Maybe the Most Used Appliance in your Home.

This time of year, with summer approaching, what would you say it is?  The refrigerator?  Maybe - with lots of kids running around.  The dish washer?  Possibly.  How about your ever-reliable garbage disposal?  I’ll bet yours gets a work-out in the summer with heaven knows what getting put down there.

If you see any or all of these signs it may be time to replace your garbage disposal –

1.  It clogs more than occasionally

2.  You are always pushing the reset button

3.  Food takes longer and longer to grind up

4.  It is leaking

5.  It’s making loud noises

Saying goodbye to your old garbage disposal is not that hard to do.  The quiet efficiency of a new unit is what you seek.  The right company for the job is A River City Plumbing serving the greater Spokane and Coeur D’Alene area.  They have the right phone number for you to call no matter where you live.  That’s (509) 954 6567 or (208) 659 6565.

Summer Parkways Block Party - June 20th!

Summer Parkways Block Party!

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Summer Parkways is turning 10 this year! Join friends, family and neighbors for fitness and fun at this annual summer solstice community event, Spokane's biggest block party, for our 10th anniversary.  

Keep That Jacuzzi Pumping.

It’s a great time of year to spend quality time at the end of the day relaxing in your jacuzzi or hot tub.  How long have you been blessed with this marvelous agent of stress-relief?  If it has been years, then you need to pay attention to that reliable pump that keeps the water circulating.  Your hot tub should last a dozen to 15 years hopefully without repair.

While sitting in your Jacuzzi enjoying the warmth of the water, and relaxation of the jets, have you ever wondered what is going on around you?  The heart and soul of the Jacuzzi is the powerhouse pump.  In addition to circulating the water from the jets it also filters it and keeps it heated and even adds air to the water.

The professional plumbers at A River City Plumbing know what makes your hot tub or jacuzzi keep on ticking through the years.  If you have a problem with yours in the Spokane or Coeur D’Alene area just visit arivercityplumbingservice.com on the web.  You will see one phone number for Spokane area residents and another for our Coeur D’Alene friends.     

Slower Water Pressure in your Home.

When the water pressure slows down in your household it is at least annoying.  Normally, poor water pressure is caused by clogged pipes.  However, if you’ve already replaced them or have a newer house with new pipes, try the obvious first.  Make sure the shutoff valves near the water meter are fully open.

Depending upon your particular situation, installing a water pressure booster system may be the way how to increase water pressure.  In some municipalities there is a requirement to install a reduced pressure and backflow preventer when a water pressure booster is hooked up.  Perhaps it is time to call in a licensed plumber to evaluate your system.

The professional plumbing company in Spokane and Coeur D’Alene is A River City Plumbing.  You can learn more about their many services by visiting arivercityplumbingservice.com on the web.  The next step is easy.  Just call (509) 954-6567 in Spokane or (208) 659-6565 in the Coeur D’Alene area.

Installing a Garbage Disposal.

It works cranking along day to day, week to week, month to month.  If you had an inventory of what you have put into your garbage disposal over the years you would think that you were reviewing the contents of the local landfill!  You don’t want to even think about the items that have been ground over time.  Now, it may be time for a repair or replacement.

Here are some steps that will need to be taken –

1.  Be sure that the power is completely off

2.  Disconnect its electrical cable

3.  Loosen the locking ring and remove the old disposal

4.  Unscrew the mounting ring from the underside

5.  Push out the sink flange and completely clean out the putty

There are more steps, of course, and unless you have experience in such matters you need to call A River City Plumbing before you even think about this job as being a DIY one.  A River City Plumbing has been repairing and replacing garbage disposals in S.E. Washington and N.W. Idaho for years.  Call (509) 954-6567 in Spokane or (208) 659-6565 in the Coeur D’Alene area.  

Keeping that Boiler Boiling.

Boiler problems can be expensive and, at the very least, inconvenient.  More importantly, they can also be potentially dangerous if left unaddressed.  As it pertains to boiler maintenance, it’s a good idea to keep your boiler in the best working order to avoid any problems.  You never know when an unforeseen problem is on the horizon.

Here are things to watch for that your home’s boiler needs repairing –

1.  Noises…obnoxious and increasingly loud

2.  Pooling water at the base

3.  Any unusual smell emanating from your boiler

4.  The water heats more slowly

5.  Your energy bill just keeps going up and up

Let’s allow the pros to troubleshoot your home’s boiler.  Don’t leave any margin for error…call A River City Plumbing today!  A River City Plumbing serves a wide area of Spokane WA and Coeur D’Alene ID with expert plumbing repair and replacement.  Just call (509) 954-6567 in Spokane or (208) 659-6565 in Coeur D’Alene.

Oh No, Look what Water Did!

Water can be destructive. When water meets the drywall that covers your interior walls and ceilings it can make them look unsightly.  Even worse, it can damage wallboard enough that it collapses and falls apart, which can cause huge homeowner headaches.  The important thing to do is NOT PANIC!

Here are some of the steps that need to be taken for restoration –

1.  Find the source of the leak

2.  Remove all of the water-damaged drywall

3.  Make the appropriate repairs

4.  Then prime and repaint

Better yet, hire the team at A River City Plumbing.  If you live in the Coeur D’Alene or Spokane area you may already know the plumbing prowess of A River City Plumbing.  They also do an outstanding job of cleaning up your home’s water damage.  Whenever you need them just call (509) 954-6567 in Spokane or (208) 659-6565 in Coeur D’Alene.