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Items You Should Never Flush Down Your Toilet
We rely on our toilets every day to flush wastewater, which contains disease-causing viruses, parasites, and bacteria. With about two-thirds of homes having two bathrooms, they are necessary for maintaining sanitation. To avoid costly repairs from clogged pipes and wastewater exposure, never flush items like medicine, hair, kitty litter, and…
What Are the Symptoms of a Broken Sewer Line?
You may never have thought about the main sewer line to your house — most people don’t. But when a problem with your sewer line develops, it’s hard to ignore. The longer you wait to schedule sewer line services, the more damage will be done to your plumbing, home, property,…
5 Sump Pump Noises & What They Mean
Here in the McLean, VA, area, we depend on our sump pumps to keep basements dry and keep our homes and possessions safe from damage. If your sump begins to sound like an untalented jazz band, trouble may not be far away. Sump pump repair happens to be one of…
Why Installing a Sump Pump Will Save You Thousands
Sump pump installation is one of the best things you can do for your basement. Sump pumps help Northern Virginia homeowners avoid many different types of property damage. Repairing structural damage to your home is a big expense that also comes with anxiety and inconvenience. Sump pumps are designed to keep…
Why Does My Well Pump Run Constantly?
Your well pump should not run constantly. In fact, if you have this problem, you will quickly see your electric bill going up. If you’re noticing that it is, or if you’re having problems with it cycling on and off repeatedly, it may be a sign of a problem. John…
Do I Need Water Treatment Services?
When you turn on the tap to get a glass of water, you feel fairly confident that you can trust the water to be healthy for your body, but unfortunately you may be trusting this in vain. Even the most stringently cleaned water can have containments that are difficult to…
Why Is My Well Pump Short Cycling?
When your well pump is cycling on and off, it’s a sign that something’s wrong. Getting to the root of the problem is the first step in fixing it. Here are some of the reasons why your well pump may be short cycling, and what can be done to fix…
Help! My Garbage Disposal Is Humming But Won’t Work!
There are many modern conveniences we often take for granted during our everyday lives—until we have to go without them. You don’t realize how nice it is to be able to dispose of food waste down the drain until your garbage disposal stops working. One of the common issues we…
How to Prevent Your Water Pipes from Freezing
The wintertime around Arlington, Centreville, Reston, and all throughout Northern Virginia can produce temperatures in the teens—and even below—which means homeowners in the area should take steps now to prevent frozen pipes. When water freezes, it expands, which can cause your pipes to burst—this can cause major problems and create…
Solving Common Plumbing Problems
Plumbing problems are extremely frustrating – especially when they start to disrupt your day. You rely on your plumbing system a lot, so any small problem can cause you major hassles. Luckily, some issues are easy to fix on your own! Before calling a professional, see if any of these…
How to Improve Your Air Conditioner Efficiency
Even if you aren’t aware of it, your air conditioner efficiency is very important. How efficient (or inefficient) it is can make a big difference in your energy bills. There are some easy ways to improve your air conditioner efficiency and drop your energy costs. At John Nugent & Sons,…
Clogged Drain? Here’s How to Unclog It Yourself
Clogged drains are one of the most common plumbing problems homeowners face. Clogs happen at the worst times—like when you sleep through your alarm and are going to be late for work but still decide to take a shower and now the water is overflowing onto the bathroom floor. But…
Signs Your Garbage Disposal Needs Repair
You depend on your garbage disposal to work properly when you need it to, so if it isn’t working as it should, it can be really inconvenient. After all, garbage disposals: Prevent clogging of the drains or pipes Make it very easy to clean up after meals Make your kitchen…
Why Is My Northern Virginia Home’s Water Discolored?
After an extended trip away from home, the water coming out of your faucet could be slightly discolored—luckily, the discoloration usually goes away on its own in less than a minute. But what if this happens to your hot water regularly? Is the discolored water dangerous to your health? Can…
