Beyond the Basics of Air Conditioning

Obviously, air conditioning provides us comfort, and we also know that keeping our AC unit up to date and clean can help save money on energy bills. There’s more to it than just these things, though—air conditioning helps regulate the environment inside your home. At Rivers Plumbing, Heating, and Air, our team of experts can […]

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Preventing Plumbing Disasters

How To Prevent Plumbing Disasters One of the worst things to experience is coming home to find that your ceilings, walls, carpets, or possessions have been damaged by water. It will often cause many hours of costly repair and may even damage personal items that are irreplaceable. Luckily, there are many steps that a Pleasanton

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Spring Maintenance Tips for Your HVAC System

With spring right around the corner, it won’t be long until temperatures begin to climb. It’s important that your home’s cooling system is up to the task for summer’s scorching heat. The best way to ensure your system operates properly when you need it is to schedule regular preseason inspections of your unit and to

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The Impacts of Winter on Your Plumbing

As the seasons change, residents of Pleasanton, California, are fortunate enough to experience relatively mild weather. However, that doesn’t mean that winter is entirely without its challenges. On the rare occasions where the temperature is low enough to freeze, many homeowners find themselves ill-equipped to deal with the consequences, resulting in burst pipes that require

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Plumbing Tips Everyone Should Know

Whenever there is a problem with your plumbing, it is typically best to call a professional plumber to handle the issue properly, but there are certain things everyone should know about their plumbing to keep it working efficiently and troubleshoot minor problems. Never attempt to tackle major projects because you will most likely create a

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Save Your Pipes This Winter With Four Easy Steps

There are plenty of things to celebrate during the winter months, often a time for families to spend meaningful time together. However, that doesn’t mean that Pleasanton homeowners shouldn’t also invest some time into preparing their home for the cold. Though winters in Pleasanton are usually fairly mild, a single night of bad weather could

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What Temperature Should You Choose for Your Home This Fall

Fall is well underway here in temperate California, and while the area may lag behind much of the country when it comes to cooler weather, cooler days are approaching. Soon, you’ll be able to give your air conditioner a much-needed break (if you haven’t already) and transition to a more moderate approach to your home’s

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3 Tips to Keep Your Garbage Disposal in Working Condition

Nothing says summer like the smell of burgers and hot dogs on the grill. Whether you’re entertaining a group of friends or cooking up Tuesday’s dinner, barbecues are a delicious way to take advantage of the beautiful Pleasanton weather. But if you’re not careful with your waste, you’ll soon find yourself dealing with another much

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