We are very pleased with Drilon’s quality service and workmanship! We thought we only had water leak issues that needed resolving and instead of just fixing that, he went above and beyond to explain the bigger issue we had- the hot water heater- and why it also needed to be fixed.  Thank you for assigning him to us and thanks to him for all his hard work!

Denver, Colo. – Too often the only time homeowners pay attention to their home water heater is during a pre-sale inspection or later when the hot water stops. But the good news is that you can triple the lifetime of your home water heater with regular maintenance by Ben Franklin Plumbing Denver.

Considering that most water heaters last an average of 7 to 12 years, the ability to extend that run to 35 years is a big money saver, says Steve Jusseaume, master plumber and owner of Ben Franklin Plumbing Denver (www.benfranklinplumbingdenver.com). Besides saving money on replacement, there’s also a savings in energy costs when a well-kept water heater is running efficiently.

Home water heaters fail for a number of reasons – the major one being age, says Keith Sears, master plumber with Ben Franklin Plumbing Denver. Draining and flushing out the water heater plus changing the anode rod should be done annually to keep a water heater running optimally. Only $229 to drain and flush the water heater is a small price to pay compared to the cost of installing a new water heater.

The anode rod is designed to protect against corrosion inside the water heater tank by attracting the corrosion to itself rather than allowing the corrosion to adhere to the glass-lined steel tank. It’s sometimes called a sacrificial anode, because it dissolves slowly, sacrificing itself to protect the metal tank. As the anode rod is depleted over time, the water heater starts to produce rust-color water – one symptom that your water heater is in trouble.

It’s time to call Ben Franklin Plumbing Denver, the On-Time plumber with the promise to show up at the scheduled appointment time or the plumber pays the customer for the delay.

Other symptoms that sediment is building up inside your water heater include:

• Heating element burns out
• Energy use can increase
• Unit overheats
• Aggravating noise begins
• Annoying vibration begins
• Bacteria begins to grow
• Unit emits an unpleasant odor.

All of these issues can be prevented with annual flushing and changing out the anode rod, extending the life of your water heater up to 35 remarkable years.

“It’s like a car. If you never change the brakes, sooner or later you’re changing the rotors,” says Sears. “And just like regular oil changes and scheduled tune-ups can keep your car running for years longer than average, annual maintenance of your home water heater will do the same.”

Visit Ben Franklin Plumbing Denver at www.benfranklinplumbingdenver.com. Or call 303-340-3400 to schedule a guaranteed appointment throughout Metro Denver.

Tankless water heaters are all about efficiencies and can save you plenty in energy costs.”I refer to the tankless water heater as the Champagne and Bubble Bath Night,” says Keith Sears, master plumber for Ben Franklin Plumbing Denver. “The hot water is endless using a tankless water heater.”Plus, through the end of 2010 tankless water heaters purchased from and installed by Ben Franklin Plumbing Denver qualify for up to a $1,500 federal tax credit, as much as $100 in rebates from Xcel Energy and also an as-yet defined rebate from the Colorado Governor’s Energy Office. Ben Franklin Plumbing has all the details and can provide customers with all the necessary paperwork to apply for these benefits.

Ben Franklin Plumbing Denver Ben Franklin Plumbing Denver recommends the Rinnai tankless system for these reasons:

• It’s able to service three water outlets simultaneously while maintaining a constant hot water temperature
• It supplies hot water at the rate of up to 9.8 gallons PER MINUTE.
• It’s 30% more efficient than a natural-gas fueled water heater
• It’s 50% more efficient than an electric water heater
• The life expectancy of the Rinnai is 40 years.

The units are compact and wall-mounted. The many models are no bigger than 23 inches tall, no wider than 18.5 inches, and no deeper than 9.8 inches.

Ben Franklin Denver Plumbing has always had the advantage of having a Master Plumber at the helm with owner Steve Jusseaume being licensed and certified as a Master Plumber. “Our master plumbers are highly trained and proficient as well as being expert in customer service,” says Jusseaume of his crew.Jusseaume has always insisted that the plumbers he hires are masters at their craft, even though the State of Colorado didn’t confirm to the International Plumbing Code until just four years ago. “It’s always made a difference in the service and solutions we provide,” says Jusseaume.

The fact that Ben Franklin Plumbing Denver has master plumbers on the team is also underscored by the warranties extended by manufacturers of plumbing equipment like water heaters and furnaces. If such equipment isn’t installed by an expert, it can invalidate the warranty should something go wrong.

For example, if a non-licensed handyman or homeowner-anyone BUT a licensed contractor or plumbing contractor-were to install a tankless water heater and it failed soon afterwards, the warranty can be voided as some warrantees require that the installation be performed by a licensed plumber or contractor.

Whether the failure was due to not installing the recommended carbon filter or because it was attached wrong to the potable water system, or used the wrong voltage or the gas or water lines weren’t the right size or configuration, the warranty is compromised. If plumbing work is done by a non certified, non licensed plumber or contractor and it results in a $30,000 flood, chances are that the insurance claim can be denied too.

“It’s important to read and understand the installation instructions and requirements as much as it is to know and understand your insurance coverages or your HOA declarations,” cautions Jusseaume. “Err on the safe side and always engage a licensed, professional, certified master plumber for your plumbing needs. That way you don’t risk a financial loss.”

Call Ben Franklin Plumbing Denver today at 303-340-3400.

• Depleted anode rod
• Internal rusting & dird
• Sediment build-up, gunk and muck
• External leakage
• Mineral deposits

As sediment build-up increases over time, the following problems begin:

• Heating element burns out
• Energy use can increase
• Unit overheats
• Aggravating noise begins
• Annoying vibration begins
• Bacteria begins to grow
• Unit emits an unpleasant odor

If you take care of your water heater with annual maintenance by Ben Franklin Plumbing Denver, you can get 30 – 35 years out of it. A Drain and Flush service call is only $229, far less expensive than replacing the water heater. And it can save on energy costs too.

Call Ben Franklin Plumbing Denver today at 303-340-3400.

I wanted to thank you for helping me out yesterday with my plumbing problem.  Your call center and your technician were very nice and helpful.  Thanks again!

Keith Sears was the nicest, most professional plumber I’ve ever met.  Thank you!

Paul was very courteous and pleasant.  He was very knowledgeable and patient and took the time to explain things to us.  We loved him!