Hard water is characterized by its mineral composition. Large amounts of calcium, iron and various other substances can cause serious damage to the piping of your home through mineral buildup. If you have hard water, one of the first locations you are likely to see evidence of buildup is the toilets. Water sits in the […]
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Obviously, air conditioning provides us comfort, and we also know that keeping our AC unit up to date and clean can help save money on energy bills. There’s more to it than just these things, though—air conditioning helps regulate the environment inside your home. At Rivers Plumbing, Heating, and Air, our team of experts can
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How To Prevent Plumbing Disasters One of the worst things to experience is coming home to find that your ceilings, walls, carpets, or possessions have been damaged by water. It will often cause many hours of costly repair and may even damage personal items that are irreplaceable. Luckily, there are many steps that a Pleasanton
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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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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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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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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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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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Plumbing safety is a very important topic to have some insight on. Of course, it is always best to hire a professional for anything you are not comfortable with, but if you are trying to tackle a project on your own, here are a few basic rules to follow. What Should You Do? It is
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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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