Saddleback Plumbing Heating & Air Blog: Archive for December, 2016

The Advantages of Trenchless Pipe Replacement

Tuesday, December 27th, 2016

When a plumbing pipe in your home needs to be replaced, it’s not that difficult to exhume and replace it. Some plumbing pipes, though, are less easy to remove and replace. Your water and sewer lines, two of the most important pipes in your system, connect your home to the city water and sewer mains. Though these pipes are designed to last quite a while, they will eventually need to be replaced. When that happens, it’s a good idea to make sure that you schedule trenchless pipe replacement.

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Should I Replace My Water Heater?

Monday, December 19th, 2016

Water heaters are solid systems, and can last quite a while under the right circumstances. Eventually, though, it will wear down to the point that it needs to be replaced. If you’re not sure whether or not your water heater can get you through another winter, read on to find out.

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How Boiler Kettling Harms Your System

Monday, December 12th, 2016

If your boiler makes a deep rumbling noise while it’s operating, don’t ignore it. That noise is a symptom of a problem called kettling, which is a serious threat to the system. If the problem isn’t dealt with quickly, it can cause quite a bit of damage to the boiler. Read on to find out what causes this issue, and how to deal with it.

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How to Keep Your Furnace in Good Shape This Winter

Monday, December 5th, 2016

Your furnace is going to be put under more and more strain in the coming months. As the temperature outside continues to drop and you use the system for longer hours, there’s going to be an ever-increasing possibility of something going wrong. Fortunately, you don’t have to just sit and wait for your furnace to break down.  Let’s take a look at some of the things you can do to keep your furnace in good shape this winter.

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