Plumbing
Plumbing Old Wives’ Tales
In a word, no. A strong acid or base can clear a clogged drain, but the phosphoric acid in cola is too weak to do the trick. If you’re worried about the caustic chemicals in many drain cleaners and don’t have the right tools or know-how to snake a drain, soda isn’t your best alternative.…
Read MorePlumbing a Kitchen Island
It’s one of the great paradoxes of home design: you can have an enormous kitchen, but if it’s laid out poorly, it can still feel cramped. The solution to your problems may not be more square footage; instead, it’s often better to put the square footage you have to smarter use, and a kitchen island…
Read MoreCall Your Plumber for Valentine’s Day
When you need help with the essentials — ahead of Valentine’s Day or at any other time of year — give Ace Plumbing a call. We even offer 24/7 emergency plumbing service (and tips so you’ll have fewer plumbing emergencies). Home Plumbing Repairs We understand that life gets hectic, and that it’s easy to put off things…
Read MoreWhat is Greywater?
Droughts in recent years have all of us thinking about conservation in areas as diverse as agriculture to lawn irrigation. Some answers are closer, and simpler, than you may think. Defining Greywater Wastewater falls into two categories. Anything that goes down the toilet or otherwise involves human waste (like diaper cleaning) is called black water.…
Read MorePrepare Your Plumbing for the Holidays in Sacramento
The holidays mean different things to different folks. For some of us, they’re a time of faith or reflection. For others, it’s a time to catch up on socializing and exchanging gifts. But at a time when so much feels uncertain, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that many of us are looking forward to…
Read MorePlumber Vs Plumbing Contractor: What’s the Difference in Sacramento?
When is a plumber not a plumber? It sounds like a trick question, but not every New Window plumber serving Sacramento comes to the job with the same qualifications. Ace Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning does some things your average plumber can’t, and in turn, there are also plumbers that handle jobs that aren’t in our areas…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Sacramento’s Natural Gas Ban
California often leads the nation when it comes to environmental initiatives and the regulations that come in their wake. However, those initiatives don’t always come from the state level; often as not, as with a recent ban on natural gas installations in Sacramento, those changes take place at the local level. When that happens, there…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know to Become a Plumber in the Greater Sacramento Area
The Greater Sacramento area is awesome! The weather is temperate, a good economy, no corporate taxes. Even their plumbers make more money. The average plumber makes about $70K a year. Plus, there are plenty of growth opportunities. What Do Plumbers Do? Sacramento plumbers supply safe water from premises. They’re also responsible for waste removal. Master plumbers can…
Read MoreAre Natural Gas Appliances Safe?
It’s one of the great kitchen debates: gas vs electric. While cooking on an electric stove is more automated, many would argue that gas is more energy efficient. In recent years, gas appliances have had a resurgence in popularity here in the Greater Sacramento area and beyond. However, along with all the fanfare, how safe is…
Read MoreCan Your Plumber Lower Your Home Insurance Rates in the Greater Sacramento Area?
American homeowners spend overSearch $400 billion every year on DIY projects involving repairs and renovations. Some renovations require professional engineers, interior designers, and landscapers. However, almost every project in a home renovation requires a plumber or an electrician, especially the bathroom, kitchen, and backyard. If you are looking to hire a plumber to help you with some…
Read More