Tuesday, February 26, 2013

A Closer Look at Energy-Saving Tankless Water Heaters

Traditional water heaters have tanks that hold a large volume of water at a constant temperature. When you aren’t using any hot water, these heaters are still consuming energy, because the burner or electric coil has to switch on at regular intervals to keep the water in the tank hot and ready for use.

A tankless water heater saves energy because the heating element is only switched on when you turn on a hot water tap. Tankless water heaters quickly and efficiently heat water when you need it and don’t consume extra energy when your sinks and showers are off.


Call Beacon Plumbing, Heating & Mechanical today at (206) 452-4363 to find out how a tankless water heater can save you money. We are also available 24 hours a day to tend to any plumbing emergencies you might experience.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Why You Need to Invest in a Commercial Water Filtration System if You Own a Restaurant

Restaurant owners work hard to give their customers high-quality food expertly prepared from the freshest ingredients, but hard water can spoil the taste of even the most gourmet meal. While pitcher filters work fine for home use, using a commercial water filtration system in a restaurant setting is more economical and cost effective. When you hire a plumber to install a filtration system for your restaurant, these are a few of the benefits you’ll enjoy:






















Fresher Tap Water

Your customers want to enjoy a clean, fresh-tasting glass of water, but many no longer want to pay for bottled water. Tap water, however, often has an off-taste, which may result from impurities in the municipal supply or old plumbing in your building. A commercial water filtration system ensures that your tap water is clean, safe to drink, and tastes pure and fresh.
 
Tastier Food

The dissolved minerals in your town’s water supply not only affect the taste of a glass of water, but also the taste of your food. If you use unfiltered water to make stocks and soups or boil pasta, all the hard work you put into your dishes might go to waste, because hard water can lend an off-taste to even the most lovingly prepared food. Using filtered water in all cooking applications will ensure that the flavors of your ingredients and recipes shine through.
 
Reduced Risk of Health Issues

Filtration and purification can also remove harmful microbes from your water supply. If just one customer gets sick from the water in your restaurant, your entire business will suffer. You may fail your health inspection and even be forced to close. To protect the safety of your patrons and your business, invest in a water filtration system.

Beacon Plumbing, Heating & Mechanical provides complete commercial plumbing services for many businesses, including restaurants. Call us today at (206) 452-4363 and we can discuss water filtration options for your Seattle-area restaurant.