Marraccini Plumbing Heating and Cooling, Inc.

Marraccini Plumbing Heating and Cooling, Inc. Marraccini is a family owned and operated business serving all of Lyon County with over 30 years of Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Indoor Air experience.

02/10/2016

Plumbing Checklist for Spring

As we catch our first glimpse of Spring it is the perfect time to check for hidden leaks and drips. Prevent costly repairs and save water by doing a few simple checks in and around your home. It is also a great time to familiarize yourself with the locations of all water supply shut-off valves.

1-Check your faucets, make sure they are not dripping.

2-Check your toilets. One simple way to check is to add a bit of food color to the water tank. Let is sit for a half an hour. If you see color in your toilet bowl, then you have a leak.

3-Check and make sure your flush handle is working well. If you have to fiddle with the handle, it may be time to get new tank parts.

4-Check water supply valves underneath sinks and toilets for discoloration. Over time mineral deposits, rust and even hardened caulk can make those valves hard to turn. Rotating them every now and then will help keep them in working order.

5-Drain strainers are a great additions to your tubs and sinks. These will help keep hair, dirt and other material from clogging your drains.

6-Check the hoses on your dishwasher and washing machine. Make sure they have no leaks and are properly threaded. Cleaning your filter on your washer helps keep clogs from forming in your pipes. Take an extra minute to check your dryer vent, make sure it is clean and free of debris.

7-Check outside hose bibs (faucets). If a hose had been left attached it may have cracked or split your pipe and could have created trapped frozen water in your supply pipe.

8-Check your gutters, drains and down spouts. Make sure they are clog-free and drain well.

Finding issues early can save you money as well as save water.

01/26/2016

Prevent freezing pipes and the costly damage that goes with them.

Some pipes are more prone to freezing than others because of their location in the home.

Pipes most at risk for freezing include:
• Exposed pipes in unheated areas of the home.
• Pipes located in exterior walls.
• Any plumbing on the exterior of the home.
Preventative measures for outside

A frozen garden hose can cause more damage than a busted hose; it can actually burst an interior pipe. When the water in the hose freezes, it expands, increasing pressure throughout the whole plumbing system. As part of your regular seasonal maintenance, garden hoses should be disconnected, drained, and stored before the first hard freeze.

If you don’t have frost-proof spigots, close the interior shut-off valve leading to that faucet, open and drain the spigot, and install a faucet insulator. They cost only a couple bucks and are worth every penny. Don’t forget, outdoor kitchens need winterizing, too, to prevent damage.

Exposed interior plumbing

Exposed pipes in the basement are rarely in danger of freezing because they are in a heated portion of the home. But plumbing pipes in an unheated area, such as an attic, crawl space, and garage, are at risk of freezing.

Often, inexpensive foam pipe insulation is enough for moderately cold climates. For severe climes, opt for wrapping problem pipes with thermostatically controlled heat tape (from $50 to $200, depending on length), which will turn on at certain minimum temps.

Under-insulated walls

If pipes traveling in exterior walls have frozen in the past (tell-tale signs include water damage, mold, and moisture build-up), it’s probably because of inadequate or improperly installed insulation. It might well be worth the couple hundred dollars it costs to open up the wall and beef up the insulation.

When nothing else works, say for a northern wall in a really cold climate, the last resort is to reroute a pipe. Depending on how far the pipe needs to be moved — and how much damage is caused in the process — this preventative measure costs anywhere from $700 on up. Of course, putting the room back together is extra.

Heading south for the winter?

For folks leaving their houses for an extended period of time in winter, additional preventative measures must be taken to adequately protect the home from frozen pipes.
• Make sure the furnace is set no lower than 55 degrees.
• Shut off the main water supply and drain the system by opening all faucets and flushing the toilets.
In extreme situations (vacation home in a bitterly cold climate), Abrams recommends having a plumber come to inspect the system, drain the hot water heater, and perhaps replace the water in traps and drains with nontoxic antifreeze.

01/07/2016

Did you know that Marraccini Plumbing, Heating and Cooling cleans ducts and installs water softners? Call today to have your water tested for free. Reducing the hardness in your water is better for your skin, makes your clothes last longer and is better for your pipes. 877-463-3454

12/24/2015

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. Have a safe and warm weekend.

12/16/2015

Winter is here! We would like to thank everyone that chose us to take care of their heating needs. We are pleased to announce that we now also clean and sanitize ducts. Call us for more information. 775-463-3454

12/10/2015

Wrapping things up in Round Mountain and Tonopah today. Thank you for trusting us to serve your communities. Stay warm, Marraccini's Staff.

12/07/2015

Just a heads up! Marraccini's will be in Tonopah and Round Mountain this week. Their schedules are pretty full but if you need one of the techs to drop by give us a call. 877-463-3454 or email [email protected]

11/20/2015

Great apartment for rent. Very spacious and walking distance to downtown Yerington. Give us a call today if you are interested in taking a look. 775-463-3454 or 775-721-5009.

11/17/2015

It's nice to see some white tops on the mountains. A couple of the techs are up in Round Mountain getting furnaces fired up. It's not too late to get your furnace checked and cleaned up. Ask about our duct cleaning service. Breathe easier with fresh filters and clean ducts. Call us today 775-463-3454

11/07/2015

Firing up your furnace? Give us a call and we can get it going for you. We offer 27 point inspection including new filters and checking for gas leaks. Be safe and warm We are licensed for manufactured homes too!

11/06/2015

"Atta Boys" all around for Darrell, Steve, Kevin and Jamil! The guys put in long days this week getting peoples' furnaces up and running. A lot of happy and warm customers this week. Stay safe and warm this weekend.

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