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DIY Furnace Maintenance Tips to Extend Its Lifespan
Is your furnace ready to face another chilly season? If you need to think for a while before answering, maybe youโre ignoring its maintenance for too long.ย Did you know that just like any other appliance, your furnace requires attention to operate efficiently and last longer? Neglecting furnace care can lead to breakdowns, higher energy…
Read MorePreparing Your Boiler for Winter: Essential Tips
A boiler breakdown on a cold, chilling winter day could be the worst and last thing you would like to deal with. If youโre feeling a bit stressed just by reading that, imagine how it would feel without a boiler when you need it the most in those chilly evenings after a long day! Thatโs…
Read MoreAC Replacement vs. Repair: How to Make the Right Decision
Once your AC starts acting up, the first question that comes to your mind is: โShould I repair it, or is it time for a new one?โ We understand your dilemma! In Sacramento, summer can be really scorching, and dealing with an AC failure at a temperature over 100ยฐF could be too frustrating for anyone.…
Read MoreTop 5 Ways to Improve Your Air Conditionerโs Efficiency This Summer
In Sacramento, where summer temperatures often reach above 100ยฐF, air conditioners can turn into one of the biggest contributors to your electricity bill. As of 2024, summer electricity use per person in U.S. homes has nearly doubled compared to the early 1970s or 80s. Can you imagine how much more energy we now invest in…
Read MoreCommon Plumbing Problems in Sacramento Homes
Living in Sacramento has its perks, from great weather to vibrant neighborhoods and charming older homes. But with charm often comes the plumbing headaches. Most homeowners in Sacramento report problems associated with the plumbing systems, like pipe bursts or faucet leaks. If identified at the early stages, plumbing issues can be easily fixed. However, if…
Read MoreWhat Steps Can You Take to Prevent Pipes from Freezing in Winter?
Winter can be tough on pipes. When temperatures drop, water inside pipes can freeze. This makes the pipes expand, which can cause them to burst. A broken pipe can flood your home and cost a lot to fix. Frozen pipes are a costly and frustrating issue many homeowners face during the winter months. But do…
Read MoreSigns of a Sewer Line Issue
You probably donโt give your sewer lines a second thought. Even people who are vigilant about other parts of their home plumbing โ like drains, pipes, and fixtures โ donโt worry about sewers until something has gone visibly, and often terribly, wrong. However, like the rest of your home, your sewer lines will often warn…
Read MoreWhy You Should Stop Hand-Washing Dishes
Do you prefer hand-washing your dishes over utilizing your dishwasher? ย In short? Donโt. Ace Plumbing spells out the reasons to use your dishwasher, or to have one installed if you havenโt already got one. Should You Hand-Wash Anything? Letโs get one thing out of the way first: some things should be hand-washed. Wooden bowls…
Read MoreWhat Makes Water Smell?
In a pure state, water has no smell and no taste. However, house water does generally have a small amount of taste due to the presence of natural minerals and other additives. In some cases, these added minerals or additives can cause water to have an odor. Though a small amount of odor in tap…
Read MoreGetting to Know Your Home Water Supply
Your plumbing system is designed to be so effective and efficient that you do not need to think about it most of the time. However, here are a few facts you need on hand about the way your home uses water, and what you can do to protect your access. How Does Water Get to…
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