The Discovered People.

Did you ever think about the origin of the town of Coeur d’Alene? It is fascinating, really! First of all, they are one of five recognized tribes in the state of Idaho. The Coeur d'Alene people have control of their Coeur d'Alene Reservation, which includes a significant portion of the lake named after them.

Historically the Coeur d'Alene occupied a territory of approximately 3.5 million acres in present-day Northern Idaho and into Eastern Washington. Fur traders from French Canada in the late 18th and early 19th century referred to the natives reverently as “the heart of an awl” showing great respect for their fortitude!

Today as we approach 2021 and await census results, Coeur d’Alene and the neighbors nearby in Spokane, Washington have an aggregate city population of well over a quarter million residents. When those people need plumbing repair, they simply Google arivercityplumbingservice.com and call the proper number. Happy holidays from A River City Plumbing.

All Plumbing Jobs Large and Small.

When a plumbing company is founded a decision must be made. What kind of a plumber will you be to the communities that you serve? Will you specialize in contractor jobs and leave the household work to others? Will you try to do the best job of servicing homeowner needs? Perhaps you will try to be the best at both.

We here at A River City Plumbing serving Spokane and Coeur D’Alene as well as their surrounding areas around Washington and Idaho pride ourselves at being the best at both! We have served the needs of businesses as a plumbing contractor as well as repairing things such as water heaters, garbage disposals, sump pumps, and toilets in area homes.

That was the decision that we made at A River City Plumbing years ago…be the best plumbing company you can possibly be. You may be surprised at all of the services we regularly provide. To see them visit arivercityplumbingservice.com. We hope that you will be confident enough to call the phone number in your area.

What are the Differences between a Plumber and a Plumbing Contractor?

I am quite sure you have not stayed up nights pondering this question. Sometimes you hear the terms used interchangeably to refer to any plumbing professional, so it can get a bit confusing. The first question you may ask is what can a traditional plumber do? Then you could probably work from there.

A plumber typically installs and repairs toilets, faucets, sinks, showers, food disposals, and water filtration systems. Now, plumbing contractors work around larger projects such as the structural aspects of a building’s plumbing. They are mostly involved with new construction, remodeling, and renovation.

How about a company that is skilled in both general plumbing and contracting, and they are right here in the Spokane and Coeur D’Alene area! For nearly any plumbing need you can always count on A River City Plumbing to serve this area with honesty and integrity. Just visit arivercityplumbingservice.com and call the appropriate phone number.

Don’t Worry, I Can Do That…Ummm, Maybe Not.

Raise your hands…how many reading this think they can install gas piping in their Coeur D’Alene or Spokane area home? It probably is NOT a DIY job! When you think of hiring a plumber you may think of people who fix sinks, toilets, and other water- and sewage-related systems, appliances, and fixtures.

Here are some reasons why you should think of a plumber when it comes to gas piping –

1.  This is an easy one…it is simply safer.

2.  Plumbers know all about pipes.

3.  They are appliance experts.

4.  And finally, it may be required by law…check it out.

Save the hassle, the angst, and the hard work and call A River City Plumbing serving the greater Spokane and Coeur D’Alene area. They know their way around all of your home’s pipes regardless of what they hook into. Call A River City Plumbing for professional piping by visiting arivercityplumbingservice.com. on the net.

Keep it Boiling.

Did you know that on average 1 in 5 boilers break each year and many of these boiler breakdowns could have been avoided by early troubleshooting? Scheduling an annual boiler service check, and subsequently putting some preventative measures in place could save you a whole lot of money in the long run!

Here are some warning signs –

 

1.  Your home’s boiler is making some new noises.

2.  Sometimes they even switch themselves off.

3.  The pressure is gradually decreasing.

4.  The hot water is not so hot anymore.

5.  The controls have simply stopped working correctly.

You can avoid most of this and other potential signs of a boiler breakdown in your Spokane or Coeur D’Alene home by calling us before really cold weather sets in. We are A River City Plumbing serving this area’s plumbing and heating needs for many years. Call the phone number that applies to your area by visiting arivercityplumbingservice.com.

Gas Piping 101.

That sounds like a good read, doesn’t it? The beginning of October means many homeowners living in and around the Spokane and Coeur D’Alene area will have to start firing up their heating systems. Natural gas is among the least expensive and most efficient ways to fuel a furnace or boiler.

Here are some of the basics of gas piping inspection –

1.  Branch lines run to individual appliances.

2.  At the appliance connection point, there usually is a sediment trap.

3.  The piping downstream of the gas meter usually is the responsibility of the homeowner.

4.  The most common gas piping is black steel.

5.  Thread seal tape is NOT recommended as a joining compound for steel gas piping.

All of this may be good to know, however installing gas piping in your Spokane or Coeur D’Alene area home is a delicate proposition and should be done by a licensed plumber! To have it done properly and guaranteed you should always call A River City Plumbing. They are on the web at arivercityplumbingservice.com. Please call the number nearest your home.

Rub a Dub Dub…It is Time for a New Tub.

No question about it, upgrading your bathtub can drastically improve your bathroom’s appearance as well as your family’s comfort. It may very well add $$$ to your Spokane or Coeur d’Alene area castle. Having said that, it goes without saying that removing an old tub and installing a new one may be a daunting task.

Here is some of what that entails –

1.  Plenty of planning

2.  Removing the drain and overflow

3.  Channel lock pliers will help disconnect the pipes below

4.  Carefully separate the tub from the wall

After all that you are still not quite half-way through the ordeal as the new tub needs to be installed. Why not call the bathtub installation professionals in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene at A River City Plumbing? They have been knee-deep in tubs for years! Just go to arivercityplumbingservice.com and call the number in your state.

The Rain is Comin’

If you have lived in the greater Spokane area for many seasons you know that October and November can be rainy ones. Statistically those of us who live in this area and around Coeur d’Alene know that any rain can bring disaster to our homes if we do not have a working, functional sump pump ready to go.

Here are some tips on how to test yours –

 

1. Unplug the power and plug it back in. If it does not turn on ASAP it may be bad.
2. Fill your sump pit with enough water to raise the float until the pump kicks on.
3. Look for a large amount of debris in your sump pump pit.

AFTER a heavy rain is NOT the time to test your home’s sump pump! Call A River City Plumbing Service if you are in any way concerned about its functionality. The River City Plumbing techs are experts in sump pump repair and replacement. Look up the phone number for your area in Washington or Idaho by going to arivercityplumbingservice.com.

The ABC’s of Hydronic Heating.

If you’re considering upgrading your home’s heater, you might be interested in hydronic heating. It is also called radiant heating…you may know it by that term. A hydronic system circulates hot water or other heated liquid through plastic piping beneath the floor, along the baseboards, or through your home’s radiators.

Here is how it works. The water in a radiant system begins by being heated inside a boiler. The water flows to a plumbing manifold, which sends the correct temperature of water to different areas of your home based on temperature readings across various thermostats. Too much to absorb in a handful of moments? Fear not…we will fill in the blanks!

If you live in Eastern Washington or Northwest Idaho around Coeur d’Alene or Spokane we would like to show you how radiant or hydronic heating may be the correct choice for your home or office. Please go to the web and search arivercityplumbingservice.com. Call us at the number that best corresponds to you. We look forward to meeting with you.

Have You the Strength and Knowledge to do this Successfully?

That is installing a new bathtub. Yeah, sounds daunting doesn’t it? Logically, installing a tub isn’t an easy do-it-yourself project because it involves working with a large, heavy object in a small space. If you have any misgivings about doing it, why not hire a plumber who has the experience to install it and the proper tools as well as the license to hook up the fixtures?

Just so you know –

1. It all begins with setting in place a ledger board that supports the edges.
2. The tub then needs to be pushed into the enclosure.
3. Coarse drywall screws are used to fasten the ledger board.
4. The shorter ledger boards then need to be fashioned to the ends of the enclosure.
5. We won’t continue with all the steps needed to hook up the plumbing.

What we will do is direct you to this website arivercityplumbingservice.com. There, you will find a couple of phone numbers to call…one on the Idaho side and one in Eastern Washington. If you live in the Spokane or Coeur d’Alene area you can count on A River City Plumbing for all your plumbing needs.