Ask F.H. Furr: Is Ultraviolet Light Dangerous To Use in the Home?
Ask F.H. Furr: “I saw that you install UV light air purifiers. I always thought that UV rays are dangerous. Aren’t they a form of radiation? Are UV lights safe to use in the home?” — Carrie S., Fairfax, VA Recently, a customer asked this question to our service team. She was interested in an […]
Electrical Color Wire Meanings
Have you ever tried to upgrade a standard outlet to a USB outlet? Once you take the cover off, you’re inundated with a million multicolor wires. Well, we’ve put together an infographic to help you know which one is which. Knowing Wire Colors Can Really Save Time Green wires are typically for grounding. Black wires […]
Uncovering the Truth About Crawl Space Encapsulation
What’s Lurking in Your Crawl Space? What is a crawl space? It may not be a term you’d know off the top of your head, but it’s a part of your home, and it has the potential to be extremely harmful. A crawl space is located beneath many houses, is generally very small, and is […]
Best Home Remedies for Clogged Drains
Have you discovered a clog in your sink or tub drain? Don’t panic; it happens to the best of us. Clogged drains are extremely common in most households. Although some are worse than others, many are easy to fix with these home remedies. Drains get clogged for a number of reasons. Kitchen sinks succumb to […]
DIY Homeowners’ Most Common Misuse of Plumber’s Putty & Caulk
At F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical, we have great respect for all of you DIY-ers out there. It can be intimidating to sort through a plethora of internet resources to find the perfect quick fix for your minor plumbing problems. Although we recommend you contact an F.H. Furr professional for any of […]
Ask Furr: Why Do I Hear a Buzzing Sound in My Wall?
“Why am I hearing intermittent buzzing sounds behind my wall? Is something wrong with my electrical system?” — Joe B., Rockville, MD We’ve recently received this question from a local Maryland homeowner who is now a customer of ours after reaching out about a concerning noise coming from behind the walls of his home. He […]