When to Choose Flexible Plumbing Lines

May 8th, 2023
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We’ve all seen flexible plumbing lines. They’re those cool looking pipes with an almost woven aesthetic to them. You can bend them into place and they don’t leak. No, it’s not magic, it’s twisted steel that forms together into a pipe that can be placed in any position!

However, flexible plumbing lines should not be used for everything. They’re a niche product and they have very specific uses that can make them handy in a pinch. But they’re not supposed to replace every pipe in your home, or you might end up in an over-engineered nightmare.

So, as your local team of expert plumbers, we’ll let you in on some of the industry pros and cons of using these kinds of pipes. They’re a handy tool for plumbing service in Turlock, CA, but they’re not a one-size fits all solution!

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The DeHart Guide to “Short Cycling”

April 24th, 2023

You’ve turned your air conditioner on for the first couple of times this season and you’ve noticed something peculiar–it’s running in shorter cycles than it used to. At first, this might just feel like a fluke, perhaps you’re just not measuring the time accurately since you’re busy. Or, maybe your air conditioner just doesn’t need to work as hard this year as opposed to last year. But these are usually justifications for ignoring a pretty serious problem that’s taking place.

This is what we call in the industry short cycling and it’s a devastating problem, both with how hard it can be to notice, and how bad it is for the AC. It’s not just a problem in and of itself, it’s a symptom of some other problems. A professional will be able to tell you all about this when you schedule AC repair in Modesto, CA. And trust us, if your air conditioner is short cycling this spring, then you definitely need professional repairs.

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Why You Don’t Want to Do Repiping Yourself

April 10th, 2023

When it comes to plumbing, we’d recommend a lot of things for homeowners to do. For instance, every home should have a plunger and a drain snake. These are widely available at hardware and grocery stores and they’re fairly easy to use without breaking or disrupting anything. We’ll even show you how to use your plunger if you need help!

However, then there are other plumbing jobs like repiping that we’d insist a professional perform. This is because there’s a lot more at stake, more tools required, and the understanding of a plumbing system is a necessary part of it. Master and Journeyman plumbers are trained in this field for a reason, and when you need a pipe replaced or a whole plumbing system repiped, a plumber is going to know exactly how to do that.

Let’s focus today on why some jobs absolutely require a professional plumber in Modesto, CA, and why others might not.

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Love Modesto 2023 Announcement

April 5th, 2023

Get ready to nominate a family that deserves a whole home makeover! This spring, we’re partnering with Love Modesto to give the gift of comfort to a family that deserves it. Anyone can nominate a family who is in need of a new HVAC system by clicking this link.

With our team, it’s all about the love! We’re major proponents of helping our community, and we’re so excited to bring an amazing heating and cooling system to someone who could definitely use it. We’re also accepting volunteers to help us clean and prepare for the system installation! From regular housekeeping to gardening, this is going to be a large family-friendly project that can include everyone, from neighbors to strangers.

Once a nominee has been chosen, Love Modesto will begin at 7:00 AM on April 29th, at the corner of I & 10th Street (in front of the Gallo Center). There will be a pancake breakfast, free refreshments, giveaways, kids’ activities, and more! This is where volunteers can meet before the project gets underway and we’d love to see friends, neighbors, and customers show up to say hello and participate. Any additional information can be found here.

We love Modesto, and it’s that time of year to give back to the community we care so much about. See you soon!

For any HVAC services or information, make sure you contact the professionals DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc. 

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End of Winter Furnace Check In

March 27th, 2023

Hello! We hope you’re enjoying the first budding signs of spring as you get ready to spend some more time outdoors. Heck, we’d imagine everyone taking their sports uniforms, hiking gear, and bathing suits out of storage gleefully. While we don’t see harsh winters like our northern neighbors, it’s still a welcome sight to see the signs of spring and the warmth return to us.

However, just like an old friend who has worn out his welcome, we urge you not to forget about your furnace. It’s been there, reliably chugging along and keeping your home warm, even if you’ve been thinking of better and warmer days ahead. A furnace, for whatever faults it might have, is vital to your home comfort, which is why we think it deserves the attention before the chilly days are up.

So, let’s do a final inspection and see if you need furnace service in Tracy, CA!

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Our Spring Plumbing Checklist

March 13th, 2023

A lot happens during spring. Some people start getting ready to garden, others get started with large home projects that they hope to finish by fall. But sometimes, homeowners just want to stay up to date and keep things from falling apart. Regardless of where you are on that spectrum, this blog is definitely for you.

Your plumbing system has been working hard throughout the chillier months of the year. While pipes might not be frozen like they would be in some northern locations, they still could be leaking or corroding right below your very feet this second. The nice part about this is that you can usually tell when a problem is occurring, and our team is available for plumbing service in Tracy, CA if it’s needed.

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Is My Heating System Broken?

February 27th, 2023

This might sound like quite the no-brainer to a lot of our customers. A broken heating system is obvious because it will just stop working altogether, right? Well, not exactly.

Sometimes a broken heater will continue to work but it won’t work properly. Other times, a broken heater will work correctly in a few ways but incorrectly in others. This can eventually lead to a breakdown, but by then it’s too late. Detecting when your system is malfunctioning is something that should be done early on, and if you’re in the business of limiting expenses, then you’ll want to read this blog.

We’re going to discuss why heater repair in Stockton, CA might not be as easy to detect as most people realize. Then we’ll discuss where your heating system fits into all of this. Hopefully by the end of this blog you’ll know what a malfunctioning heating system looks and sounds like.

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What to Do When You’re Without Water

February 13th, 2023

Did you wake up to find out the hard way that your home has a plumbing problem? Perhaps there’s a major leak that needs to be fixed, or an issue in the main water line outside of your home. Either way, as you sit there wishing you had clean water for that first cup of coffee, it’s never a good situation to be in. We understand, which is why we’re going to try and help.

When dealing with a big leak, sometimes the best thing to do can be to shut off your home’s access to water. This will alleviate any further damage and buy you time for a professional to arrive. But what do you do from that point on? There’s no rulebook on plumbing repair in Stockton, CA, especially from a homeowner’s standpoint, so what are you supposed to do?

Well, here are a few tips on how to do some necessary things when you’re without water.

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Your Heater Is Not the Money Sink It Seems Like

January 30th, 2023

Every once in a while we see a homeowner who has spent thousands of dollars on their heating system to the point where it’s a constant, painful headache. The system works just enough to keep the house in the moderate 50s, while the bills are through the roof. It’s practically untenable.

Well, we have some good news and some bad news. We’ll start with the bad news–all of that money you spent on getting your heating system examined by different professionals might not have yielded the results you wanted. But the good news is that your problem is likely with your home insulation.

Insulation is the way we keep our heat inside instead of letting it waft outdoors where we can’t feel it. A home with little insulation will feel cold and drafty and the heater will work double time to keep it warm. Here are some ways to tell if you need insulation services in Modesto, CA.

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Replace Your Old Pipes With Better Materials

January 16th, 2023

Year after year, plumbers work hard to make sure that the solutions they provide for their customers are affordable and long-lasting. If you’ve ever been frustrated with the vast array of plumbing materials that you might see in a house, there are a lot of reasons that plumbers use what they do.

In reality, it’s always a good idea to stay updated on what plumbing materials are best used for certain tasks, and which ones are outdated and need to be replaced. Only a licensed, professional plumber should be the authority on this matter. And lucky for you, that’s who we are!

So, think of this as your yearly PSA for your plumbing system. If you’ve still got some of the old and outdated plumbing materials listed below, then we think it would be a good idea to get them replaced. That’s a plumbing service in Modesto, CA we can handle.

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