Fall Plumbing Tasks Before the First Frost
Don’t Wait for the First Hard Freeze: Is Your North Bay Home’s Plumbing Ready for Winter? The North Bay doesn’t see harsh winters, but that doesn’t mean your plumbing is safe once temperatures dip. From Santa Rosa to Calistoga to the hills around Sonoma, overnight lows can drop well below freezing during late fall and […]
Programmable Thermostat Tips
Programmable Thermostat Tips for North Bay Homeowners Most of us set a thermostat once, sometime around the week we moved in, and then never really touch it again except to override it when a room feels off. That’s understandable. Programming one has never exactly been the highlight of anyone’s Saturday. Here’s the thing though. In […]
Triple Play: HVAC, Plumbing, and Heating Check
The Triple Play: Why Checking Your Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing Together Just Makes Sense Here’s something most North Bay homeowners have experienced at least once. The AC quits during the first real heat wave in July. Then the furnace acts up on the first genuinely cold night in November. And somewhere in between, a water […]
Top Signs Your Water Heater Needs Replacement Before Winter
Don’t Wait Until Winter: Top Signs Your Water Heater Needs Replacement Now The North Bay has a way of sneaking up on homeowners when it comes to winter. Temperatures drop across Santa Rosa, Petaluma, and the surrounding Sonoma, Napa, and Marin County communities, and suddenly that aging water heater is working harder than it has […]
Vacation Prep: Plumbing Checklist
Don’t Leave Home Without Doing This: Your Vacation Plumbing Checklist for Santa Rosa Homeowners Summer is right around the corner in the North Bay, and for many Santa Rosa homeowners, that means road trips, wine country getaways, and long-overdue family vacations! But, before you lock up and head out, there’s one thing too many people […]
Preventative Drain Clearing Before Summer Parties
Hosting This Summer in Santa Rosa? Get Your Drains Cleared Before Guests Arrive! In Santa Rosa, the arrival of warmer weather means more backyard barbecues, pool parties, and festive gatherings. But while you’re prepping menus and guest lists, your home’s plumbing may be hiding a party-crashing problem: clogged or slow-moving drains. With more guests comes […]
Maintenance Education – Annual Drain Camera Inspection
Quit Ignoring What’s Hiding in Your Pipes: Why North Bay Homeowners Need an Annual Drain Camera Inspection Most homeowners in the Santa Rosa area don’t think about their drains until something goes wrong. And by “something goes wrong,” we mean water backing up into the tub, an unexplained smell that won’t quit, or the one […]