Plumbing
What 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 MoreHow Can Hydro Jetting Save You from Costly Sewer Repairs?
Sewer line problems can be like a homeowner’s nightmare—messy, stressful, and expensive. Grease, food, hair, and dirt build up over time if left alone, causing blockages that can cause backups, bad smells, and even pipe damage. Fixing broken pipes can be expensive and messy, but there is a simple way to keep your drains clear:…
Read MoreHow Do You Safely Unclog a Garbage Disposal?
A garbage disposal is a very important item in the kitchen sink as it grinds the unwanted items in the sink, but cleaning clogged garbage disposal is a very hard and unsafe job. A garbage disposal can get clogged because of excessive grease or food getting stuck in the blades. Either way, it is unsafe…
Read MoreHow Do You Properly Maintain a Sump Pump to Prevent Basement Flooding?
A sump pump keeps your basement dry by pushing out water before it floods your home. But like any machine, it needs care to work well. If you ignore it, it might fail when you need it most and wake up in a flooded basement. That is a big, messy problem! Good news—it is easy…
Read MoreWhat is a Zoned Cooling System
Many people have homes where they need some rooms cooler (or warmer) than others. A zoned cooling system helps them to set individual rooms to the proper temperature, without taxing their HVAC systems. With a zoned system, all rooms of your house could maintain the perfect temperature for the people who use it most. Why…
Read MoreA Short History of Indoor Plumbing
When faced with something that saves time or labor, or otherwise does something useful, people will often tell you it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread. We’ve always preferred “the best thing since indoor plumbing,” partly because we can slice our own bread, and partly because we’d rather not trudge outdoors every time nature calls.…
Read MoreA Quick Guide to Humidifiers
Waking up parched? Suffering from dry mouth? Noticing you sound like Colleen Dewhurst first thing in the morning? Noticing you get sick easier than you used to? Before you call the doctor, make sure the culprit isn’t the dry air in your home. WebMD notes that dry air indoors, especially in the winter time, can…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Water Pressure Loss in Your Shower
A hot shower is one of life’s simple pleasures. It’s not just a way to get yourself squeaky clean, after all. It’s a way to wash away the day’s stress and frustration, and a time to relax and clear your head. Well, until someone flushes the toilet and that lovely jet of water slows to…
Read MoreA Quick Guide to Space Heater Safety
The National Fire Protection Association states that space heaters account for 40% of home heating fires… and 84% of home heating fire fatalities. If you use a space heater or are considering buying one, there are a few things Ace Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning would like you to know for your safety. Choosing the…
Read MorePreventing Burst Pipes and Flooding
It’s enough to strike fear into the heart of any homeowner: you come home to water damage and destroyed valuables because of a burst pipe. It’s not something that happens often, and luckily for you, Ace Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning has some steps you can take to keep it from happening to you. An…
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