Archive for January 2018
How to Get Healthier Air from Your Heater | R. A. Styron | Heating Specialists
Every forced-air heating system, like a furnace, has a filter (or it should). When you run your heater, it first sucks in air from around the home and then heats it before blowing air back out to the rooms. Any dust or debris in the air could get sucked in and forced out with it,…
Read MoreThe Top 6 Things You should NEVER Put Down your Drain | R. A. Styron | Plumbing Specialists | Chesapeake VA
The Top 6 Things You should NEVER Put Down your Drain We get calls so often from customers with stopped by drain lines. More often than not, this problem is caused by people putting things down their drains that should not be there. Even with a garbage disposal installed in your kitchen sink, you should…
Read MoreWhy You Should NEVER Cover Your Air Vents | R A Styron | Chesapeake | Heating Specialists
Most homeowners think covering or closing air vents is a great way to redirect air to other rooms in your home. This is the most common idea people have when trying to save energy with their HVAC system, but there are a number of reasons you actually shouldn’t cover your air vents. Why You Shouldn’t…
Read MoreOperating your Heat Pump During Winter Months | R. A. Styron | Chesapeake Heating Specialists
Nine Things You Should Know When Operating Your HP During Winter Months Heat pumps can be a great option for any homeowner, pretty much anywhere! They are the most cost-effective option (when compared to other electric heating methods that create original heat), and they can be a great way to optimize your year-round heating…
Read MoreStrange Plumbing Noises and Their Causes | R. A. Styron | Chesapeake VA
Did you hear that? What was that noise? Plumbing problems may not always be seen, but often times they can be heard. When your pipes begin to make strange noises, sometimes it’s a clue that it’s time to call a professional. Woosh: A whooshing sound in your shower could mean a buildup of minerals has…
Read MoreTips on Clearing a Clogged Drain | R. A. Styron | Hampton Roads | Plumbing Specialists
A lot of stuff makes its way down the drains in your home. Bits of food in the kitchen sink and hairs in the bathroom, all combine with soap and can clog your drains. We often hear about customers attempting to clear a clog with those drain cleaning solutions. These solutions are caustic and eventually cause pipe…
Read MoreHeat Pump Vs. Gas Furnace | R. A. Styron | Chesapeake VA | Heating Specialists
In the Hampton Roads areas most residents have either a Gas Furnace or Heat Pump in their home. We are often asked which one is better to heat your home. While there is no real right or wrong, we can break down the basic functions of both to help you decide. How heat is generated-…
Read MoreWhat to do in a power outage. | R. A. Styron | Heating Specialists | Virginia Beach Va
Winter storms can knock power out to homes in many ways, from snow build up on trees and power lines to gusty winds. During our recent blizzard of 2018 many Hampton Roads residents experienced lengthy power outages. Although many Hampton Roads residents use gas systems to heat their home, those systems still use electricity to…
Read MoreLooking to save some cash? | R. A. Styron Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing
The New Year is here and with that comes all sorts of New Years Resolutions. Rather you decide to make saving money yours or not, lowering your utility bill costs is always a great way to ring in the New Year. Ready to start saving? Here are a few HVAC and plumbing related money saving…
Read MoreWhat to do during a plumbing emergency | R. A. Styron | Plumbing Specialist
The worst part about a plumbing emergency is that you’ll never know when it’s going to rear its ugly head. Sometimes the warning signs are a lot more subtle than you’d expect, and before you know it, you’re standing in a foot of water not knowing what to do. When it’s your turn to experience…
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