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Most sinks in a house will only require a 1.5″ drain when installing new piping. However the drain size for a laundry sink needs to be 2″ in diameter. A laundry sink is sometimes referred to as a utility sink is often located in the same room as the washer and dryer.
A laundry sink needs to be 2″ instead of 1.5″. A kitchen sink needs to be 2″ which makes sense because people put some much wasted food down the kitchen sink. The kitchen sink is also the first line in a house to give you problems with backing up. If you are adding a new sink you should make sure that your drain is properly vented.
If you are plumbing a laundry area there are a few things that you should consider. A washer will have a quick closing valve which can cause water hammer. In order to prevent water hammer a water hammer arrestor should be used.
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Sump Pump Inspection
Save $39 on a sump pump inspection. KC Plumber Pro can perform a full inspection both inside and outside your home. The best sump pump is one that doesn’t run very often. It’s a good idea to have your sump pump inspected every year or so. This is especially true if you have an older […]
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Power Vent Water Heaters
Save $149 on a Bradford White Power Vent water heater. Energystar compliant this water heater also qualifies for additional tax incentives. All new home built throughout most of Kansas City are now required to have a Power Vent water heater installed.
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Rinnai Tankless Water Heater
Save $250 on a Rinnai tankless water heater. KC Plumber Pro is a certified Rinnai tankless water heater installer. Print this coupon to receive a $250 discount on the installation of a new unit. If you are planning on having a tankless water heater installed, Rinnai is probably going to be your best option. Rinnai […]
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Water Heater Repair Kansas City
In many cases, a water heater that is not working can be repaired and does not need to be replaced. KC Plumber Pro can provide water heater repair Kansas City and Overland Park. The first thing that you need to determine is the type of water heater that you have. If the unit is gas, […]
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Emergency Plumbing
In case of an emergency it is good to have a quality plumber on hand that can quickly respond to your problem. In many cases a plumbing emergency is something that needs to be resolved immediately. Going without running water for ever a day is a huge distraction for any homeowner to deal with. KC […]
