Can plumbing go green?
With people heading in environmentally friendly directions and wondering how to make their daily lives more “green” we thought we’d share a couple tips on how to make your plumbing a greener endeavor.
- When buying new appliances, make sure to purchase appliances that are energy efficient. They’ll save energy as well as put money in your pocket.
- When buying fixtures (faucets, shower heads etc.) make sure to look at the “water-saving” options. They often have the same water pressure but are much better on the environment.
- Do you leave your water running when you brush your teeth? Turn it off… it’s the little things that count in the long run
- Turn your water heater down. Most water heaters are set to 130, turn yours down to 110 and you’ll keep it from working so hard and lower your energy bills!
Most of this is just normal common sense stuff. Don’t forget that our most important resources is not electricity or gas, it’s water. Let’s all do our part to take care of this precious resource!
Our Truck Tanks are full of political promises!
As a small business owner, I listened to the campaign promises from both sides and like many Americans believed both candidates when they promised to preserve our small businesses. It is now a full year later and there hasn't been a change for the better. I think my plumbing company's trucks (that are filled daily with crap) say it best, and more importantly summarize how many American small business owners are feeling:
Our Top 6 Tips for Cutting your plumbing costs!
One of the number one questions we get is how to cut plumbing costs. These are our top tips for cutting your costs!
- Turn off your water heater when you are gone for the weekend or heading on vacation. By doing that your heater isn’t working to stay warm the entire time you’re gone.
- When you are gone from home for extended periods of time, shut off your well.
- Always maintain your water heaters. Get them flushed out and make sure their cleaned out regularly.
- If you have a toilet that runs or isn’t draining right, make sure to have it adjusted. Making sure your toilet is running right not only saves you money, but water as well.
- If a pipefitting looks questionable or if something looks off, have it looked at and repaired. Having something like this fixed is a lot cheaper than fixing a major plumbing issue later on.
- Regular maintenance. Having everything checked out and regularly maintained will keep big problems from occurring and will save you valuable money later on.
If you have any questions or any tips you’d like to share, leave them in the comments below!
Getting personal with Apex, a few deep questions.
Do you want to get to know Apex a little better? Ever wonder what helps us get up in the morning or some of the philosophies we follow? Here are a few questions, answered by George Langel, owner of Apex.
Question: What makes you feel heroic? OR What helps you get up in the morning and inspires you to do what you do? Answer: We feel heroic every day, it is amazing how in certain cases our customers have no clue how they are going to get through a plumbing crisis, then we show up and we just get it done. For instance, their are families that gets into town for a vacation and find a plumbing disaster. They feel like their entire vacation is shot, they call us and we get someone over, take care of it and they are back on vacation in no time and happy customers!Question: What is the most challenging place you’ve ever gone? Answer: Every job during the winter – places where we have to build a tunnel in 6 feet snowdrifts – use snowmobiles to get equipment in. We’ve been called to the top of a Colorado mountain, where there is no electricity, no water and we just get things going. Getting our customer taken care of is what is important, no matter where they are.Question: After all these years owning and operating Apex, what is the one thing that you have learned and can share?Answer: To always be open and willing to search for outside resources to have the right solution to fixing a problem – not relying on my own knowledge but using others in the industry to make sure the customer is taken care of!Anything else you want to know about us? Just leave a comment and we’ll get back to you! *Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/72211347@N00/327122302A new septic landing page? We're on a roll!
Check out our new landing page over at www.apexrooterandplumbing.com! It details all of our septic services and gives you a little glimpse into what we care about and what makes us tick! Click here to take a peek!
Apex has made a couple changes!
We've been making some changes to our website and we have to say that we think it's pretty great! Come on over, check it out and say hello!
Apex supports Red Feather community for the 4th of July!
Local Plumbing Company Hams it up for the Community
Apex Plumbing, Rooter and Septic Inc. Supports Communities 4th of July Event for Its Eighth Year
Red Feather Lakes, Colorado – Apex Rooter, Plumbing and Septic Service owner, George Langel is committed to showing his businesses support for the Red Feather Lakes area and the surrounding communities by participating, each year, in the fourth of July parade. This is the eighth year that Apex has participated in the annual parade and Langel feels that it is an important way to help support the local community. “We participate in the parade because for one, it is a party,” Said Langel. “All the locals come out to join in the fun and they get to see a side of my business that they don’t normally get to witness. They see that not only is Apex working in the community each day, but we also live here and care about the people and communities we serve.” Langel has a home in both the beautiful Red Feather Lakes area as well as a home in Fort Collins.As expected, by the community members who attend the parade, this year’s float, once again, did a great job of taking a potentially taboo subject and having a lot of fun with the business. “We just like to have fun with it, I mean it is a part of life!” Langel said.It all started with the Apex lead cart, a favorite with the local kids, as it is the candy cart. Directly followed by two big and bright red Apex pump trucks, all polished up and ready to be shown off. The “grand finale”, was the Apex work truck pulling a trailer with Langel and his family, comfortably enjoying the view… all the while fishing in two toilets at the back of the float - for what, we’re afraid to ask. The fourth of July parade has been an annual event for Apex over the last eight years and one that the whole company looks forward to. All Apex employees and their families participate. “The parade gives Apex employees and their families the opportunity to meet the community that they support and also time to spend with co-workers and their families outside of the office,” Said Langel. “I do the cooking and they enjoy a great day in the mountains and a night full of fireworks with their family and friends.”About Apex Rooter, Plumbing and Septic Service, Inc.Established in 2001, Apex Rooter, Plumbing and Septic Service, Inc. is locally owned and operated. Apex’s is your local, Northern Colorado expert for all your septic service needs and requirements. With highly-trained, professional plumbers that provide the know-how, state-of-the art equipment and latest technologies to solve any septic or sewer emergency, no matter how large or small. They offer high quality residential, commercial and industrial services at affordable rates. Based in Fort Collins and Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, Apex is available to serve clients throughout Northern Colorado and Southeast Wyoming.Moving Mountains is Our SpecialtyFor more information:


