Reliable Plumbing Company Profile

Serving homeowners and businesses in Sonoma County, Napa County and Marin County, Reliable Plumbing is a family-owned, fully licensed plumbing company, who are also experts in installation or repair of solar hot water and solar pool heating systems. Reliable Plumbing guarantees all of their work and because they're family-owned, you get a plumber who is accountable and takes their family trade seriously.

Reliable Plumbing owner David Giannecchini has been a plumber for more than 30 years. He's passed on his trade to his two sons, plumbers who work alongside him every day. "Reliable Plumbing is a family business committed to service," says David Giannecchini. "We treat every customer with respect and dignity and we do the right job for every customer."

 

Hire Licensed Plumbers

You need a plumbing company you can trust, so unlicensed plumbers are a bad choice because there are no guarantees for consumers who hire unlicensed and uninsured plumbers.

Some dishonest plumbing companies take advantage of unsuspecting consumers by using another plumbing company's license number. That's why you should always verify with the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) that your plumber is working under their own license. Reliable Plumbing has a current and active license with the CSLB.

Reliable Plumbing guarantees all of their work and products. "We do quality work and we are highly educated, so customers get the best workmanship from us," says David Giannecchini. "We keep our promises, and that means we'll always be there for our customers and stand behind the work we do."

A recent customer named Greg agreed. In a research phone call for this article, Greg said, "I'm proud that Reliable Plumbing is my plumbing company. They are very reliable and they act quickly whenever I need them. Their prices are fair and they are very easy to work with. I always know I can rely on Reliable Plumbing for good service."

That's why the experienced and licensed plumbers at Reliable Plumbing are in demand for their expert plumbing services. They even have three fully-stocked company trucks and skilled crews that specialize in installations, new construction, plumbing service calls and repair work, contract work and solar plumbing in Napa, Marin and Sonoma counties.

 

The Right Way the First Time

The experts at Reliable Plumbing take continuing education and manufacturer certification courses. "There are so many programs available, and we attend as many as possible to give customers the most up-to-date services," says David. "We've earned many certifications including solar water heating, caring for water, water efficiency and water technology."

And because they are educated, professional plumbers, Reliable Plumbing helps clients understand every job. "We talk with our customers about their plumbing problems. We explain how we fixed it and how they can avoid that same problem in the future," explains David Giannecchini. "That shows our customers we've fixed the problem the right way the first time and saves money by keeping their system running right."

During a research phone call for this article, a customer named Barbara told The Prime Buyer's Report, "Reliable Plumbing is very dependable. We have 104 apartment units, so we need a reliable plumber who will be there when we need them. David and the crews at Reliable Plumbing come right over whenever we call."

 

Solar Hot Water & Green Plumbing

Reliable Plumbing employs accredited GreenPlumbers, trained in water conservation and environmentally-friendly plumbing techniques. Reliable Plumbing backs up their claims with skilled installation of money-saving technology, unlike some other plumbing companies where green is just a buzzword.

Reliable Plumbing specializes in solar water heating for pools, homes and businesses. David Giannecchini says a good solar heating system will cover up to 80 percent of your water heating energy needs. "Water heaters are responsible for most of your home energy costs, so that 80 percent solar savings can add up to a lot of savings."

And David says now there are even more financial incentives to switch over to solar water heating, along with the many environmental reasons. "There are so many tax credits available for businesses," he explains. "And now, with the extension of the 2008 solar tax credit, homeowners can save even more. There's a $1500 tax credit right off the top and you can write off the cost of the entire system within five years. That amounts to free energy and doing something good for the environment all at once."

Many families in Marin, Napa and Sonoma counties own pools, but those can be a big drain on your energy bill. In fact, some customers have reported that it costs more than $100 a day to heat their pools. But, David Giannecchini explains, solar water heating is an excellent option for homeowners who want a warm pool but don't want to fork out thousands of dollars to keep it that way. "A solar water heating system for your pool will pay for itself in two to three years, and after that, you're basically heating your pool for free," he says. "That means that instead of heating your pool only during a few summer months or only when company is coming over, you can afford to keep your pool warm all the time."

Reliable Plumbing offers free estimates for solar plumbing jobs, so you will know the details of the work and how much money your new solar water heating system will save you. Reliable Plumbing staff are experts at helping clients get rebates and tax credits, making efficient plumbing even more affordable, so David Giannecchini says you don't have to file the paperwork by yourself. "There are a lot of incentives for homeowners and businesses to move up to solar right now, and we will help you figure out what savings are available and file the paperwork for you."

And, David shares, you can be sure your solar water heater will be working well decades from now. "There are hot water systems from the 1970s that are still working well, and modern systems are even better," he says. "They are an investment-if you install a solar water heating system now, you'll have it for at least 20 to 30 years. And when you consider that it will pay for itself within five years, you can see how you'll have free hot water for at least the next 20 years."

 

The Value of Hard Work

The Giannecchinis are a close family. "We spend a lot of time with family and we all live within a half-mile radius," David says. "I have two granddaughters and a grandson. It's so nice to have them near to us—I get lots of time with my grandkids, and we see our kids often."

David says the family likes off-roading. "We love going out on the weekends and riding our dirt bikes and ATVs on some of the local trails," he says. "We're also skiers and snowboarders, so we try to get out to the mountains often during the winter so we can play in the snow."

David Giannecchini was raised on a ranch, where he learned the value of hard work. He loved working with his hands, and he found his passion in plumbing. "I love my job because the technology is always changing, and there are always new techniques to learn," he says. "And because Reliable Plumbing is at the top of our field in education, we can get our customers the newest products and the best savings. There's nothing like the feeling of helping the customer and getting them a good deal."

It bears out that working with a family-owned plumbing company is the way to get great value and honest service. That's why so many homeowners in Marin County, Napa County and Sonoma County trust Reliable Plumbing for their plumbing and solar water heating needs.

 

 

—Lauren Bongard Schwarz
Associate Editor
The Prime Buyer's Report