Winter is not the most common month for water heater failure, but it is the most frustrating time for issues to appear. It’s springtime when the constant winter use may catch up with your water heater, and it may break down. There are some subtle and obvious common problems to be aware of this spring. […]
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A clogged drain that just won’t go away is one of the most frustrating everyday occurrences a homeowner may endure. Whether the water in your kitchen sink won’t go down, your toilet won’t flush, or your bathtub’s water level is going down too slowly, giving your drains a good cleaning is a great first step
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Nobody wants to find themselves in a situation where a water line has burst in their home or business. The constant flow of water spewing everywhere can cause a catastrophic amount of damage. It’s important to remember that if you find yourself in this position, you need to remain calm and find a way to
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We all know how stinky and gross our drains can get. There is a science to it, and there are specific things you should do to keep your drains clean. You don’t want to be the person whose house smells bad because you didn’t know how to keep your drains clean. We all want a
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Water heaters are an integral part of your plumbing system. Water heaters are the only source of hot or warm water that you have in your house, making them invaluable to the needs of everyday living. When yours starts to go out or have issues, it can be a cold nightmare until it is back
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Hard water is characterized by its mineral composition. Large amounts of calcium, iron and various other substances can cause serious damage to the piping of your home through mineral buildup. If you have hard water, one of the first locations you are likely to see evidence of buildup is the toilets. Water sits in the
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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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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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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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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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