Is Your Water Heater Leaking?
If you walk into your basement or check your utility closet, only to see a puddle of water around the base of your water heater, it could be a sign of a much bigger problem. It could also just be condensation, but if it’s the first time you’ve seen such a puddle, it’s best to […]
Copper Piping for Your New Development
If you’re a contractor that specializes in construction for new home developments in the San Jose area, you know how important it is to have everything completed on time. Developers love showing potential residents the model homes and describing all the features that come with the house. At Gladiator Plumbing & Repipe, we’ve helped contractors […]
What Are the Benefits of a Tankless Hot Water Heater?
Making changes to your plumbing can cause any homeowner to hesitate, since they may be thinking, “What will this cost up-front,” and perhaps, “What will this cost in the long run?” Any update made to your plumbing will obviously cost something, but hopefully the savings that you experience down the road will more than make […]
Copper Repiping Can Lead to Cleaner Clothes
If you’ve installed a brand new washing machine, finally getting rid of that outdated model, you’re probably looking forward to cleaner clothes in less time. Modern washing machines are designed to clean your clothes thoroughly and contain high-tech features that let you wash your clothes on the proper settings. However, if you have low water […]
When is the Best Time to Replace Your Water Heater?
Many homeowners go through phases of replacing their appliances, especially if they’re completing a home remodel. You can usually tell when you’ve gotten all the use you can out of your stove, refrigerator, or washing machine, but what about your hot water heater? Most manufacturers suggest replacing your water heater every 8 to 12 years, […]
Repipe Your Home for the Future
When your house was built – however long ago that was – the contractor and the plumber most likely thought that the galvanized pipes that were installed would last for many years. They were thinking ahead, but unfortunately, after a few decades, those galvanized pipes have probably rusted and deteriorated quite a bit. At Gladiator […]
Reduce Your Energy Consumption with a New Water Heater in San Jose
Some homeowners pay close attention to their energy consumption, while others use multiple appliances a day and then grimace when the utility bill arrives. If you’re an energy-conscious homeowner – or you’d like to become one – a great place to start is your water heater. No matter how old or new your water heater […]
Repipe Your Home and No Longer Worry about Leaks
Opening the cabinet under your bathroom sink, only to find that water has pooled beneath the pipes, can make any homeowner frustrated. If you’ve noticed that your water bill has increased each month, but you know that your family isn’t using more water than usual, the probable culprit is a leak somewhere in your plumbing. […]
Gladiator Always Stays on Top of Water Heater Technology and Standards
Heating up water for a bath has come a long way since people placed a pot on the fire and poured the hot water into a basin. At Gladiator Plumbing and Repipe, we’re always completing more training and doing our research to stay on top of water heater technology and the standards put forth by […]
Copper Repiping for Your New Bathtub
Finding the perfect bathtub can be a challenge, especially if you’re looking for a unique style such as a clawfoot tub. Once you locate the tub, getting it installed is the next hurdle, and you may need to do some remodeling to accommodate the size and shape of the tub. If it’s necessary to move […]
