Plumbing
How Often Should I Replace Plumbing Fixtures? | R. A. Styron | Chesapeake, VA
Has it been years since you’ve updated the plumbing in your home? Wondering how often you should replace the plumbing fixtures? If you are noticing the tale tell signs that you are behind the times to replace some of your plumbing fixtures, you are not alone. Often, homeowners do not think about replacing plumbing fixtures…
Read MoreFlushable Wipes, Are They Really Flushable? | R. A. Styron Plumbing | VA Beach, VA
Homeowners are using wipes more and more often but are they damaging your drainage system? So many people flush those “flushable” wipes down without even thinking twice about it. I mean, they say on the front of the packaging that they’re flushable so it MUST be true, right? Unfortunately, the consensus among the plumbing experts…
Read MoreHigh Water Bill: How Your Home Could Be Leaking Money | R. A. Styron | Chesapeake, VA
Noticed an unusually high water bill? If so, you probably have an undetected leak in your home. If your high water bill has you boiling over, there are some easy steps you can take to get it under control quickly. There are several different ways to determine if you have a leak in your home.…
Read MoreHow To Choose A Qualified Plumber | R. A. Styron | Plumbing Specialist
Properly working plumbing in your home is vital to living comfortably. When plumbing problems arise most homeowners are in a panic to have the repairs made immediately. But before you dive in head first, make sure you choose a plumber that will fix your problem instead of creating a bigger one! Whether you have a…
Read MoreWhy Is There Water All Over My Bathroom Floor? | R. A. Styron | Plumbing Specialists
Keep finding water leaking from the base of your toilet? That’s usually the tell-tale sign that the wax ring needs to replaced. A failing wax ring can lead to much more aggravation than just cleaning up water every so often. Letting it continue will lead to some pretty serious damage to your sub-flooring. Wax rings…
Read MoreCommon Plumbing Questions Asked & Their Answers | R. A. Styron | Plumbing Specialists
We’ve gathered the most common plumbing questions we’ve heard from clients over the years. These are the top 5 questions along with their answers! Can I change the temperature on my water heather? Customer’s often ask if they can turn the temperature on their water heater up or down. The answer is yes but with…
Read MoreWhy You Should Never Use Chemical Drain Cleaners | R. A. Styron Plumbing | Chesapeake, VA
Homeowners often find themselves in an even bigger mess, messing around with chemical drain cleaners. We’ve all been there, your shower has just a little bit of standing water or your kitchen sink is draining soooo slowly. So you think to yourself, ah maybe I’ll just pour some drain cleaner down there instead of spending…
Read MoreWater Softeners: Do We Really Need One? | R. A. Styron | Chesapeake, VA
If you live in the Hampton Roads area, specifically Chesapeake, there’s a good chance you have “hard water”. If so, installing a water softener is your best line of defense. Water that contains a large amount of minerals like iron, magnesium, calcium, lead, sulfur, and limestone is often referred to as “hard water”. While hard…
Read MoreWhat Not To Put Down Your Garbage Disposal | R. A. Styron
Nowadays garbage disposals are commonplace in all kitchen sinks. While they are an amazing tool, most homeowners are not aware that you still cannot put just anything down them. As useful as they are, garbage disposals are not indestructible! So what should NEVER go down your disposal or kitchen drain? PASTA & RICE – Although they…
Read MoreHow Do I Replace My Flapper?
Most of us have had to deal with a nagging toilet not holding water and constantly running. Not only is it aggravating listening to it but it hits us in the pockets when our water bill comes in the mail. Fortunately, replacing a flapper is inexpensive and can usually be taken care of without the…
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