Converting from septic to sewer is not just a matter of personal preference. Many cities are moving new districts and areas from septic systems to public sewer systems. Over the past couple of years, the city of Cape Coral has been going through phases of their Utilities Extension Project, which is that conversion. While the […]
A pump station, or “lift station” as they are more commonly called, is an essential part of everyday living. Most people don’t give too much thought to how clean drinking water gets to their taps, and really don’t want to think about how sewage and wastewater leaves their homes — as long as it doesn’t […]
In rainier-than-average climates such as Southwest Florida, having adequate commercial storm drains is essential. A properly functioning drain will collect and then redirect water away from your property via drainage lines. But once it is damaged or clogged, your business might be at real risk of property damage from flooding and backups. Storm drain cleaning […]
Avis Plumbing & Air Conditioning has over 50 years of experience providing expert and professional sewer and plumbing services for property managers at a moment’s notice. New clients seek us out because we are uniquely qualified to serve property managers that manage rented, residential properties such as homes, duplexes, condos, and apartments. Your needs differ […]
Backflow, or the unwanted reversal of water flow, can be a serious health risk and embarrassing inconvenience. Backflow must be addressed by a qualified technician as it can introduce hazardous contaminants like pesticides and other human waste into your potable water supply. This holds true for both residential backflow prevention as well as commercial backflow […]
If you’ve purchased a washing machine or dishwasher in the last few years, your model probably includes economy settings. Now is a good time to ask yourself if you have ever used the appliance in conservation mode. Why or why not? There can be very good reasons to use, or not use, the eco-settings on […]
In Southwest Florida, environmental issues are constantly in the news. From stories about pollution to erratic weather patterns and droughts, it seems that we are constantly being barraged with concerns about our environment and the way it’s being impacted. For many, environmental issues are something they feel they can’t do much about. Surprisingly, there are […]
Yes! Homes require a lot of routine maintenance in order to keep things in good working order — this is especially important if you plan on selling your home some day and wish to preserve its value. Because of this, service agreements are extremely beneficial to homeowners and property managers here in Southwest Florida. Often […]
Avoid a sewage system horror story and think twice before you flush your disposable wipes. Lately, repeated headlines in the news about horrific septic system disasters illustrate that “flushable” disposable wipes are not, in fact, safely flushable. For example, the 15-ton “fatberg” dislodged from a London sewer last fall was “caked in grease and fortified […]
Sewage pumps and lift stations are used for pumping sewage or wastewater from a low elevation to a higher one, especially when the use of gravity conveyance is hindered by the fact that you can’t dig down very far here in Southwest Florida (or if the source’s initial elevation isn’t sufficient for gravity flow). Often […]