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Why Preventing Backflow Matters

Aug 16, 2024

The Importance of Backflow Prevention

Backflow prevention is a key aspect of maintaining the integrity of our water supply, and it’s something that every homeowner and business should be aware of. Backflow occurs when contaminated water reverses direction and enters the clean water supply. This can happen due to changes in pressure, such as during a drop in the municipal water supply pressure or when a nearby fire hydrant is used. Without proper backflow prevention, harmful substances like chemicals, bacteria, and other pollutants can find their way into your drinking water, posing serious health risks.

For those living in colder climates, freezing temperatures add another layer of concern when it comes to backflow prevention. When temperatures drop, backflow preventers can freeze and crack, leading to potential system failures and expensive repairs.

The Watts SentryPlus™ Alert™ Freeze Detection System is an innovative is designed to protect your backflow preventer from freezing temperatures, preventing costly damage and ensuring continuous protection. This advanced system not only prevents backflow but also monitors the temperature around your backflow preventer. If the temperature drops to a dangerous level, the system sends an alert via Wi-Fi or BMS/IMS, giving you the chance to take action before any damage occurs.

This proactive approach ensures that your backflow preventer continues to function properly, even in harsh winter conditions, providing peace of mind and ongoing protection for your water supply. For more information on backflow prevention and how to safeguard your water, contact us at Kokesh Plumbing. We’re here to help you keep your water clean and safe all year round.

Your Moen PRO Plumbing Experts 2024

Aug 5, 2024

At JJ Kokesh & Son, we are proud to be a Moen PRO plumbing company. This means that we are highly trained and qualified to install and service all Moen products including the Moen Smart Water products, such as the Smart Faucet, Smart Shower, and Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff. Moen Smart Water products are a great way to improve the efficiency and convenience of your home plumbing system.

Why choose a Moen PRO?

There are many benefits to choosing a Moen PRO plumbing company. First and foremost, we have the expertise and knowledge to properly install and service your Moen products. This will ensure that your products are working properly and that you are getting the most out of them.

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What are the Moen Smart Water products?

Moen Smart Water products are a line of innovative products that use technology to make your life easier and more convenient. These products include:

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Smart Faucet: This faucet allows you to turn on and off the water with your voice, hand gestures, or even your phone.
Smart Shower: This shower allows you to control the temperature, water pressure, and spray pattern with your voice or phone.
Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff: This device monitors your water usage and can automatically shut off the water if it detects a leak.

Here are just a few of the benefits of Moen Smart Water products:

Water conservation: Moen Smart Water products can help you save water by monitoring your water usage and identifying leaks.
Convenience: Moen Smart Water products can be controlled remotely using your smartphone or tablet. This means you can turn on your faucet, start your shower, or check your water usage from anywhere in the world.
Peace of mind: Moen Smart Water products can give you peace of mind knowing that your home is protected from leaks and other plumbing problems.

If you are interested in installing Moen Smart Water products in your home, JJ Kokesh & Son is the team to call. We have the experience and expertise to ensure that your products are installed correctly and working properly.

Here are just a few of the benefits of working with JJ Kokesh & Son:

We are a licensed and insured plumbing contractor.
We have over 125 years of experience in the plumbing industry.
We offer a wide range of plumbing services, including installation, repair, and replacement.
We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality service possible.

If you are interested in learning more about Moen Smart Water products or if you need help installing or servicing your Moen products, contact JJ Kokesh & Son today. We are your Moen PRO plumbing experts and we are here to help.

Call us today at (636) 391-1233 to schedule a consultation.

How JJ Kokesh Can Bring the Benefits of Steam Shower to Your Home

Jul 15, 2024

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If you are looking for a way to improve your health, wellness and comfort at home, you might want to consider installing a steam shower. A steam shower is a system that generates steam and delivers it to your shower enclosure, creating a relaxing and therapeutic experience for your body and mind. But installing a steam shower is not a DIY project. It requires professional skills and knowledge to ensure safety, performance and durability. That’s why you should choose JJ Kokesh & Son, who are now certified MR. Steam installer and repair plumbers.

JJ Kokesh is an authorized installer for Mr. Steam, a leading manufacturer of high-quality steam shower systems and accessories meaning that they have the training and experience to install, maintain and repair your MR. Steam products according to the highest standards of quality and safety.

What are the Benefits of Steam Shower?

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A steam shower can bring many benefits to your home, such as:

Relaxation: Steam can help you unwind and de-stress after a long day, by soothing your muscles, joints and nerves
Detoxification: Steam can help you flush out toxins and impurities from your skin and body, by opening up your pores and stimulating your sweat glands
Hydration: Steam can help you moisturize and nourish your skin and hair, by increasing blood circulation and delivering oxygen and nutrients
Respiration: Steam can help you breathe easier and clearer, by loosening mucus and congestion in your lungs and sinuses
Immunity: Steam can help you boost your immune system, by raising your body temperature and activating your white blood cells

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You can also enhance your steam shower experience with Mr. Steam therapies and accessories, such as:

Aromatherapy: You can add natural oils or fragrances to your steam shower to create a powerful sensory experience that can uplift your mood, calm your mind or energize your body
Chromatherapy: You can add colors to your steam shower to create a soothing or stimulating ambiance that can balance your emotions, enhance your creativity or improve your focus
Music therapy: You can add sounds to your steam shower to create a relaxing or invigorating atmosphere that can harmonize your brainwaves, reduce your stress or increase your motivation
Towel warmers: You can add warmth and comfort to your towels with Mr. Steam towel warmers that can dry, heat and sanitize your towels with the touch of a button

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How to Get Started with JJ Kokesh?

If you are interested in installing a steam shower in your home, you can contact us at 636-391-1233 for a free estimate. We will help you:

Help you invest in the right Mr. Steam products for your shower enclosure size, style and budget
Install the Mr. Steam products for your home and connect the Mr. Steam products to the water supply, for the electrical connection, we recommend Enerco Electric- 314-842-8800
Test the Mr. Steam products for functionality and safety before use

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JJ Kokesh can also provide you with ongoing maintenance and repair services to keep your Mr. Steam products in top condition. They can perform tasks like:

Flushing the steam generator regularly to remove mineral deposits and prevent corrosion
Replacing the water filter cartridge as needed to ensure water quality
Troubleshooting any issues or malfunctions with the Mr. Steam

Give us a call to get started making you steam shower dreams a reality

How to Work with your Plants: The Revolutionary Idea of Smart Irrigation

Jul 8, 2024

While gardening is a wonderful pastime enjoyed by many people throughout the warm seasons, it is not without its plights and follies. Whether it is the deer making a midnight snack of your newly planted flowers or a sudden lack of rain, finding the best way to maintain your garden is always on a gardener’s radar. Which is why we would love to introduce the idea of smart irrigation!

Smart Irrigation takes timed sprinklers a step farther by adjusting your water usage each day based on weather patterns and/or the current condition of the soil. These systems have sensors that closely monitor the daily amount of moisture in the soil so it knows how much water to release per day. Some systems even have the ability to incorporate local weather data to adjust your systems for incoming rain! This is both beneficial for the plants and the person! For your plants, this reduces the risk of either over or under watering your flowery friends. And for people using these systems have reported noticeable differences in their water bills, they are using less water than they would with a traditional sprinkler system.

So how does one go about finding if these would work for your garden? There are a few things to consider while looking for a smart irrigation system. The first being whether or not you are happy with your current irrigation system in place, or if you are looking to install a new system. If you’re content with your current system, there are soil moisture sensors that are designed to integrate with a pre-existing set up. Though it is recommended to do a quick search on which sensors would best integrate with your current home systems. If you’re looking for a whole new system replacement, we recommend looking at brands such as the Moen Smart Sprinkler Controller and Moen Wireless Soil Sensors. Similar to its sibling, the Moen Flo Whole House Leak Detection, this system is built to work wirelessly for easy integration into your household.

Another thing to consider is the size of your garden and how many stations you may have. Checking the product information to see how many stations these sensors can handle before purchasing can help save a return trip to the shop! While your standard smart timer is going to be able to hold around 6 to 8 stations, there are some like the Orbit Smart Irrigation Timer that can handle up to 16 stations for those with vast gardens!

The final thing we recommend considering is your current household technology. For example, if your household uses a lot of Alexa products, there are smart irrigation systems that are built to work with Alexa, such as the Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler System. If you prefer to just have your phone, looking to see if the smart irrigation system is more compatible with iOS systems or Androids systems can also help you avoid glitchy system issues post install!

Regardless, we are excited to see these systems take off and help us with both our water usage and our plant health. So at the end of the day, we can grab our favorite drinks and enjoy a happy garden.

Need help selecting or installing an irrigation system for your yard? We’d love to help! Contact us at 636-391-1233

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Thank You for 130 Years

Jun 25, 2024

Thank you for 130 years St. Louis! We had so much fun celebrating with family, friends and great customers earlier this month!

Check out this awesome video with some highlights…

Thank you so much to everyone that helped make this event a success…

We had a ribbon cutting with the West County Chamber of Commerce as well as a Boy Scouts of America Flag ceremony to start the event.

Thanks to The Crafty Chameleon Brewery & Pizzeria for serving up delicious beverages. We had Ed’s BBQ here serving up yummy food too!

The kids corner was a big hit with Cowboy Critters Petting Zoo and a visit from the Metro West Fire Truck!

Thanks to Top Flyte Party Rentals for the awesome setup and DJ 7Duece for the great music!

We had lots of raffles and door prizes for guests too! What a great celebration!!

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Celebrating 130 Years

May 22, 2024

J.J. Kokesh & Sons Inc. is proud to announce their upcoming anniversary of 130 years in the Plumbing Business, making them the oldest plumbing company in St. Louis. They will celebrate with a large party on June 1st, from 11am to 4pm at their location, 408 Kehrs Mill Road, Ballwin, MO 63011.

The celebration will kick off with a ribbon cutting ceremony with the West County Chamber of Commerce and Boy Scouts of America Flag ceremony. Megan and Joe Kokesh, current owners of J.J. Kokesh & Sons Inc., will have music, bar-b-que, beverages, a petting zoo and crafts for the kids, company give-a-ways and door raffles.

J.J. Kokesh & Son Inc. is a family-owned, union, residential and commercial plumbing business that has been serving St. Louis and surrounding counties for 130 years. It has been passed down through four generations, starting with Jerry Joseph Kokesh in 1890. He knew he would be successful if he stuck to some solid basic principles… deliver high quality plumbing service with dependability and professionalism. This formula has served J.J. Kokesh & Son very well.

In September of 2013, Megan and Joseph Kokesh officially took the reins of the business. Together, they updated the company with new vehicles, moved the business to its current location, streamlined their processes and procedures to ensure longevity and prosperity of their company.

Current owner and Master Plumber, Joseph Kokesh, had this to say about J.J. Kokesh & Son,” “I am very proud of the four generations of the Kokesh family before me who have created this brand that is both recognizable and respectable. I especially want to thank our loyal customers for helping us achieve this amazing milestone of 130 years of plumbing service.”

Joe and Megan Kokesh are grateful for this opportunity to show their appreciation to the community that has supported their family business for so many great years. Come join the fun at 408 Kehrs Mill Road, Ballwin, MO 63011. For more information, call 636-391-1233.

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