A Hard Freeze is ‘a Comin.

If you have lived in the Northeast Washington or Western Idaho for more than a couple of winters you know what a toll the freezing weather takes on your body, your vehicle, and even your home.  When winter hits with full force you will face the real possibility of frozen pipes in your Washington or Idaho castle.

Here are some initial steps you can take to prevent freezing pipes –

1.  Crank up the heat up in your home.

2.  Open cabinet doors throughout the house so warm air can reach pipes below the sinks.

3.  Always check around and disconnect garden hoses from outdoor faucets.

4.  Keep your garage door closed whenever possible.

These are some basic steps to avoid frozen pipes, but when it becomes a chronic situation that you can no longer tolerate please call on the expertise of A River City Plumbing.  Here are the phone numbers to remember (208) 659-6565 in Coeur D’alene or the number in the Spokane area is (509) 954-6567.

That Good Old Reliable Water Heater.

In most cases it stands all by itself in the garage (maybe next to a box of grandma’s old photos) out of our daily attention even though we pass by it every day.  Your water heater may well be the most efficient appliance that you have in your entire home.  Just when does it need a little extra TLC?

Manufacturers recommend that you flush your water heater every year.  So, what is a flush?  A service technician attaches a hose to your tank, empties it into an approved drain, then fills the water back up.  During the process, they clear out sediment and other buildup that occurs inside the tank and they provide a clean and clear surface for heating water.

There are a few other incidentals that they will attend to when flushing your water heater.  Suffice to say, that if you have this done annually your water heater should last longer.  In Eastern Washington and Northwest Idaho just call A River City Plumbing at (208) 659-6565 in Coeur D’alene or that number in the Spokane area is (509) 954-6567.

Veterans Day Ceremony: Honoring Those Who Served

Veterans Day Ceremony: Honoring Those Who Served

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The Spokane VA Medical Center is pleased to join the leadership and members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 51 for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on Monday, November 11th beginning at 10:00am. Doors open at 9:00am.