We Only Use Quality Copper Piping
If you’ve lived in a house that had copper piping, you know how reliable it can be. If, for some reason, one of those pipes broke or came loose from a fitting, you most likely began to question that reliability. The fact of the matter is, not all copper piping is the same, and if […]
Is Your Hot Water Too Hot?
When people hire a professional for water heater repair, it’s usually because the water in their home isn’t hot enough, or the water pressure has dropped significantly. At Gladiator Repipe in San Jose, these problems represent a majority of the repair calls that we receive, however, there is the occasional call where the customer’s water […]
Quality Craftsmanship To Go With Quality Piping
When you’re having new plumbing installed in your home, you’re counting on the technicians being skilled, and that they’re using only the highest quality materials. At Gladiator Repipe, we believe in using quality products, but we also believe that every technician should have the expertise to do a first-rate job every time they install a […]
Understanding Your Water Heater’s Energy Factor
Your water heater’s energy factor (EF) is determined by how much of the fuel from your power source – usually gas or electricity – is converted into usable hot water. The EF includes several factors, such as recovery efficiency, standby losses, and cycling losses. Obviously, the higher the energy factor, the more efficient your water […]
Copper Pipes Can Keep Up with Your Water Demand
Everyone that has to get up early for work looks forward to taking a hot shower, making a cup of coffee, and feeling awake before heading out the door. If you’re the first one up in your house, you get the first hot water of the day, but if there are three or four others […]
Understanding Your Water Heater’s First-Hour Rating
The last time we wrote about water heaters, we covered the appliance’s energy factor and how to understand it. If you’re researching new water heaters for your home, there’s plenty of information to digest, and as plumbing experts in San Jose, Gladiator wants to help you make the best decision. Another factor that’s very important […]
A Kitchen Remodel is a Great Time for Repiping Your Home
If you’re remodeling your kitchen, you’re probably thinking about replacing the plumbing at the same time. With the refrigerator, sink, garbage disposal, and dishwasher all requiring plumbing, it makes sense to upgrade not only your appliances, but your piping as well. At Gladiator Repipe in San Jose, we can provide a whole house repipe for […]
Deciding Which Water Heater is Best for Your San Jose Home
Updating your home appliances is always a time-consuming endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be a stressful one as well. At Gladiator Repipe in San Jose, we’re always happy to help homeowners decide on the best water heater, and will gladly explain the benefits of each model and the differences in fuel sources. Three of […]
Copper Piping Provides Long-Lasting Plumbing
When indoor plumbing became more commonplace nearly 100 years ago, there were many materials that were used for piping. Cast iron, copper, and galvanized steel were among those materials, and each one offered a strong, viable option for plumbers. However, copper is the only material that has truly stood the test of time, while galvanized […]
Make Sure Your Water Heater is Prepared for Earthquakes
While San Jose hasn’t experienced any major earthquakes in a few years, they still pose a serious risk to personal property and home appliances. At Gladiator Repipe, we always secure water heaters during installation, because we want to make sure there are no water leaks, gas line ruptures, or other damages following an earthquake. If […]
