Flooding can be a real threat to any home, especially here in the Central Valley. Flooding can lead to substantial damage to your home and can end up destroying your belongings and property. It is important that homeowners take precautions against floods to reduce the risk of serious damage and expensive repair bills. We know better than anyone that cleaning up after a flood can be a nightmare, and many people are left replacing costly appliances and suffering from the loss of sentimental possessions.
Thankfully, there is something that you can do to reduce the risks associated with flooding. Installing a sump pump is a great way to protect your home and property from flood damage. Keep reading to learn more about sump pump installation in your area.
Without regular drain cleaning and maintenance, your pipes can become susceptible to blockages, which often go unnoticed. Your plumbing system is pretty intricate and hard to reach, as the majority of it is hidden behind walls or underneath floors. This makes it quite impossible for you to rid your pipes of blockages on your own. Calling in a professional plumber is the best way to ensure your plumbing system is free from clogs and leaks.
Many homeowners don’t often think about their plumbing systems. That is, until disaster strikes. Most plumbing issues go unnoticed simply because our plumbing systems are hidden from us. Pipes are tucked away behind walls and underneath the floors. Although some issues are obvious, like a clogged drain in the bathroom or a backed-up toilet, many others are not. These problems require a professional 
We are moving into the holiday season, and that means a few different things. Hosting family and spending some quality time with them and friends, for one. It also means thinking about your goals for the next year, though. Here’s a tip from the plumbers on our team. Don’t leave your plumbing system out of your New Year’s resolutions! It sounds funny, but chances are you’ve been overlooking your plumbing system a bit. This is a great time to shift focus to a system that you depend upon each and every day.
The holidays are just around the corner, and you probably have plenty to think about in terms of travel, family, and the planning that goes along with it all. Don’t let your heater’s maintenance needs go overlooked as you put your attention elsewhere, though. You need to schedule annual heating maintenance with a professional 
Your drains are probably pretty low on the list of home appliances that you think about on a regular basis. After all, they don’t really do anything that demands notice. Until they stop working, of course. If you want to keep your drains in proper condition, though, you probably want to resolve any issues with them before it gets that far. The best way to resolve most issues with drain pipes is professional drain cleaning. So, use the following list to help you determine when it’s time to schedule your next drain cleaning appointment. 
Air conditioning maintenance is typically conducted during spring, so if you’re thinking about doing it now you’re just a little bit late to the party. However, that doesn’t mean you should skip it! There are still plenty of reasons to schedule air conditioning maintenance services, even this late in the season. Read on to find out more about why it’s a good idea to schedule air conditioning maintenance, if you haven’t already. 
You need to keep your water heater in good condition if you want to get the most out of it. Water heaters are placed under a lot of strain over years of use, and yours needs you to help it cope with the wear. Otherwise, you may find yourself replacing the system a number of years earlier. If you want to make sure that your water heater lives a long and healthy life, follow the tips below. 
Considering the record heat waves, fires, and general unpleasantness associated with high temperatures we’ve all had to deal with this summer, it may seem a little weird to talk about heating systems right now. Still, summer is coming to an end pretty soon. You need to make sure that your home’s heating situation is all set up now, so you don’t have to scramble to get it taken care of closer to the start of the season.
Hard water is a funny thing. It’s no real threat to your health (aside from making your bathtub or shower really slippery) but it can do a real number on your plumbing system. Unfortunately, we happen to live in an area with very hard water indeed. If you know that your home has a hard water problem, but you’re not sure exactly how much of a “problem” it is, then keep reading. Today, we’re going to focus on just one of the many parts of your home that can suffer due to hard water exposure: your water heater. 
