The Future of Plumbing

There Will Be A Shortage Of Plumbers

There are 350 million people in the U.S. and Canada combined and only 1.3 million people that work in the HVACR industry. Thats roughly 1 Plumbing-Heating-Cooling person for every 269 people.  According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics by the year 2018, its estimated that there will be a need for 86,000 new workers in the field. Ten years from now 95 percent of the Baby Boomer generation will have retired, but for every 4 workers that leave, only 1 is entering the field.

4:1

For every 4 skilled workers that

leave the construction industry,

only 1 is entering the field

It's our job, now more than ever, to help encourage young people to enter the work force. The PHCC and PHCC Educational Foundation have put together a task force specifically designed to attract and train the next generation of workers. There are many helpful tools approved by the U.S. Dept of Labor including apprentice programs, eLearning options, instructor resources, career videos and scholarships. Each state addresses the issue in their own way, for more information on how you can help please visit phccweb.org. 

Gratefully Yours,
Carter's My Plumber



Carter’s My Plumber is a local, family-owned plumbing contractor located in Greenwood, Indiana, providing plumbing service to the Indianapolis, Greenwood, Whiteland, Franklin, Bargersville, Trafalgar, Mooresville, Wannamaker, Beech Grove and Southport areas.  Carter’s My Plumber has a special menu of services designed to meet the needs of every homeowner to provide a complete solution to their home’s plumbing system.  With over 30 years of plumbing experience, their trained plumbers meet the plumbing need of every residential and light commercial need.

World Plumbing Day

WORLD PLUMBING DAY

Jamie & Kelson Carter, Licensed Plumbers, Members of World Plumbing Council

World plumbing day was started in 2010 in hopes of educating the general public about the importance of the work plumbers do. It’s an international event that is celebrated on March 11, of every year. Many people take plumbing for granted and don’t realize exactly how much plumbers help the health of our nation.

DID YOU KNOW!?...

According to the World HealthOrganization (WHO)

• 1 billion people do not have access to safe water supplies
• 6 billion people do not have access to improved sanitation
• 1 million children die each year from water related diseases

We want to educate our clients as to why plumbing should matter. Plumbing ManufacturersInternational(PMI) created a list of  10 reasons why plumbing matters to health and safety

1. Plumbing harnesses a precious resource – water – to use safely for health, hygiene and well-being. Plumbing makes possible the miracle of clean, convenient water – something often taken for granted.
2. Plumbing manufacturing innovations to gain water efficiency have dramatically reduced the amount of water used through toilets, shower heads  faucets and other plumbing products. For example, WaterSense plumbing products meeting Environmental Protection Agency criteria have saved consumers 757 billion gallons of water and $14.2 billion in water and energy bills since 2006, according to the EPA.
3. To assure customer satisfaction, WaterSense products are certified to perform as well or better than standard models – all while saving at least 20 percent more water.
4. The increased use of water-efficient plumbing is an important, yet often overlooked, part of the water sustainability solution. The EPA estimates that the United States could save 3 trillion gallons of water and over $17 billion dollars annually if every U.S. household converted to WaterSense products. High-efficiency plumbing in commercial facilities can help save even more.
5. Modern plumbing products help regions affected by droughts and water shortages to use water more efficiently. For example, Denver reduced water use to a 40-year low in December 2014, according to the Denver Post. Contributing to the decrease was replacing 3,200 3.5 gallons per flush (gpf) toilets in the Denver Public Schools with 1.25 gpf toilets. Denver has plans to replace 6,800 more by 2018.
6. Water efficiency contributes greatly to energy savings. Less water used means less water heated and less water transported. Installing WaterSense-labeled faucet aerators in bathrooms, for example, help save water and energy.
7. Plumbing brings comfort and beauty into homes and lives. Kitchens and bathrooms not only serve functional purposes; they provide the refuge of comforting meals, soothing baths and restorative relaxation.
8. The plumbing industry is a strong economic engine, providing jobs and livelihoods to millions of people around the world.
9. The ability of plumbing and sanitation systems to deliver clean water and remove waste has protected populations from communicable disease throughout history. There is acknowledgement from many within the public health community that clean, drinkable water has likely protected more lives and extended life expectancy more than any medical advancement. Plumbing advancements continue to protect lives in developing nations.
10. A future of water sustainability is an achievable prospect, as plumbing manufacturers work with allies in safe plumbing and water efficiency to find solutions

Join us as we celebrate world plumbing day and help our efforts to educate the world on the importance of plumbing!! Listed on the WPC website are activities and ideas as to how you can get involved!!

Gratefully Yours,
Carter's My Plumber




Carter’s My Plumber is a local, family-owned plumbing contractor located in Greenwood, Indiana, providing plumbing service to the Indianapolis, Greenwood, Whiteland, Franklin, Bargersville, Trafalgar, Mooresville, Wannamaker, Beech Grove and Southport areas.  Carter’s My Plumber has a special menu of services designed to meet the needs of every homeowner to provide a complete solution to their home’s plumbing system.  With over 30 years of plumbing experience, their trained plumbers meet the plumbing need of every residential and light commercial need.

Danger of Using Drain Chemicals

Everyone Uses Drain Chemicals, Right?

They're easy to use and a lot cheaper than calling in a professional. But what you don't know is most cleaners contain poisonous chemicals that could be hazardous for you.

Many products like Drano, boast "magical" powers that will unclog your drain. What they don't talk about is how exactly they do this. Products that claim to unclog your sink contain strong chemicals like lye and sulfuric acid. They're put in the mixtures to eat away at whats clogging your drain. Most of the time though, they just end up eating away at your skin. Plus, the vapors alone are extremely hazardous.

These products not only cause harm to you but if you do have to call in a professional, they're dealing with a clogged drain and now potentially dangerous chemicals too. To avoid all the situations above, you should make sure you are well prepared and doing your best at preventing the blockages in the first place.


1)Limit the amount of solid material that goes down the drain.

2)Toilets are meant for toilet paper (crazy) and never anything else.

3)Bathtubs have easy drains to clog, prevent hair from getting caught by using a hair trap. 

4)NEVER PUT GREASE DOWN A SINK! When grease hits cold water, it becomes a nightmare for your drain. Instead pour grease into a can and throw it out later.

Using the above tips can help prevent having to use drain chemicals in the first place. But, if its too late and you already have a clog, these are the tools that could help.

1) A plunger (Make sure you get the correct one-a cup plunger vs a flange plunger. Do some "googling" or talk to a professional about which one is right for you).

2) Drain snake (There are many different drain snakes you can buy. Again, do some research or talk to a professional about which one is right for you).

Between the prevention tips and the tools listed above, you can save yourself from having to use dangerous chemicals AND from having a plumber come visit.

If these tips don't work then it might be time to call in a professional.



Gratefully Yours,
Carter's My Plumber




Carter’s My Plumber is a local, family-owned plumbing contractor located in Greenwood, Indiana, providing plumbing service to the Indianapolis, Greenwood, Whiteland, Franklin, Bargersville, Trafalgar, Mooresville, Wannamaker, Beech Grove and Southport areas.  Carter’s My Plumber has a special menu of services designed to meet the needs of every homeowner to provide a complete solution to their home’s plumbing system.  With over 30 years of plumbing experience, their trained plumbers meet the plumbing need of every residential and light commercial need.