Plumbing Blog
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It’s Our 125th Anniversary!
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the 125th anniversary of JJ Kokesh and Son plumbing! There has been an amazing amount of change since 1894 when JJ Kokesh first started plumbing throughout what is now West County on just his horse. What hasn’t changed...
2018 Holiday Toy Drive
Joe and I feel strongly about supporting our community throughout the year but even more so during the holidays. We do this by picking a charity each December to focus our efforts and this year we chose, “Friends of Kids with Cancer”. This organization is devoted to...
Officer Mike Flamion and The Gary Sinise Foundation
Last year Officer Mike Flamion was shot while on duty at a routine traffic stop, leaving him paralyzed for the rest of his life. Joe and I decided that we wanted to help Officer Flamion in some way. It wasn't until The Gary Sinise Foundation announced...
JJ Kokesh and Son Plumber Wins Gold!
Our newest plumber Billy Hanning Jr. took time off this past week to fly to Nova Scotia to play for the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team. The U.S. National Sled Hockey Team defeated Canada, 3-2, to win the 2016 World Sled Hockey Challenge, making this...
Adopting Homeless Youth for Christmas with Epworth Children and Family Services
For the second year in a row J.J. Kokesh and Son has teamed up with Epworth Children and Family Services to adopt homeless youth for Christmas. We have adopted three youth so far, two girls and a boy and our hope is to beat last year’s record of 5! Epworth Children...
Thanksgiving Tips to Avoid an Emergency Plumbing Call
The Day after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest of the year for us at J.J. Kokesh and Son. Help avoid having to call us this year by following these easy steps. The Disposer: Run the disposer with cold water the day before to make sure it is clear. Put only small...
Product Highlight: Woodford 22 Series
When ever I find a great new product, my first thought is our customers, which is why I am highlighting the Woodford 22, a hot and cold water outside faucet. Woodford is already our outside faucet of choice, they are virtually maintenance free and won't freeze or...
What will the new water heater guidelines mean for you?
Effective April 16th, 2015 the requirements for water heaters are changing. The Department of Energy has updated the energy factor requirements (EF) for all gas, electric, oil, and tankless water heaters making them much more energy efficient. These new requirements...