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Don’t Let Unexpected Flooding Take You By Surprise
You’ve seen it. You’ve heard about it. But will it happen to you? Unexpected basement flooding may not be a recurring nightmare for you (and let’s hope not), however just as we protect ourselves from the unforeseen, your home should also be protected from the dangers and damages of flooding. Protecting your nest egg should be high on your priority list and just as you would arm yourself against robbers and fire, equip yourself against an often overlooked culprit – water. ...
read moreDerecho 2013! Aggressive Storm Coming To Northern Virginia! Be Prepared!
In June 2012, a fierce Derecho storm swept through North America, resulting in millions of power outages across the entire affected region. The storm is remembered in history as one of the most destructive, deadly and fast-moving thunderstorms to move across North America. During the June 2012 Derecho, about 1 million Virginia customers lost power. This remains the largest power outage, not related to a hurricane, in the state’s history, and still the third largest outage after Hurricane Isabel and Hurricane Irene. Many residents were...
read moreWater 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 to rely on boiling water on a stove or fire or naturally heated water such as mineral hot springs. A warm bath was truly a luxury as it was both labor intensive and time consuming to provide heated water. Do you...
read moreEnergy Saving Cooling Tips
Summer is here… And with it, the hot and humid temperature. Keep yourself cool this season and use these great energy saving tips to keep your head and your wallet cool!
read moreGarbage Disposal 101
That hole in your kitchen sink… A small and powerful household appliance that we often overlook. Do we really know how to take proper care of our garbage disposal? It’s easy to overlook a common household commodity that we often use, until it’s no longer functioning that is. Not to fear, with these few household tips and tricks, you’ll be disposal savvy in no time. ...
read more“A Plumber In Your Home For Free!”
It’s back! This summer, F.H. Furr is bringing back our most famous service, “A Plumber in Your Home for Free!”. That’s right, we’re bringing you the service you’ve come to know and trust! Other plumbing companies want to charge you an arm and a leg in dispatch fees, just to tell you what the problem is! Here at F.H. Furr, we value our customers and think that they deserve the best service possible, as well as the best deals around. We want to make your experience a positive one, and with our free dispatch, you never need to worry...
read morePrep Your A/C For the Heat! 5 Tips To Make Sure Your Air Conditioner Is Ready for Summer!
With summer well on its way, everyone is gearing up for the rising temperatures. Despite the fact that we’ve all been waiting for warmer weather, once it’s finally here, we remember how unbearably hot it can get! So what can you do to prepare for the crazy heat that’s about to overcome us? Start with your air conditioning! When you’re inside, you don’t want to feel stifled by air that’s as warm as it is outdoors. You pay good money to have cool air pumping through your house, so we’ve compiled some simple tips to prepare your air...
read moreGoing Ductless! What Everyone Ought To Know About Ductless Systems
Spring is here, with summer close behind! That means the heat is nearly upon us, and there’s no better feeling than coming in from the stifling outdoors to a cool and comfortable home. But have you ever experienced the opposite effect? Walking into a warm house when it’s hot outside can automatically destroy your comfort. Maybe you’ve got that one cool room in the house that reflects the temperature that you’ve set the thermostat to, but the rest are lukewarm. Unfortunately, this is a common situation. Many homes don’t have...
read moreA Home Guide To Sump Pumps Infographic!
Need a guide to help you choose the right Sump Pump for your home? Read the following infographic to find out the best option for you, and get prepared for flooding this summer!
read moreAllergy Season Has Begun! 7 Ways To Improve Indoor Air Quality and Fight Back!
It’s spring! Flowers are appearing, trees are blooming and our cars are turning yellow…wait, what’s that last part? Ah yes, the pollen has returned with Spring, dousing everything in its powdery yellow substance. For those of us with allergies, springtime can be the worst time of the year. Despite the beauty that’s growing all around us, the allergens are multiplying in the air, making the first few months of spring utterly miserable. Sneezing, sniffing, itchy eyes; pollen’s symptoms know no end! If...
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