The last thing you want to return home to after a vacation is an issue with your plumbing. Water damage is not only expensive, it can be tricky to repair due to mold, rot, and other issues. So before you pack up the camper and head out on your summer adventure, make sure you take the time to prep your plumbing. On this week’s episode of “You Got This!” Andrew discusses several easy and thoughtful […]
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Summer is on the way, and the last thing you want to deal with is a malfunctioning air conditioner. Especially in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The best way to prevent the need to schedule an air conditioning repair call is to maintain your HVAC system. This week, DeeDee Vierra, Director of Operations for HVAC at ABT Plumbing, Electric, Heat & Air joins us to discuss what you can do to prolong the life of your
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Living in California, and perhaps more specifically the Sierra Nevada Foothills, means that we have long fire seasons and in addition to “go-bags” for possible evacuations, there are steps you can take to mitigate potential fire risk to your property. Visit www.MyNevadaCounty.com to get a copy of this season’s Fire Guide. It’s full of safety tips and things you can do to be prepared ahead of time. This week, Andrew reviews some of those important
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One of the most common remodel jobs when purchasing a new home, or even wanting to give your home an upgrade … is the bathroom. While the 80s produced many cool things, bathroom motif was arguably, not one of them. Lots of homes have dated tubs, tile, or color schemes that may make it difficult to appreciate the functionality or style of the home itself. This week, Andrew discusses a handful of things you can
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Every home has a water heater, and you can expect yours has a shelf-life. Depending on the size and the brand, and how you take care of it, you can expect maintenance to extend the life of your water heater. On this week’s episode, Andrew discusses: We have to wait forever for hot water at our kitchen sink. Should I install another water heater under the sink? I can’t fill my Jacuzzi bathtub with hot
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If your home has a septic system, you want to focus on maintenance, rather than repair…because those septic system repairs can be outrageously expensive. Some things you can do to care for your septic system include: Inspect and Pump Frequently Use Water Efficiently Properly Dispose of Waste Maintain Your Drain Field On this week’s episode of You Got This! Andrew explains why using high efficiency shower heads and toilets can prevent you from causing chaos
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