You may have heard your neighbors talking about this year’s AC refrigerant phase-out. The U.S. Clean Air Act of 2010 mandated that R-22 refrigerant—a known threat to the earth’s ozone layer—stop being manufactured or imported by 2020. This means that all the R-22 that currently exists in the United States is all that’s left. But, […] The post Here’s everything you need to know about AC refrigerant appeared first on ABC Cooling, Heating & Plumbing ..read more

Okay, let’s be honest: your sewer line is probably one of those things in your home that you don’t really think much about… until something goes wrong. But, what does something going “wrong” even entail with a sewer line? What do you even look for? In this blog post, we’ll break down both the causes […] The post Sewer line issues: Here are the signs of a cracked or clogged line appeared first on ABC Cooling, Heating & Plumbing ..read more

During this time of uncertainty and mandatory business closures due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we are still providing essential HVAC and plumbing services here in Hayward and the East Bay. This includes our emergency clog clearing and drain cleaning service. If your home has a clogged drain, our team is here to help. The team […] The post For emergency clog clearing in Hayward, call our plumbers appeared first on ABC Cooling, Heating & Plumbing ..read more

The outbreak of COVID-19 in Hayward, the Bay Area, and the state of California has impacted everyone. As of this blog being published, experts remain unsure of what path the outbreak will take, and local, county, and state emergency orders remain in place. At ABC Cooling, Heating & Plumbing, we are taking precautionary safety measures […] The post We’re taking steps to protect you and your home during the COVID-19 outbreak appeared first on ABC Cooling, Heating & Plumbing ..read more

Whether you are building a new house or replacing a broken or outdated water heater in your current home, you may be considering installing a tankless water heater. This type of water heater doesn’t constantly maintain a large reservoir of water at a high temperature. Instead, a tankless water heater only switches on as necessary: […] The post Are tankless water heaters energy-efficient? appeared first on ABC Cooling, Heating & Plumbing ..read more

Your home’s HVAC system is one of the most important parts of the infrastructure: a good furnace provides warmth in the winter, and your air conditioner keeps your house cool in the summer. However, the air ducts in your home are essential parts of the HVAC system, as well. Without a properly functioning system of […] The post Here are the benefits of hiring a professional for air duct cleaning appeared first on ABC Cooling, Heating & Plumbing ..read more

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Your storm drains play a critical role in protecting your roof, your home, and your property. When it rains here in the Bay Area, your roof drains—also known as “gutters” or “downspouts”—safely carry the water off of the roof structure and down to the ground, where it goes into a storm drain that carries the […] The post Plumbing 101: 4 Common Reasons the Storm Drains Becomes Clogged appeared first on ABC Cooling, Heating & Plumbing ..read more

There’s nothing quite as annoying as an unexpected, high utility bill. It’s why most homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes more efficient. You can cut your winter heating costs by both improving the efficiency of your HVAC systems and your home. In this article, we’ll review the 5 best ways you can […] The post 5 ways to cut your winter heating costs and save money appeared first on ABC Cooling, Heating & Plumbing ..read more

As every homeowner here in the Bay Area now knows after years of drought and intense fire seasons, water is our most precious commodity. It can never be taken for granted. It’s the duty of every homeowner here in Hayward and beyond to take steps to make their home more water-efficient and conserve water. In […] The post Here are the 5 best ways to conserve water in the home appeared first on ABC Cooling, Heating & Plumbing ..read more