Affordable Plumber in Orange County

The last week before the 4th of July weekend, most of our office staff was on vacation and I had the task of answering the phones and dispatching all of our qualified plumbing Technicians.

I was surprised to hear most of you wanted an "Affordable Plumber in Orange County" .... it was almost like you were surprised to find one! That's right ..... http://SPLASHplumbing.com is your Affordable Plumber for Orange County, Ca.

We service Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita as well as Newport Beach and Newport Coast.
Just because you live in Newport Coast does not mean you pay more!
Shocking you say? Believe it our not, we have clients in Newport Coast that have chosen us over and over again because we are honest and upfront........ primarily because they have shopped around for affordable plumbers and found that when calling from their office in Santa Ana, they got a different prices if they asked for plumbing service in Santa Ana vs. affordable plumbing service in Newport Coast.

Splash Plumbing is proud to offer, honest plumbing at fair plumbing rates for all people who live in Orange County. See what some of our clients have to say ... click the link below

http://http://splashplumbing.com/testimonials.shtml

Something to consider ... if you are looking for a CHEAP plumber in Orange County..... what exactly are you expecting to get?

Summer Cooling and Air Conditioning Advice from EPA and Energy Star

Great Ways to Beat the Heat and Save Some Bucks!

The average American home spends about 20 percent of its total utility bill on cooling and air conditioning, yet with some simple, inexpensive changes it’s possible to save money and make your home more environmentally friendly while staying cool and comfortable. Here are some simple cooling and air conditioning tips from the Environmental Protection Agency and Energy Star that will cost you no or little money.


No Cost Cooling and Air Conditioning Options

Program your thermostat according to your summer activities. If you spend most of the day away from home, set your cooling system a few degrees higher than normal when the house is empty. You can then set the thermostat to a lower temperature shortly before you return home. Using a programmable thermostat properly can save nearly $200 a year on energy costs.

Check the filter on your home’s HVAC system once a month. If the air filter appears dirty or worn, change it. The filter should be changed at least once every three months anyway. A dirty filter inhibits air flow, forcing your system to work harder and driving up utility costs.

If you have ceiling fans, use them along with your air conditioner to create a cool breeze. Running a ceiling fan makes it possible to raise the thermostat—just two degrees higher can lower energy costs by as much as 14 percent. Don’t forget to turn the fans off when you leave the room, though.

Close curtains, blinds, and shades against the sun’s powerful rays. Blocking out the sun during the heat of the day can prevent the interior of your home from overheating. You can also try moving indoor plants and trees in front of windows to create shade.


Low Cost Cooling and Air Conditioning Options

Have your cooling system inspected by a professional once a year. Hiring a technician to clean and service your unit regularly will cost significantly less than replacing or repairing a neglected unit that has become damaged.

Change incandescent light bulbs for more energy-efficient options, like compact fluorescents (CFLs). Look for the Energy Star label to identify lighting that uses less energy and emits 75 percent less heat than traditional bulbs. This can help lower your cooling bill.

Make sure air ducts are sealed tightly using mastic sealant or metal tape. Insulate ducts in attics, crawlspaces, basements, and garages, too. About 20 percent of the cool air moving inside your home is lost through gaps and loosened connections in ductwork.

Check vent and register connections at walls, floors, and ceilings to ensure that all the ducts are fastened and sealed tight.

Other Cooling and Air Conditioning Considerations

If you’re in the market for a new air conditioner, look for the EPA’s Energy Star label. We could keep about 900 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions out of the air every year if each single room air conditioner in the country was Energy Star rated.

Insulate your attic. If every American household did it we could save more than $1.8 billion in energy costs every year.

Replace an air conditioning unit that’s more than 12 years old with an Energy Star rated system; you could cut your cooling costs by as much as 30 percent.



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MASAL VADAI

This is one of my most favourite snacks. This is also called as ‘ aamai vadai ’. Still I do not know the reason for it. With simple ingredients, this has a divine taste!

மசால் வடை

Ingredients:

Bengal gram- 2 cups
Finely chopped green chillies-2 tsp
Finely sliced onion-3
Curry leaves- 2 arc
Finely chopped coriander- 2 tbsp
asafoetida powder- half tsp
Salt to taste
Enough oil to fry

Procedure

Wash and soak the Bengal gram for an hour.
Then drain the water thoroughly.
Grind the dal with enough salt to a coarse texture.
Add all the ingredients to it and mix well.
Heat the oil.
The fire should be medium.
Take a small amount of the ground Bengal gram, make a small ball and flatten them to a vadai.
Toss it in the oil and fry it to golden brown.
Thus finish all the ground mixture.
The hot and tasty vadais are ready now!!