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Spring Maintenance Tips for Your HVAC System

With spring right around the corner, it won’t be long until temperatures begin to climb. It’s important that your home’s cooling system is up to the task for summer’s scorching heat. The best way to ensure your system operates properly when you need it is to schedule regular preseason inspections of your unit and to […]

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The Impacts of Winter on Your Plumbing

As the seasons change, residents of Pleasanton, California, are fortunate enough to experience relatively mild weather. However, that doesn’t mean that winter is entirely without its challenges. On the rare occasions where the temperature is low enough to freeze, many homeowners find themselves ill-equipped to deal with the consequences, resulting in burst pipes that require

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Plumbing Tips Everyone Should Know

Whenever there is a problem with your plumbing, it is typically best to call a professional plumber to handle the issue properly, but there are certain things everyone should know about their plumbing to keep it working efficiently and troubleshoot minor problems. Never attempt to tackle major projects because you will most likely create a

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Save Your Pipes This Winter With Four Easy Steps

There are plenty of things to celebrate during the winter months, often a time for families to spend meaningful time together. However, that doesn’t mean that Pleasanton homeowners shouldn’t also invest some time into preparing their home for the cold. Though winters in Pleasanton are usually fairly mild, a single night of bad weather could

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What Temperature Should You Choose for Your Home This Fall

Fall is well underway here in temperate California, and while the area may lag behind much of the country when it comes to cooler weather, cooler days are approaching. Soon, you’ll be able to give your air conditioner a much-needed break (if you haven’t already) and transition to a more moderate approach to your home’s

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3 Tips to Keep Your Garbage Disposal in Working Condition

Nothing says summer like the smell of burgers and hot dogs on the grill. Whether you’re entertaining a group of friends or cooking up Tuesday’s dinner, barbecues are a delicious way to take advantage of the beautiful Pleasanton weather. But if you’re not careful with your waste, you’ll soon find yourself dealing with another much

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Is Your AC Failing to Keep Your Home Cool? Address These Four Issues First

With daily highs in the 80s for the summer and early fall months, this is peak air conditioner use season here in northern California. In fact, there’s little better after the long, hot, days and warm summer nights than to kick back in the relaxing comfort of your home’s air conditioning. Conversely, there are few

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How to Configure Tankless Water Heaters in a Large Home

If you’re tired of running out of hot water at the worst possible times, changing out your tank-based water heater system for a tankless model may seem like the ideal solution. However, these systems have a reputation of being ill-suited to larger homes. Yes, they provide hot water on demand, but they have somewhat limited

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