Archive for April 2018
All Homeowners Should Have These 5 Plumbing Tools | R. A Styron | Chesapeake VA
We recently posted a blog with steps homeowners should take in the event of a plumbing emergency. And then it hit me, shouldn’t homeowners have a list of items that may be beneficial during that plumbing emergency? So, I sat down with our master plumber to put together a list of the top 5 things…
Read MoreWhy is My A/C Freezing UP? | R. A. Styron | Chesapeake VA
It’s happened to most homeowners, you come home or wake up to no A/C and your air conditioning system has ice on it. Sometimes the frost can build up so badly that the whole system is a full-on block of ice. Why would a machine meant to put out cold air start to build up…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning Plumbing Tips & Maintenance | R. A. Styron | Chesapeake VA | Plumbing Specialists
While you are doing all of your yearly spring cleaning and home maintenance, why not do a quick inspection of your plumbing, as well? All too often homeowners find that they have a plumbing problem once it’s too, late leading to extremely high repair bills. There are plenty of precautions that you, as a homeowner,…
Read MoreWhy Is My A/C Blowing Warm Air? | R. A. Styron | A/C Specialist
Every spring/early summer we get so many of the same calls, My A/C is not cooling my home! This is the most common service call we field in the spring and summer. There are a handful of reasons your A/C may not be cooling your home, here are the more common: First thing first… Is…
Read MoreToilet Paper and Your Plumbing | R. A. Styron | Plumbing Specialists
When flushing your toilet the type of toilet paper you are using is probably the farthest thing from your mind. Not all toilet paper is made equally and some may lead to clogs while other’s wouldn’t. There are so many options when choosing toilet paper. Some people look for the toilet paper that appears to…
Read MoreWhy is my Air Conditioner Leaking so Much Water? | R . A. Styron | Virginia Beach VA
Water damage is one of a homeowners worst fears, quickly adding up in repair costs and future mold and mildew problems. Most people automatically think plumbing leak when they notice water stains in the ceiling but your A/C can leak and cause just as much damage as a plumbing leak. If you find your air…
Read MoreChoose the Right Toilet for Your Bathroom | R. A. Styron | Chesapeake VA
There are few, if any, other home elements that get more use than your toilet. We recently went over how to determine if it needs replaced. Here we will list your options to help you choose the right style for your home. Your toilet should be comfortable, functional, and fit with the design of the…
Read More4 Common Things You Should Avoid Doing to Your A/C | R. A. Styron | A/C Specialists
Summers in the Hampton Roads area can get pretty hot and humid quickly! During those few brutal months the last thing that you want to happen is for that magical metal box that cools you off to break down, leaving you hot and sweaty. No one wants to suffer in the middle of the summer…
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