Thankful on Thanksgiving

Have you ever noticed???

There’s so much to be thankful for! And Thanksgiving is tomorrow!

As we prepare for this Thanksgiving we wanted to write a blog devoted to all of the blessings in our lives, and the many reasons we have to be thankful!

This has been a difficult year for us, and for everyone else! We’ve struggled during the pandemic, but we’ve also experienced growth and wonderful blessings amidst the turmoil of life! We’re thankful that the business has continued to move forward rather than pause or take a step back during this difficult time; and amongst the craziness of 2020 our family has grown which is an amazing and exciting blessing! Regardless of 2020, we have countless things to be grateful and thankful for!

Do you have any traditions for Thanksgiving?

Our families always get together for a huge Thanksgiving meal, the boys/men of the family often play football afterwards, and it’s just the most wholesome, enjoyable time! Then we spend the day after Thanksgiving celebrating again with the other side of the family!

Though this year (due to COVID) we wont be having such a large gathering, and will be taking all the necessary precautions for our healthy and safety… we still are looking forward to celebrating and keeping to our traditions!

 I have a personal tradition of watching the seasonal Charlie Brown shows, so “The Great Pumpkin” was for Halloween, the Thanksgiving episode will be played this week, and soon “It’s Christmas, Charlie Brown!” will be playing! I love the classic feel that those shows add to the holidays!

During all the hectic moments we still need to remember to pause and take the time to reflect on what is important in our lives. Family, the business (Next Level Plumbing), making steps towards our future as a family, good weather, great customers, the adventures we get to go on, and our health are just a few priceless pieces to the puzzle of our life! If I were to try to sit down and write out each blessing I was thankful for, I could be here all day!

Whether you’re celebrating the season, or doing something different, it never hurts to slow down and count your blessings. Especially amongst the craziness and negativity 2020 has tossed our way! Finding things to be thankful for, even when times seem tough, can be a great perspective changer! Give it a try today and see what blessings surprise you!

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As always, don’t hesitate to give us a call or text at 941-504-3578!

Whether it’s a last minute emergency, or something you want to schedule for later in the year, we’ll be more than happy to help you with any plumbing problems you may have!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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Black Friday During A Pandemic?

Black Friday is Coming Soon!

For those of you who love the craziness of the people, the deals, and the sale hours, This year’s classic shopping experience of going out and fighting the crowds to find the deals you want may not be the same…

However, for the introverts, or people who don’t want to wake up super early to go join the hordes of deal driven shoppers, the situation changes very little! The very cozy and convenient option of online shopping is still available- though many more people may be opting for this shopping style, you may have to be more prepared! Having grown in popularity for obvious reasons (see terrifying gif above) cyber shopping has expanded beyond offering savings only on cyber Monday, many deals can be found throughout the week now! Yay!

I’m a BIG fan of good deals and saving money. But since I’m a newer addition to the plumbing business, I started wondering, “Are there plumbing deals out there too? Deals for fixtures or plumbing accessories that you might not find on a regular basis except on Black Friday?” Well I did searched the web, asked around, and…

There’s Not.

Let me clarify, the hardware stores like Home Depot, Lowe’s, etc. have plenty of sales going on this year. But if your aiming to find plumbing fixtures that are built to last and are plumber approved, you’ll want to skip over those hardware store sales!

From what I’ve learned, plumbing supply stores like our local store- Gorman Gallery -provide what looks to be the same type of fixtures that Home Depot sells, but they can be at a more expensive price!

Why? Here’s a Pro Tip!!

Because many popular brands like Moen and Kohler often create two versions of the same series faucet, however, the parts inside it can vary in quality depending on where you buy this fixture! So the ones you find at your local hardware store are made of parts that are not as high quality and will often fail you sooner rather than later.

Byron rarely recommends buying fixtures this way, and often will recommend buying them at a supply house like Gorman Gallery or through him (though the source is the same!)

Just like choosing good, high quality foods to sustain your body, or maybe buying the more expensive shoes because you know they were made well and will last longer; choosing to invest in the high quality fixtures instead of the lower priced, basic version will get you the best bang for your buck! In other words, what you put into it ($ vs. $$) directly influences what you get out of it! (A fixture failing faster vs. Better usage for a longer time)

While you prepare for you Black Friday shopping deals, consider the quality you want and if it matches the cost you invest in it! This goes for fixtures and so much more! Plumbing service included!

Hope your shopping & saving is successful this holiday!

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As always, don’t hesitate to give us a call or text at 941-504-3578!

Whether it’s a last minute emergency, or something you want to schedule for later in the year, we’ll be more than happy to help you with any plumbing problems you may have!

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Ask Your Plumber: Appliances

-APPLIANCES-

Do you call the plumber or an appliance technician?

When something goes wrong with the dishwasher or the ice maker or the disposal, who do you call? Is it an appliance technician? Is it a plumber?

We run into this question fairly often. Nobody wants to waste time calling out the wrong company first!

So how do we handle it? What ways can we share to help you figure it out?

At Next Level Plumbing we want to do our best to explain clearly before booking the call to save everyone’s time.

For instance, we usually are the correct ones to call about a disposal. While sometimes an appliance technician is the proper response, the overwhelming majority of the time it will be the right decision to call out the plumber first.

Usually with the washing machine problems it will be with the appliance itself and not the plumbing unless it is overflowing the drain in the wall. With ice makers in the fridge it is often the appliance as well, as long as there is water going to the unit itself.

But with appliances, it is not always that clear.

For example, if the dishwasher is not draining it is sometimes the drains fault, and sometimes the dishwasher fault. The dishwasher is the most difficult to know for sure until we see it. We can try to guess over the phone, but this one can really be 50/50 on which one to chose.

So what is the best advice for dishwashers? If it isn’t progressing through its cycle properly, call an appliance technician. If it doesn’t have water, it is more likely to be an appliance issue. If it is a drain issue, unfortunately, we don’t have the best advice other than that we are happy to come out and assess if it is plumbing or the appliance that is causing the problem.

Hopefully this advice helps point you in the right direction. While your unique situation might differ from the norm, this will hopefully lead the majority of people to the most efficient path of fixing the issue at hand.

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As always, if you are looking for a plumber to help you out with a maintenance call or plumbing emergency, feel free to give us a call or text at (941)504-3578, check out our website, or email us at nextlevelplumbinginc@gmail.com. We’d be happy to schedule a free estimate for you and provide you with all the professional help you need!

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Plumbing Prep for the Holidays

Prepping For The Holidays

It is that time of year again. The holidays are getting very close. This year may not see the same amount of guests as a normal holiday season due to COVID, but that doesn’t mean we won’t be making our own holiday dishes for our small holiday get-together’s.

As a plumber I have found that there are times of the year when we can expect certain plumbing issues to happen. One of those things are holiday stoppages. When a drain system is subject to the extra grease from the cooking around the holidays it can be the proverbial straw that breaks the camel’s back.

What happens is that in a lot of houses the drains are already partially blocked when compared to their original size. This is even more common in houses that have cast iron pipes for their drains.

When the drains fail then you need a plumber, and it’s an emergency. But if you can take care of the problems before they fail all of the way you can do it on your own terms.

One of the biggest signs of a drain that is failing is when the toilet bubbles. This is a sign that the drain system is not working properly and needs to be addressed. If you wait to deal with a situation like this it is likely to fail under the load of company and extra cooking.

So to help your holidays go smoother, take care of the drains when you know you have a problem before they become a bigger problem.

And Happy Holiday’s from all of us at Next Level Plumbing!

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As always, if you are looking for a plumber to help you out with a maintenance call or plumbing emergency, feel free to give us a call or text at (941)504-3578, check out our website, or email us at nextlevelplumbinginc@gmail.com. We’d be happy to schedule a free estimate for you and provide you with all the professional help you need!

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