New HVAC systems don’t come cheap. According to This Old House, the average furnace should last between 15 to 25 years and the average air conditioning unit between 10 and 15 years. The Ace Plumbing team has seen many units need expensive repairs — or replacements costing thousands of dollars — far before then due to neglect. How can you … Read More
Sizing a New Heating System
Winter in Sacramento isn’t as harsh as it is in Denver, Chicago, or Syracuse. Of course, that’s cold comfort if it’s a freezing January night and your teeth are chattering because your old heating system isn’t up to the task. If you decide it’s time for a new heating system, you should know how to size the system correctly in … Read More
Should I Repair or Replace a Sprinkler System?
No plumbing system is meant to last forever, but installing a new one may be more expensive than repairs. Although fixing a sprinkling system is certainly possible in most cases, there are certain points where you start to throw good money after bad in keeping a difficult sprinkler system going. Here’s how to decide if you should repair your sprinkling … Read More