Plumbing
Is It Time For A New Hot Water Heater?
3 Signs That May Indicate That It’s Time for a New Hot Water Heater 1. Rusty water If you witness rusty, brown water coming from your water heater and it only comes from the hot side piping in your home, this can be a sign that your water heater is rusting away on the inside…
Read MoreAll 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 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 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 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 MoreToilet Replacement: When is The Right Time? | R. A. Styron
Toilets are probably one of the single most used plumbing fixture in your home so when you have a problem with it, it certainly does not go unnoticed. Many times when problems occur it’s easily fixed and life goes on. But how do you know when it’s time to start thinking about replacing it? Luckily,…
Read MoreCopper Piping: What you need to know | R. A. Styron | Chesapeake VA
Since the 1960s, copper has been the piping material of choice in the United States, for both homes and commercial businesses. There’s a good chance that your home’s plumbing is made of copper, which gives your home some distinct advantages. However, copper piping does have its share of issues. In this post we’ll look at…
Read MoreFruit Flies & Drain Flies… and How To Avoid Them | R. A. Styron | Chesapeake VA
It’s safe to say that the majority of homeowners have experienced those tiny, annoying bugs most commonly known as “fruit flies” or “drain flies” at least once in their lifetime. Once you have them in your home, they begin to breed and multiply, and it seems as if they never fully go away. DRAIN FLIES…
Read More4 Reasons Why You Could Have Low Water Pressure | R. A. Styron | Plumbing
Having low water pressure in your shower, faucets, or even your garden hose can be frustrating! We know many of our customers, whether they have well water or city water, have experienced this before. But what’s causing it? We’ve gathered a list of reasons why you could be experiencing low water pressure in your home.…
Read MoreThree Signs Of a Broken Sewer Line | R. A. Styron | Virginia Beach, VA
Your home’s main sewer line is buried beneath the yard or a driveway, making it more difficult to identify a possible broken sewer line. Here are a few indicators that your sewer line could be broken: 1. EASILY CLOGGED DRAINS Every now and then, your toilet, kitchen sink or shower can experience a drain that…
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