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June 16th, 2015Ed Turek
June 15th, 2015
What is your role at Turek’s Plumbing?
As owner and president I consider my main role as to how I can be of service to our clients and all of our great staff. All the other business stuff comes second.
How many years have you been with the company?
Since the inception, 30 years
What do you like most about Turek’s Plumbing?
I enjoy working with people, the daily interaction with clients, vendors and staff makes each day a new adventure.
What do you find the most challenging?
I don’t know if there is any one thing that is challenging, each obstical that comes up is just another to do that needs to be solved again keeping it interesting.
What are 3 words to describe Turek’s Plumbing?
Honest ethical & caring.
What drew you to the company originally? And how has Turek’s Plumbing changed since?
Technology has allowed us to move forward to better serve our clients in just about every aspect of business from piping materials to electronics that we use to repair equipment or dispatching our techs to the clients house.
What is on your wish list for the next year with Turek’s Plumbing?
Continued growth so that we can maintain stability with in our industry.
What is your proudest moment at work?
To see a staff member excel and grow with in the company.
Do you recall any embarrassing moment?
I can embarrass myself on any given day so there is no particular one that stands out.
Motto or personal mantra?
To continue to learn something new everyday.
What do you like to do on your days off?
Let me get on my tractor to get some yard or field work done even though it is work, it is still relaxing.
What’s one thing on your bucket list?
I guess i really don’t have a bucket list, just taking each day and enjoying the moment for now is a good enough list.
You’re happiest when?
When everyone around me is happy and enjoying life.
New Efficiency Standards for Residential Water Heaters
June 11th, 2015As of April 16th, 2015 the U.S. Department of Energy requires higher energy factor ratings on almost all residential water heating products. These include water heaters gas fired, oil fired, electric, tabletop, instantaneous gas fired, and instantaneous electric heaters.
The largest noticeable changes are made in tanks with larger capacities and high-efficiency condensing gas water heaters. Several of the issues that arise with this new mandate are the size of the tanks in smaller homes, the requirement for more insulation for piping and fittings, and these heaters can be significantly heavier than standard models. Potentially, oil-fired products may need extra insulation, flue dampers, or even new combustion systems. Gas-fired models might need a new venting system or draining system for condensate. And for those with Electronic cycling, the EF (energy efficient) models could potentially create more noise than standard models.
What does this mean for you?
Ed Turek states, “The heater sizes have gotten bigger by about 2″ in height and diameter. Where we run into the biggest challenge is with 55 gallon or larger heaters. Manufactures have had to redesign heaters to meet the new standards and thus the cost of heaters has gone up considerably. Large electric heaters now have heat pumps and this will cause considerable installation changes and associated cost.”
However, no reason to fear, Turek’s Plumbing has accommodated to these new changes with ease. Our service department is aware of the new regulations. They are educating our customers on higher efficiency options, explaining the mandate, making arrangements for new installations, and encouraging energy efficient systems. This makes you as the consumer feel more comfortable with your decisions every time you turn on hot water.
Although the upfront costs have increased with this new mandate, the long term effects on your heating bill plus the amount of hot water produced per unit of fuel decreases. Turek’s Plumbing offers solutions that best fit your lifestyle and will always provide outstanding customer service with a positive attitude on every project. If you have any questions regarding this new government mandate please do not hesitate to call us. We will gladly answer any questions you may have.