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What Causes An A/C To Freeze Up? | R. A. Styron | Chesapeake A/C Specialists

By R.A. Styron | May 2, 2019 |

Frozen air conditioners are one of the chief complaints at the beginning of every summer, leaving many Hampton Roads residents with no relief from the summer heat. A frozen air conditioner doesn’t necessarily mean you have a serious problem on your hands. If you find yourself in this situation solving the issue can sometimes be…

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High Water Bill: How Your Home Could Be Leaking Money | R. A. Styron | Chesapeake, VA

By R.A. Styron | Apr 17, 2019 |

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.…

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Should I Test My A/C Before Cutting It On? | R. A. Styron Air Conditioning

By R.A. Styron | Apr 10, 2019 |

Hampton Roads area residents know that we really only have two seasons, summer and winter. All too often we hop right over spring and fall right into winter (see what I did there?). Luckily, this year we seem to be enjoying a bit of spring weather but don’t get too complacent, summer is definitely on…

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How To Choose A Qualified Plumber | R. A. Styron | Plumbing Specialist

By R.A. Styron | Apr 8, 2019 |

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…

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Can My A/C Help Alleviate My Allergies? | R. A. Styron | A/C Specialists Chesapeake, VA

By R.A. Styron | Apr 3, 2019 |

Spring time in Hampton Roads can be a rough time for many allergy sufferers. You expect to assaulted by the pollen when you are out doing yard work or enjoying a ballgame but inside your home you hope to get a reprieve from all that pollen. All too often we are not doing everything we…

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Why Is There Water All Over My Bathroom Floor? | R. A. Styron | Plumbing Specialists

By R.A. Styron | Mar 27, 2019 |

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…

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How Does My A/C Actually Work? | R. A. Styron | Chesapeake, VA

By R.A. Styron | Mar 20, 2019 |

Air Conditioning is a welcome relief during the heat waves that Hampton Roads area residents often experience. But do you actually know how your a/c works providing you with that much needed relief? Understanding the basics of your air conditioning system can help you identify and possibility prevent future problems. Basic knowledge can help you…

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Common Plumbing Questions Asked & Their Answers | R. A. Styron | Plumbing Specialists

By R.A. Styron | Mar 15, 2019 |

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…

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We Are All Ready For Spring… But Is Your A/C Ready For The Summer? | R. A. Styron | Tidewater A/C Specialists

By R.A. Styron | Mar 13, 2019 |

Residents in the Hampton Roads are excited that spring is almost here after a long and cold winter season. What’s not to love about spring? Longer days, blossoming trees and flowers, outside adventures with friends and family, and of course warmer weather! R. A. Styron understands that A/C maintenance is probably the last thing on…

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Why You Should Never Use Chemical Drain Cleaners | R. A. Styron Plumbing | Chesapeake, VA

By R.A. Styron | Mar 8, 2019 |

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…

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