Rath Plumbing Company

11/13/2024

AJ wants let y'all know there is a close out auction. Go to www.legacy-auctions.com . The online auction starts on Nov 16th (am) and closes Nov 22 (pm).

08/06/2024

Rath Plumbing is still open for business. We can't send a plumber to help you out. BUT, we can answer your questions and help you get the correct parts for your project/repair. Come on by and we'll help you out. Hope to see you soon.

01/12/2024

Rath Plumbing will open @ 8:30am, Saturday, January 13th. We have insulation for 1/2", 3/4" and 1" pipe. We have PVC and CPVC pipe and fittings.

01/25/2023

Well and I know that can a deep subject. But anyway, I'm having computer issues. I can't get my CPU to boot up. I'm not sure if it's a minor or a major issue. I've put a call into my computer guru, Kelly Arnett, from El Campo. Now it's wait and see what he has to say. I'll be using our laptop to who knows when.
Y'all have a great day.

11/30/2022

My water heater rumbles. Do I need to replace it?

Answer: One reason for a rumbling noise is when cold water hits the buildup of minerals in the bottom of the tank. The "hotter" the temperature setting, the more minerals will accumulate in the bottom of the tank. This can sometimes be cleaned out and the hot water heater saved, however, you may want to call us to do the messy job.

11/28/2022

Have a great Monday!

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/16/2022

When you have plumbing issues, call Rath Plumbing!

11/14/2022

Stay safe and avoid costly repairs with these cold weather tips!

11/11/2022

11/04/2022

What is an On-Demand Hot Water Heater and how does it work?

Answer: Demand (tankless or instantaneous) water heaters provide hot water only as it is needed. They don't produce the standby energy losses associated with storage-tank water heaters, which can save you money. When a hot water tap is turned on, cold water travels through a pipe into the unit. Either a gas burner or an electric element heats the water as it flows. As a result, demand water heaters deliver a constant supply of hot water. You don't need to wait for a storage tank to fill up with enough hot water. However, a demand water heater's output capacity may limit the flow rate or maximum temperature. Typically, demand water heaters provide hot water at a rate of 2 to 5 gallons (7.6 to 15.2 liters) per minute. Gas-fired demand water heaters produce higher flow rates than electric units. Sometimes, however, even the largest, gas-fired model cannot supply enough hot water for simultaneous, multiple uses in large households. For example, taking a shower and running the clothes washer at the same time can stretch a demand water heater to its limit. To overcome this problem, you can install two or more demand water heaters, connected in parallel for simultaneous demands of hot water. You can also install separate demand water heaters for a specific appliance such as a clothes washer or specific usage points such one unit for the master bathroom and another for the kitchen/utility area.