by thepeabodyplumberscrack | Dec 10, 2014 | Environmentally-Friendly, Home, Plumbing, Water Heaters
The Department of Energy (DOE) recently passed new regulations that will be bring about major changes in the water heater industry for both homeowners and contractors. Effective April 16, 2015 the DOE will require higher energy factor (EF) ratings on all residential...
by thepeabodyplumberscrack | Dec 1, 2014 | Heating, Home, Piping, Plumbing, Remodeling, Winter
Here is a recently completed project, where we installed hot water radiant heating under the homeowners driveway. First step is to lay the foam panels over the prepared driveway. After you lay the panels over the driveway, it is time to install the radiant tubing that...
by thepeabodyplumberscrack | Sep 10, 2014 | Home, Home Improvement, Plumbing, Remodeling
This is a second floor room, that was used as a storage closet by the previous owners. The home has one full bathroom on the first floor and the new owners wanted to add another full bathroom on the second floor. When the room was down to the studs, we took...
by thepeabodyplumberscrack | May 8, 2013 | Heating, Home, Home Improvement, Plumbing, Water Heaters
Don’t let an old water heater get the best of your house or apartment and cause extensive water damage. There are several new product from FloodMaster that have automatic leak detection and feed water shut-off systems. They created a sensor that lies on the...
by thepeabodyplumberscrack | Apr 23, 2013 | Heating, Home, Home Improvement, Plumbing
Here is a list of all the Building Departments and Permit Fee Prices in Massachusetts’ Essex County, to help plan your costs in upcoming projects. Manchester-by-the-Sea – Plumbing and Gas Permit Fees Boxford – Plumbing and Gas Permit Fees...
by thepeabodyplumberscrack | Mar 28, 2013 | Boiler, Environmentally-Friendly, Heating, Home Improvement, Plumbing, Viessmann
Pictured above is the Viessmann Wall Hung CombiPlus boiler with radiant heat, that was recently installed for one of our clients in Beverly Farms, MA. The Viessmann gas wall hung is 95% efficient, meaning you are getting nearly all of the heat output that you are...
