Drains & Sewers
Can Pipes Freeze in Central California?
Short answer first: you bet they can. Since that may not tell you much you didn’t already know, and won’t do a lot to protect your home, what can you do to prevent frozen pipes? And, equally to the point, when should you call a plumbing professional like ContactAce Plumbing if you suspect the plumbing in your…
Read MoreSigns Your Water Softener Needs Maintenance
Water softeners do more than help soap to lather, or keep spots off your dishes. They also protect your plumbing from the ill effects of hard water, and also help to prevent some expensive appliance repairs. Like anything else, your system needs to be maintained in order to work as it’s supposed to. Here’s how to…
Read MoreCut Energy Costs in Sacramento While Working from Home
Several months into the COVID pandemic, we’re all settling into a new normal and all that goes with it. There’ve been some unexpected benefits, like more time with family. And there’ve been some surprising downsides, like expanding waistlines, high anxiety, and even higher energy bills. We can’t help with jitters or snug blue jeans, but…
Read MoreThings to Know About Replacing a Garbage Disposal
If you’re a homeowner that happens to have a garbage disposal, sometimes you will find they will break down and need to be replaced. Garbage disposals don’t last forever, and even the most reliable ones will need to be replaced periodically. When you are replacing your garbage disposal, you will need to take certain measures…
Read MoreReasons Why Toilets Leak at the Base and How to Fix It
Toilet leaks are not only annoying but can also cause serious damage that can be very costly to fix. If you know why toilets leak at the base, you’ll have a better idea of how to fix the issue and avoid it in the future. Reasons Your Toilet is Leaking at the Base Bolts Need to Be Tightened…
Read MoreReasons Your Dishwasher May Be Clogged in the Greater Sacramento Area
Dishwasher clogs are quite different from typical clogs as it’s more difficult to see the clog developing. That means you may not notice a clog until it’s too late. Unfortunately, there are many reasons why your dishwasher could be clogged, and one of those reasons is a plumbing issue like a broken sewer line. At Ace Plumbing…
Read MoreWhat Causes a Sewer Backup and How to Prevent It in the Greater Sacramento Area?
There are not too many things that are worse than a sewer backup in your home. This is the place you raise your children, take care of your animals, eat your dinner, and the last thing you want is the horrible odor and issues that happen to your home when a sewer backup occurs. If…
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