Garbage disposals are the wonders of modern kitchen science. They slice. They dice. They grind all of our leftover food bits into miniscule pieces that are conveniently washed down the drain. Yet there are a number of myths concerning our use of garbage disposals that need to finally be put […]
Winter is closing in fast for Virginia. The winter of 2013/2014 brought an exceptional amount of snowfall throughout the state with some areas receiving over a foot of snow in February. With Mother Nature gearing up for another wintry year, it’s time for all residents to take stock of their […]
A large percentage of all residential plumbing work is done in the kitchen and bathroom. (The balance usually involves the water heater or outdoor plumbing). Here are the top five fails you might encounter in your bathroom. Oops! Overloaded Shower Caddy Many households use a shower caddy hanging over the […]
Whether you’ve dropped your wedding ring down the drain or your basement is filling up with water, there’s a time to fix it yourself and a time to call in the professionals. We can help you decide whether the problem you’re facing is something you can fix or if you should call […]
You can find liquid and powdered drain cleaners and clog removers nearly anywhere these days’ hardware stores, home improvement centers and even in the cleaning supply aisle at your local grocery store. But do any of these products actually work? The simple answer to this question is yes, most drain […]
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Your HVAC system won’t run indefinitely without some attention. Follow these five steps to keep your heating and air conditioning systems working efficiently: 1. Prepare for Summer and Winter Unless you live in a southern state, you probably turn your AC off after September and don’t turn it back on until […]
Just because a house looks great on the outside doesn’t mean that everything is ship-shape on the inside, especially when it comes to the plumbing. Before signing on the dotted line, make sure the plumbing in the home you’re about to buy isn’t going to end up costing you a […]
Plumbing maintenance over the winter is something of a struggle for many new homeowners. If you know how to winterize your plumbing properly, you can take the worries out of the first winter in your new home. In this three-part series, we will show you some simple tricks to make […]
A-1 American Plumbing Super Page Reviews Here at A-1 American, we believe in putting the customer first. Nothing matters to us more, than 100% satisfaction from our loyal customers. And that is what we strive for each and every day. We strive for each and every one of our […]
