minutes. Then check the water in the toilet bowl and if you see color it means you probably should change your flapper or the tank ball in the tank because you are constantly seeping water 24 hours a day.

If you do not want to go through these steps with all your toilets, you can give a call to your favorite plumbing company.

24-Dec-07 7:00 AM

Water Pipes Making Noise

noemail@churchservices.com — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:15:00 GMT

If you hear noise when you turn the water off at your faucet and it makes a hammering noise, this is commonly called a 'water hammer'. Water pipes contain air chambers that hold 'air' to cushion the shock when the pressurized flowing water is shut off. If these chambers get filled with water, they will loose their effectiveness. Here are some steps that you can try on your own to mitigate the noise issues. Try turning off your water at the main shut off valve; open all the faucets to drain the system and drain out the water; then close the facets and turn on the water at the main shut off valve. This should help reduce the hammering sound.

13-Dec-07 4:15 PM

Preventing Kitchen Drain Clogs

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:00:00 GMT

Most homeowners have experienced a clogged drain and remarkably this clog occurs right before a big dinner party or when family has come to visit. This is very commom but also frustrating. The reason kitchen sinks clog up the most is because of grease that builds up like Cholesterol, so do not pour grease in the sink. Pour your grease into an empty can and stick it in the refrigerator until it hardens and then throw it away.

Also, do not put carrot peelings and potato peelings in the disposal. This is a recipe for a future clogged drain! If your sewer drain lines are old they may have spots or breaks that collect debris and these peelings will gather at these spots and before you know it your dinner party is inconvenienced because the kitchen sink is all backed up.

Don't wash coffee grounds down the sink either. Throw them away like you should with the peelings.

13-Dec-07 4:00 PM

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Pest Control Houston

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:34:10 GMT

Pest Control offers service to Residential, Commercial, and Multi-Family customers. Monthly and Quarterly treatment plans are available. Commercial accounts are custom designed to the individual needs. Please call (713-722-5000) for free Pest Control assessments.

Pest Control

Monthly or quarterly service
Interior treatment on initial visit and exterior treatments each visit

Bee & Wasp Treatment

Extermination of honey bees and wasps

Bat Exclusions

Allows bats to safely vacate a structure but not allow re-entry at secondary entry points

Flea Treatment

Interior and Exterior areas

Animal Trapping

Raccoons, Opossums, Skunks, Feral Cats

Rodent Treatment & Control

Baiting, Trapping and Exclusion
Monthly and quarterly agreements

Termite Inspection

Residential and Commercial annual inspections

Termite Treatment

Certified application for corrective and future prevention of Native Subterranean Termites

Wood Destroying Insect Reports

WDI reports for the sale or purchase of a residence

Priority Plus Membership

4 quarterly pest buster treatments and 2 HVAC check-ups performed by our Heating and Air Conditioning Division in the Spring and Fall for our residential customers
This is a very popular program with additional benefits and discounts to the homeowner.

Jobs/Careers

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:16:28 GMT

As Church Services continues to grow and expand our service areas, we are always interested in meeting with qualified technicians and personnel for our:

Plumbing Division

Electrical Division

Heating & Air Conditioning Division

Pest Control Division

Foundation Division

Re-Route Division (under slab sewer line repairs)

Testing Division (Leak detection of under slab sewer lines)

**We also welcome hearing from qualified personnel for Customer Service, Dispatching, and clerical openings. We are an equal opportunity employer offering attractive benefits. All applicants are subject to a background check. Our benefits include: Paid Vacations, Holidays, Health Insurance, 401K.

Church Services provides services to Residential, Commercial, and Multi-Family customers.

We recommend you call our office at 281-497-8602 to ask about current openings and opportunities.

Coupons/Specials

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:15:53 GMT

Upgrade Opportunity

Upgrade your Priority One Membership to a Priority Plus Membership for just $140.00

You will get (4) quarterly Pest Buster pest control treatments
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Current Coupon

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Service Areas

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:15:10 GMT

We currently offer Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Electrical and Pest Control services in the zip codes shown below. If you do not see your zip code listed, please give us a call at our customer service direct line 713-722-5000. Foundation Repair & Estimates and Under Slab Sewer Line Repairs & Estimates are provided all over the Greater Houston Area and most surrounding cities and towns. Check with our office for any exceptions. Under Slab Sewer Line Leak Detection Testing (Hydrostatic and Isolation Testing) is also provided well beyond the zip codes shown below. We make every effort to provide these valuable services in a wide geographical area. These zip codes shown below reflect the current coverage area for our Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, and Pest Control services. 77002 77019 77038 77064 77076 77090 77377 77449 77003 77022 77039 77065 77077 77091 77379 ...

Client Testimonials

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:14:14 GMT

One Call, Church Services. Since 1990, Church Services has worked very hard to earn the trust of their customers and our goal is to be your One and Only call for all your Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Heating, Electrical, and Pest Control service needs. Please click below any of the images to view our recent customer video testimonials. Please select your preferred Media Player — Windows Media Player or QuickTime. Windows Media Player QuickTime Player Windows Media Player QuickTime Player Windows Media Player QuickTime Player (If the videos do not play when clicked, you can download the file and then view it in the media player of your choice. To download, right click (control click on Mac) the image links above and choose the following option, depending on your browser: Save target as... or Download...

Foundation Repair in Houston

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:13:24 GMT

Church Services Foundation Repair division has been repairing foundations since 1990 and have installed over 150,000 piers and pilings in over 8,000 residences.

Foundation repair is performed on residential, multi-family (apartments, townhomes, and condos) and commercial properties.
We utilize both the bell bottom pier and segmented pressed piling systems
Foundation Repair Association (FRA) Member
Certified foundation repair specialists on staff
We offer lifetime service agreements with unlimited transferability on all pilings installed by Church Services. (Review contract here) (You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this file)
Church Services schedules an underground utility marking company to come to the job site prior to our crews' arrival

Review Contract and Conditions of Work for Foundation Repairs

A/C & Heating Repairs in Houston

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:06:58 GMT

Church Services has been a long time provider of quality service, repair, and installation to the Houston marketplace. Our technicians are highly trained and certified to provide you an intelligent solution to your comfort needs. Call us (713-722-5000) or Contact Us for service on all models and brands of air conditioning and heating equipment. Contact Us regarding the following: We service all makes and models of A/C & Heating equipment Replacement and new equipment installation Trane Comfort Specialist Dealer Lennox Premier Dealer High Efficiency & Variable Speed Equipment Filtration Systems Duct Zoning Systems Financing with approved credit Free estimates on new equipment Maintenance Agreements and Service Plans Replacement of duct systems 24 Hour emergency service Remodeling & Buildout projects Service Plans and Programs ...

Houston Plumbers

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:05:59 GMT

Church Services provides a full compliment of licensed plumbers to service and install plumbing products for residential, multi-family, and commercial customers. Flat rate pricing is quoted on most residential jobs. This is very popular with our customers who appreciate knowing the scope of work and the price before we start. Replace & repair existing water heaters 40 gallon and 30 gallon heaters are most popular Gas and Electric heaters are available Peace of mind knowing your water heater meets all safety codes Backed-Up Sewer lines cleared by our qualified technicians Toilets, Kitchen & Bathroom Sinks, Washing Machines, Showers and Tubs often back up with debris We can also camera your under slab & yard sewer lines to see if there are roots in the lines, see if the lines are holding water, or observe other issues that can be causing...

Electrical Service & Repairs in Houston

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:04:07 GMT

Church Services provides a full compliment of electricians to service and install electrical products at your residence, multi-family, or commercial site. We are experienced, professional and ready to service your electrical needs. We perform most residential projects on a flat rate price. This pricing is very popular with our customers who appreciate knowing the price before the job starts. Install and upgrade electrical panel boxes Is your panel box old and outdated? Are your lights dimming or do you hear crackling noise from the box? Are circuit breakers constantly tripping or overheating? Ceiling fan installations Let us install your ceiling fans safely, conveniently and economically If you want to move a ceiling fans location, give us a call and schedule a convenient appointment. ...

Residential Foundation Repair

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:37:08 GMT

Foundation performance is strictly related to the strength of the soil providing the structural support.
In the Houston area, the upper clay soil layers generally have high bearing strengths, but often times also have the undesirable characteristic of swelling when moisture is added and shrinking when moisture is extracted.
Being aware of the importance of maintaining proper levels of moisture around the foundation is an important factor for foundation stability.
Conditions around a foundation such as poor drainage, leaking pipes, or other concentrated water discharge conditions can cause erosion, loss of bearing strength, and possible swelling of the supportive clay soil.
In the other extreme, drought conditions can also cause shrinkage of certain clay soils and a loss of support to the foundation slab.
Trees located too close to the foundation can also withdraw a tremendous amount of moisture from the soil and the supporting clay soil layer.
In dry conditions, trees near a foundation will make a bad situation even worse because trees will seek needed moisture from the foundation soils in order to survive.

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Church Services

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Tankless Water Heaters in Houston

Mineral Deposit Buildup on Showerheads

Running Out of Hot Water?

Odor in Garbage Disposal

Rumbling Noise from Water Heater

Whistling Noise from Plumbing System

I Need to Replace a Toilet

Higher Water Bills but no Leaking Faucets

Water Pipes Making Noise

Preventing Kitchen Drain Clogs

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Pest Control Houston

Pest Control

Bee & Wasp Treatment

Bat Exclusions

Flea Treatment

Animal Trapping

Rodent Treatment & Control

Termite Inspection

Termite Treatment

Wood Destroying Insect Reports

Priority Plus Membership

Jobs/Careers

As Church Services continues to grow and expand our service areas, we are always interested in meeting with qualified technicians and personnel for our: Plumbing Division Electrical Division Heating & Air Conditioning Division Pest Control Division

Foundation Division

Re-Route Division (under slab sewer line repairs)

Testing Division (Leak detection of under slab sewer lines)

Coupons/Specials

Upgrade Opportunity

Current Coupon

Service Areas

Client Testimonials

Foundation Repair in Houston

A/C & Heating Repairs in Houston

Houston Plumbers

Electrical Service & Repairs in Houston

Residential Foundation Repair

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As Church Services continues to grow and expand our service areas, we are always interested in meeting with qualified technicians and personnel for our:

Plumbing Division

Electrical Division

Heating & Air Conditioning Division

Pest Control Division