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Replace Lead Water Lines in Cleveland

Over the last year, you have probably heard about the lead levels in Flint, Michigan. “Flint’s tap water was laced with dangerous levels of lead, the state knew about it and did nothing,” a CNN reporter announced. The question remains, did the awful events occur directly from the switch between Detroit’s water supply to Flint’s water supply? Or, is the real problem the lead pipe, lead fittings, lead joints, and lead compounds plumbers installed in our country for 80 straight years? The answer is both. Yes, the city did induce…
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Celebrating 75 years!

Approved Plumbing is celebrating 75 years of business! William Schlekie founded Approved Plumbing Co. in 1940. Today, we have 11 total employees, including the 2nd generation and 3rd generation, with 6 service vehicles on the road. We are constantly trying to improve our skills and create more value for our clients. Several years ago, we started weekly meetings to improve customer service. We strive to provide premium and consistent service from each and every field technician. We call these meetings, “Basic Training.” Being perfect and precise with the basics is…
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Meet Your Plumber – Mike R.

We were able to interview our most experienced and highly praised technician, Mike Rozak. How long have you been plumbing? 25 years! I started right out of high school. Before plumbing, I was a pizza delivery boy and a cook. The two things I love are food & plumbing. I started plumbing in August, 1990. What was the worst work environment you had to endure? Oh my! During one service call, I had to crawl through a tight basement window and crawl underneath a local motel to repair a…
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Common Plumbing Problems

Regardless of the age of your plumbing system, professional plumbing repair and maintenance services are still of great importance. Even if there is nothing wrong with your plumbing system, it’s still pertinent to have it inspected at least once a year to make sure there are no hidden problems waiting to surface. One small plumbing problem can do a lot of damage and can be very aggravating. We service anything from a clogged toilet, to a leaky faucet, to a water overflow trap issue. Here at Approved Plumbing, we have the knowledge and…
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Man’s Greatest Accomplishment

Take a moment to think… The achievement of plumbing systems is man’s greatest accomplishment. Because of this GREAT achievement modern homes have running water, natural gas, and even sanitary waste pipes. Take a moment to think… * We now have a place to wash our hands, boil water, heat ovens, and brush our teeth. We can go swimming outside during freezing temperatures, drink fresh water instantly from fountains, and create magnificent gardens using sprinkler systems. We can instantly light-up flames & create fire, shower (with hot water), wash our cars, wash our dishes,…
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Water Heating

When a home owner is determining the best way to manage their water heating, a variety of information should be collected and reviewed. Plumbing is constantly changing and home owners must keep up with the ever changing economy to keep utility expenses low. We wanted to give you the inside scoop to heating your water. The two most common ways to household water heating is using a Storage Water-Heater Tank or a Tankless Water Heater. The first Storage Tank was designed and produced in 1889 by Edwin Ruud and has…
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No Lead Law (of) 2014

In 2011, the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act (No Lead Law) was signed into law which amends Section 1417, the Safe Drinking Water Act (SWDA) to more strict code. The law requires all service line pipes, valves, fittings, and fixtures to lower the lead content significantly for the wetted surfaces of plumbing products. The lead content will reduce from 8.0% to 0.25%. Drinking water with a slight concentration of lead can cause a variety of effects. Exposure to lead in children can result in physical and mental delays….
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Frozen Pipes

Due to the extremely cold temperatures we had earlier this month, the newest trending topic seems to be frozen pipes. Many people are asking us what they can do to prevent frozen pipes and what to do when their plumbing pipes do freeze. Here are some preventative things you can do… In the fall, seal any visible openings and check for drafts. Install heat tape such as chromolox along with pipe insulation on all pipes exposed to frigid air (or call a professional at 440-526-2905). Use insulation to block any…
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2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner

Approved Plumbing Company received the Super Service Award for 2013. The Super Service Award honors service companies that provide excellent service and terrific workmanship. The award acknowledges the companies who receive superior ratings and reviews from November 1, to October 31 of the following year. The Angie’s List Super Service Award is a prestigious award given out to extremely high rated service companies. The companies who win this award set industry standards with outstanding service. This is Approved Plumbing’s 14th year receiving the Super Service Award. Approved Plumbing Company has…
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The Ever-Changing Plumbing Industry

Currently, there are a variety of ways to plumb a residential house or a commercial building. Since the beginning of time, humans have consistently changed plumbing products and the specifications plumbing is to be installed. The Irrigation system is said to be the first plumbing system created by mankind. Since the beginning of America, the material used for water service lines has been changing. The first water service line was wooden, specifically from the Elm Tree. Wooden water service lines were commonly used until the early-1800s. Philadelphia was the first…
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