Fountain Valley Posts

High Efficiency Northwood Furnaces: Chimney Concerns

January 11th, 2012

When upgrading to a high efficiency gas furnace in Northwood, you may need to make some upgrades to your chimney. Older chimneys built for standard furnaces with normal exhaust needs are not built to the specifications…

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Space Heating vs. an Upgrade to Your Fountain Valley Heating System

December 14th, 2011

If your Fountain Valley home’s heating system isn’t really cutting it anymore, it may be time to take a step back and consider what your options are. After all, upgrading to an entirely new heating system is a big investment…

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Happy Halloween Weekend! (and Surprising Sources of Indoor Air Pollution)

October 28th, 2011

Everyone from Saddleback wishes you a happy Halloween Weekend! Have a spooky (but safe) time! Our scary warning of the day is about indoor air pollution. Indoor air pollution is a major problem for millions…

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Allergens Affected by Indoor Air Quality Systems: A Guide from Saddleback Plumbing

October 19th, 2011

Indoor air quality devices are designed to capture and remove certain allergens from the air, but what exactly is being removed and how would those allergens affect your health if left to circulate in your Irvine home?

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Alternatives to Air Conditioning in Your Fountain Valley Home

September 5th, 2011

Let’s face it – we rely pretty heavily on air conditioning to keep us comfortable during the warmest months of the summer in Fountain Valley. So, what do you do when the mercury dings 90+ and your air conditioner is either broken or you are in a place without AC? Luckily, there are alternatives.

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Warning Signs: When to Call for an Air Conditioning Service in Fountain Valley

August 17th, 2011

The last thing you want is to be without an air conditioner during the hottest days of the year, especially in Fountain Valley. Ideally you would never have to call for service to repair your air conditioning system, but just like anything else, your air conditioner will break down once in a while.

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How Do I Stop My Pipes from Knocking?

August 3rd, 2011

Tell me if this sounds familiar – you are sleeping comfortably and in the middle of the night a soft but persistent knock sounds through the pipes in your home. At first it is easy to ignore, but inevitably the sound will grow with each passing night and eventually start keeping you awake. Luckily, there are simple solutions for knocking pipes that do not require a plumber or expensive parts.

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How to Plunge a Clogged Drain

July 22nd, 2011

It is almost inevitable that you will have to deal with a plugged drain somewhere in your home at some point. This drain may be in the bathtub, a sink or a toilet. But wherever it is, a plunger is usually your best bet for getting it out. If you are going to be successful, though, you need to know how to set yourself up and use the plunger properly.

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What Are High-Efficiency Toilets?

July 15th, 2011

Everyone has a toilet in their home. In fact, you probably have more than one. And you probably do not give much thought to the type of toilet you have. After all, a toilet is a toilet, right? Well, there are actually several different types of toilets, and while they all get the basic job done, there are reasons to favor one type over another.

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