11/26/07
Sump pumps don’t work when the power fails:

It’s something most people with sump pumps don’t think about, but when you need the pump the most – during a fierce storm – it will be useless if your home loses electricity.

The solution is a battery back up sump pump system. This system is powered by a marine battery that only runs when electricity is unavailable for the main pump. With a battery back up sump pump your home is protected during an emergency.

From sump pumps to French drains, Russo Bros. & Co. can design a system to keep your home dry in any weather.

Visit our website at www.russobrosplumbing.com for more info, tips, specials and coupons!

To keep garbage disposals operating properly follow these tips:

• Never pour fats or cooking oils into the disposal, they can solidify and choke drains.
• Wipe grease from pots with paper towels before washing.
• Don’t put poultry skins, celery, fruit or potato peels down the garbage disposal.
• Run cold water for 15 seconds before and after using the disposal to flush waste to the main sewer.
• Run the disposal when you put food debris into it. Don’t wait until it’s full to turn it on.

Dangers from high water pressure:
· Excessive water pressure in your home can damage your plumbing
· Reduce the life of water softeners, toilets and plumbing fixtures
· Have a trained Russo Bros. Technician test your water pressure and show you how the installation of a pressure reducing valve can extend the life of your plumbing fixtures and safeguard you plumbing system.

A typical house spends 14% of their energy bill or about $200 a year on hot water. Tips to lower this cost include:

• Installing a low-flow showerhead. It can cut water usage by as much as 50%.
• Keep showers under 5 minutes.
• Attach low-flow aerators to kitchen and bathroom faucets. The faucet will flow stronger while using less water. For a family of four this can save thousands of gallons of water per year.
• When going on vacation, remember to place your water heater in vacation mode.