5 Winter Plumbing Issues And How To Avoid Them
Winter is in full swing, and Jack Frost is blowing that icy chill our way! Not only can winter be uncomfortably cold, but it’s often stressful as well. Most people want their homes to be warm, inviting, and stress-free during the winter months. Unfortunately, one of the most common issues for homeowners this time of […]
4 Tips To Prevent Holiday Toilet Clogs!
Take a look at this helpful infographic in order to avoid those nasty toilet backups while you’ve got guests in your home! It’s the holidays! The last think you need is a toilet clog! We’re got a few simple suggestions that could make all the difference in your home this season!
Is Your Water Pressure Off Balance?
We’ve all had it happen—waking up at the crack of dawn for work, nearly falling asleep during your morning shower, when all of a sudden, a toilet flushes in another bathroom and you suddenly find yourself dodging liquid bullets of icy water in a tile chamber of torture! You gasp for air, clutching the shower […]
Ask Furr: My Water Smells Strange! What Could It Be?
Question Submitted by Cathy F., Manassas, VA Cathy, your question is one that many homeowners have fairly regularly. Whether it’s washing the dishes, showering or brushing your teeth, if your water smells rotten, this is a huge issue! There are a few questions you have to ask yourself when you encounter an odor you can’t […]
Water Heaters – A Brief History
With today’s technological advances, we often take simple daily luxuries for granted. Case in point, the hot water that flows readily from our home faucets. So adept to the availability of heated water, do we ever stop to think how it got there? Before the modern water heater, to get heated water, people would have […]
Ask F.H. Furr: How Do I Prep My Water Heater For The Cold Weather?
Question submitted by Jane W. Sterling, VA. Jane, fall is nearly here! As September comes to a close, we hope you’re gearing up for fall leaves, apple cider, jackets and cold! When it comes to preparing your home for the change in the weather, it’s important to take maintaining steps to ensure that your HVAC, […]
5 Signs Your Garbage Disposal is On the Fritz
Here at F.H. Furr we have a high opinion of the good people of the metro DC area, so we’re going to assume you know that if you put chicken bones down your garbage disposer, it’s not going to work – at least, not for long. If you’ve been following our plumbing advice, your garbage […]
Drowning In Utility Bills? What You Should Know About Leak Detection!
Each month, homeowners receive bills in the mail, and although these aren’t necessarily items they look forward to, they’ve become used to opening the envelopes and going over the charges. Most of the time, they aren’t surprised by what they see, yet, have you ever ripped open that water bill only to find that it’s […]
3 “No Brainer” Plumbing Tips Every Homeowner Should Know!
Most homeowners aren’t plumbers. This is a fact. No one ever said you had to be; that’s what plumbers are for! So why should you ever have to know anything about plumbing? The answer is simple: to avoid everyday blunders that could create an issue when you might desperately NEED a plumber’s assistance. Although we […]
5 Signs of a Sewer Line Problem!
Your home may be suffering from sewer issues! Take a look at these helpful tips to find out whether you’ve got leaks, burst pipes or backups beneath your home! These issues can be disastrous if left unattended! Be sure to have on of F.H. Furr’s trained technicians take a look at your home’s sewer lines […]
