Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Home Every year, thousands of people in the U.S. are sickened by carbon monoxide (CO) and over 1,500 people die. Because carbon monoxide  is a colorless and odorless gas, it’s important to take steps to keep this silent killer out of the home, and have a plan when you […]

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Solving Common Toilet Problems One of the most common reasons people call a plumber is for toilets that are not working properly. Here are some of the typical issues you’re likely to experience and how you can avoid them. 1. Running Toilet Running toilets are one of the most common plumbing problems in the home. […]

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Furnace Won’t Turn On? Here’s What to Check It’s the first cold night of the season in the Lynchburg area and you switch on the heat for the first time in months… and nothing happens. There’s no heat! What should you do? It could be a simple fix, so here’s what to check. Check That […]

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  5 Problems Caused By Hard Water Hard water is water that contains a high amount of dissolved mineral content. When ground water percolates through layers of limestone, chalk or gypsum, it can end up containing high levels of calcium, magnesium carbonates and bicarbonates. Hard water in the home can cause many problems. Some are […]

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