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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
We Plumb with Passion
Approved Plumbing Company has consistently provided excellent, top-of-the-line, plumbing services to a variety of residential and commercial customers in the Greater Cleveland area for over 70 years. As a local company, we are categorized as one of the best plumbing contractors in Ohio. Approved Plumbing Company is proud to say we plumb with passion. Installing […]
Water heaters break at the worst moment possible
Planning for a water heater is a lot like planning for a new furnace or air conditioner. You know the equipment is reaching the end of its life, but selecting the right replacement isn’t a priority at the moment. But at some point, you’ll be in need of a hot shower and you won’t have […]