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ABT Was Quoted in The Union

For those who didn’t wrap their pipes, Andrew Twidwell of ABT Plumbing was on call. He said he only sees freezes this bad every five to 10 years.

“We’ve got a lot of work with broken pipes, and we’re still reeling from that,” he said. “We’re doing triage — just stopping the bleeding and getting people back online.”

His advice to keep ice plugs from developing inside pipes: Leave a faucet on, and know where the water shut-off valve is to avoid a flood if a pipe does break.

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Do It Yourself Plumbing Repair

As an Auburn, Ca homeowner the most common DIY plumbing repair problems you will run into can be categorized as clogs, drips, and/or leaks. Each category will be described below along with a number (but by no means all) of the possible causes, their level of severity, and a brief analysis of how difficult a repair job it will be to address.

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Is A Tankless Water Heater A Good Idea For My Auburn, Ca Home?

I’ve been installing and servicing tankless water heater for over 12 years. People ask me questions all the time like, is a tankless a good idea for my Grass Valley, or Auburn Ca, home, do they work for the whole house, etc. It really depends on the application. If you want to save energy, and have endless hot water they’re great. If you want to save money, it gets a little more complicated. If you have a large water heater like a 75 gallon or larger, a large family, or family that come to visit often, they will save you money.

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DIY Furnace Filter in Auburn CA

Change those furnace filters in your Auburn Ca. home: When filters become clogged with debris, they cut down on a furnace’s efficiency and, over time, can cause parts to wear out faster. A permanent air screen or electronic air filter should be cleaned according to manufacturer’s recommendations. Disposable filters should be checked periodically— monthly during winter—and cleaned or changed as needed. Pleated fabric filters are a good, inexpensive choice for reducing dust and allergens.

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