DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc. Blog: Archive for August, 2021

How Do Duct Leaks Start in the First Place?

Monday, August 23rd, 2021

Our top concern with our customers is helping them enjoy the best energy efficiency for their home so they can “Live Green, Save Green!” One of the major sources of energy loss in homes comes from ductwork leaks in the HVAC system, and unfortunately, this is a problem that’s easy to escape homeowners’ notice for a long time.

We’ve previously written about how you can detect duct leakage in your home, and in this post, we’ll address another question about this problem: Why do duct leaks start in the first place?

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DeHart Is Celebrating 75 Years Serving Northern California!

Friday, August 20th, 2021

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DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc. is proud to have served customers throughout Modesto, CA and the surrounding communities for 75 years.

From our humble beginnings in 1946, we’ve grown to be a customer-centric HVAC and plumbing company with the following core values:

We put our customers first and take pride in giving them our very best, every time.
Customer complaints, no matter how big or small, are always addressed within 24 hours by our management.
We strive to build lasting relationships with customers and our community.

We wouldn’t be here without you, our valued customers! Thank you for your business and for your trust.

For your home services needs, look no further than DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc. Contact us today!

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Could Your Water Quality Use Improvement?

Monday, August 16th, 2021

If all of your home’s water comes from a city water main, rather than a well, then you likely know that the water supply goes through a heavy treatment process before it reaches your household. The effectiveness of these water treatment facilities vary from city to city, though most of them are definitely good enough to remove the majority of harmful materials from the water. It’s important to remember though, there are a lot of miles between that water treatment plant and your home, and so a water treatment plant can’t be 100% effective at eliminating all possible contaminants.

There’s always a chance that some trace elements such as lead or mineral deposits can get into your home’s water supply. While some contaminants are definitely more unhealthy than others, nobody wants impurities in their water, period. In order to add an extra layer of protection to your home’s water supply, you may want to consider installing a water treatment system. This is especially a good idea if you notice the following symptoms:

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Are Window ACs an Energy-Efficient Option for Cooling?

Monday, August 9th, 2021

More than 75 years ago, Robert Sherman invented the window air conditioner. Most homes and buildings today have some type of air conditioning system, making it easy to overlook what a tremendous breakthrough in comfort the window AC was. At the time, central air conditioning was bulky and extremely expensive, and few homes had any type of ductwork to allow it. Thanks to the window AC, homes everywhere could enjoy summer cooling. This single invention opened up the sunbelt to a population boom.

But that was long ago. Window ACs are still here, but advances in technology have made central ACs affordable for many homes. Is there a serious choice between the two for today’s homeowner? Can window ACs compete when it comes to saving energy?

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Heed These Signs Your Home Needs Repiping

Monday, August 2nd, 2021

Just like any other component that helps provide comfort and modern conveniences to your household, your plumbing system wears down over time, with some material types aging more quickly than others. This means that at some point during your homeownership, particularly if your home is more than a few decades old, you’re likely to need pipe relining, plumbing repair, or perhaps even complete home repiping. This is a complex job. However, our professional plumbers are very familiar with the work it entails, and we’ll be able to manage it for you with ease!

Additionally, you will benefit in many ways from whole-house repiping. First of all, you won’t need to worry about any sudden plumbing leaks or repair needs for years. Of course, the inevitable plumbing problem doesn’t seem so inevitable if you haven’t experienced one yet, right? And we absolutely understand any hesitance in investing in a large plumbing project.

But managing your repiping needs as soon as you can will help you avoid many potential issues, such as higher water bills, potential property damage from leaks, and more. But how do you know if you need repiping? We’ve provided some guidance on that question below.