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If you live in a pre-war colonial in North Stamford, a 1920s Tudor in Westover, or a mid-century split in Springdale, you already know older homes have character you can’t buy at the store. Thick trim, real wood, quirky layouts—and behind those walls, a plumbing system that’s probably seen a few eras come and go. That history is part of the charm… and part of the maintenance.

You know that little plink… plink… plink at 2 a.m.? It’s easy to shrug off. Life is busy, the sink still “works,” and a slow drip doesn’t feel like an emergency. But here’s the truth most homeowners learn the hard way: a dripping faucet is one of the cheapest fixes in plumbing—and one of the most expensive problems to ignore.

You ever step into the shower on a cold morning, expecting that steamy warmth—and instead get hit with freezing water that feels like a slap in the face? Yeah, it’s a rough way to start the day. We’ve all been there, and let me tell you—it’s usually a sign that your water heater is trying to tell you something.

There’s something about that first cold snap in Stamford that hits different. One day it’s hoodie weather, and the next thing you know, your windshield’s iced over and you’re wondering if the pipes in the garage are going to make it through the night.

If you’ve lived in Stamford for more than one winter, you already know—we get cold. And not the "wear-an-extra-sweater" kind of cold. We're talking bitter, wind-slaps-you-in-the-face kind of cold. It sneaks up fast, and when it does, your plumbing better be ready.

There’s something comforting about having a go-to person for things around the house. The kind of professional you don’t hesitate to call when your faucet suddenly won’t stop dripping, or your water heater decides to quit on the coldest day of the year.

There’s nothing like walking into the kitchen for your morning coffee and getting hit with that smell. You know the one. Not quite garbage, not quite sewer—but definitely not what you want hanging in the air when you’re just trying to start your day.

We all know the feeling — opening a water bill that hits harder than your car payment. Whether you're trying to rein in your summer water budget or just doing your best to keep a thirsty lawn alive, those monthly numbers creep up fast.

When you think about home maintenance, chances are your brain jumps to the obvious stuff —cleaning out the gutters, patching a bit of paint, maybe even climbing onto the roof and wondering if your shingles are going to hold up another winter.

These are just a few signs you shouldn’t ignore—and when it’s time to get MACA Plumbing involved before things get worse Owning a home...

THE MAIN WARNING SIGNS Where do you even begin when it comes to emergency plumbing? How do you know you need service, and what should you...

Insider Analysis from MACA Plumbing, A Sacramento Area Staple When you wake up in the morning to a cold shower, your water heater may be...

To be honest, most of us do not think much about our water heaters. Temperature control through thermostats is relatively simple: adjust...