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  • 2022
    • March
      • How to Use a Programmable Thermostat to Save Money This Winter
      • Why You Should Prep Your Sump Pump for Winter
      • Bathroom Remodeling Ideas: The Good, The Better, and the Truly Ugly
      • Should my computer have a dedicated circuit?
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  • 2021
    • August
      • HVAC Inspections: What to Expect (Checklist)
    • February
      • Why is Hot Water Coming Out of the Cold Tap?
  • 2020
    • December
      • 4 Signs of a Leaking Evaporator Coil (& Fixes)
    • November
      • Why is My AC's Evaporator Coil Half-Frozen?
    • September
      • Ejector Pump vs. Sump Pump: What are Their Differences?
      • 7 Pros and Cons of Sump Pumps
    • August
      • 8 Reasons Your Hot Water Heater is Only Lukewarm
      • How to Unclog a Bathroom Sink (5 DIY Fixes)
      • Why is My Heat Pump Freezing Up in the Summer?
    • July
      • How to Fix a Slow Draining Bathroom Sink That Isn’t Clogged
    • June
      • Causes & Fixes for Black Specks in Your Water
      • Boilers vs. Water Heaters: 7 Key Differences
    • May
      • How to Fix a Water Heater Leaking From the Bottom
      • How to Fix a Water Heater Leaking from the Top
    • April
      • Why Your Sink Fills Up When You Run the Dishwasher
      • How to Unclog a Basement Floor Drain
      • 8 Reasons Your Air Conditioner is so Loud
    • March
      • 8 Reasons There's a Burning Smell From Your Heater
      • What to do About a Clogged AC Drain Line
      • How to Unclog a Shower Drain With a Plunger
    • February
      • How to Tell if a Pipe Has Burst
      • Why Is My Furnace Leaking Water?
    • January
      • How to Unclog a Kitchen Sink Clogged on Both Sides
      • Why Your Air Conditioner Smells Bad and How to Fix It
  • 2019
    • December
      • Why Is My House So Humid With the AC On?
      • 6 Reasons Your AC Turns On and Off Right Away
      • Why Is My Gas Furnace Not Blowing Hot Air?
      • What To Do About Gurgling Noises in Your Kitchen Sink
    • November
      • 5 Reasons Your AC Is Freezing Up
      • What is a Good Hot Water Heater Recovery Rate?
      • How Much Does a Furnace Inspection Cost?
    • October
      • How To Fix Low Water Pressure In A Bathroom Sink
      • Baseboard Heating vs. Forced Air: Which is Best?
      • Why Is My House Cold Even With the Heat On?
      • Boiler vs. Furnace: What's the Difference?
      • What Is A Hybrid Water Heater?
    • September
      • Why Does My AC Keep Running?
    • August
      • Do I Need an Expansion Tank On My Water Heater?
      • What To Do If Your Ceiling Fan Stops Working
      • How to Unclog a Bathroom Sink (5 DIY Fixes)
    • July
      • Are Home Generators Worth the Cost?
      • How To Tell If Your Thermostat Is Broken
      • Can You Run Your Furnace Without A Filter?
      • How to Fix a Toilet That Randomly Runs
      • How To Repair A Leak Under the Kitchen Sink
      • 6 Types of Air Conditioning
    • June
      • How to Test & Improve Your Air Conditioner’s Efficiency
      • How Long Do Garbage Disposals Last?
      • Step By Step Instructions On How to Clean The Air Vents In Your House
      • Should There Be Water In The EZ Trap?
    • May
      • The Pros and Cons of Baseboard Heat
      • How to Fix Recessed Lights That Won’t Stay Up
      • AC Noises: How to Fix Grinding & Whistling
      • Can an Air Purifier Help With Mold?
      • How Do You Know If Your Air Conditioner Isn’t Working?
    • April
      • What Is Hydro Jetting?
      • 5 Causes Of Low Water Pressure
      • Does An Air Purifier Remove Dust From A Home?
      • Do Air Purifiers Kill Germs?
    • March
      • John C. Flood Response To COVID-19
      • Signs You Need a New Ceiling Fan
      • What Does a Cooling Inspection Include?
      • 6 Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
    • February
      • What Is The Advantage Of Low Voltage Lighting In Your Home?
      • Causes and Fixes for an AC Drain Pan Full of Water
      • The Most Important Electrical Upgrades To Include During Your Home’s Remodel
    • January
      • Everything You Need To Know About HVAC Load Calculations
      • How To Fix A Leaking Sink P Trap
      • What Happens When Your AC Compressor Fails?
  • 2018
    • December
      • old Weather Tips For Your Home
      • How to Recognize Different Types of Pipes Used in Home Plumbing
      • Replacing "Big Blue": Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
    • November
      • What Is The Emergency Heat Switch On My Thermostat For And When Should I Use It?
      • How To Troubleshoot A Broken Water Heater
      • Air Scrubber vs. Air Purifier: Which Is Better?
      • How To Fix a Failed Furnace Ignitor
    • October
      • 5 Signs Your Electrical System Is Outdated
      • 6 Signs You Need To Replace Your Ductwork
      • Where Is The Water Shut Off Valve In Your Home?
      • Choosing the right HVAC air filter
      • The Best Home Improvement Ideas For Winter
    • September
      • When Should I Switch My Thermostat From Cool To Heat Setting?
      • How to clean your washing machine
      • Signs Of Electrical Problems At Home
      • How to Diagnose a Dead Electrical Outlet
    • August
      • Maximizing the lifespan of your HVAC system with regular maintenance
      • Home improvement ideas for fall
      • How To Save Money And Improve Your Home's Energy Efficiency
      • What To Know When Upgrading Your HVAC System
      • Common Problems To Look For When Your AC Unit Stops Working
      • What to do When You Don't Have Any Hot Water
      • How To Assemble An Emergency Plumbing Repair Kit
    • July
      • Can I Fix a Leaky Pipe Without a Plumber?
      • 3 Creative Ways To Hide Your Air Conditioner
      • How Much Does Air Conditioner Repair Cost in Loudoun County?
      • The Do's and Don'ts of Remodeling Your Bathroom
      • Why is my air conditioning system hissing?
      • Central vs. Window AC: Complete Comparison
    • June
      • Ways to keep your house cool in the summertime
      • How An HVAC and Plumbing Inspection Can Lower Your Utility Bills
      • Outdoor lighting for your home and backyard
      • How Long Do Air Conditioners Last?
      • How to Pick a New AC When it’s Time for a Total Air Conditioning Replacement
      • Your HVAC system: Understanding the basics
    • May
      • Can A Generator Run In The Rain?
      • Air conditioning repairs and the skyrocketing cost of refrigerant
      • Summer Air Conditioning: Your Guide To Keeping Cool
      • What to know when you need a new HVAC system
      • Plumbing for Concrete Slab Foundation Homes
      • Mission 22 Partnership
    • April
      • How do I know if I need sump pump repairs?
      • When You Need a Professional Electrician
      • History of Air Conditioning
      • What’s Wrong With My Air Conditioner?
      • Are You Familiar With Your Bathroom's Plumbing System?
    • March
      • Avoid basement flooding with sump pump repair
      • The Ultimate HVAC Spring Cleaning Checklist
      • What is the U-Bend in my Garbage Disposal?
      • What is Overlamping & How to Avoid It
      • 6 plumbing skills your college student needs to know before moving out
    • February
      • 20 Ways Your Home Can Be More Energy Efficient
      • How To Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
      • Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers, Demystified
      • Why Does My Shower Get Hot When Someone Flushes The Toilet?
    • January
      • What To Do When Your Power Is Out In Northern Virginia
      • Benefits Of A Flat-Rate HVAC Company
      • What Happens When Your Heater Goes Out?
      • How to Temporarily Fix Leaky Pipes
      • Heater Safety Tips To Protect Your Home From Fire
      • How To Take Care Of Your Water Heater and Maximize Water Heater Lifespan
      • 5 Reasons Why You Should Schedule Regular Plumbing Maintenance
      • How to Prepare for a Kitchen Remodel
      • How To Know When To Replace A Water Heater
  • 2017
    • December
      • How To Efficiently Heat Your Home This Winter
      • 5 Ways to To Heat A Room With High Ceilings
      • 7 Bathroom Safety Tips That Will Help Protect Your Kids
      • Is A Leaking Water Heater Dangerous?
      • How & Why to Disconnect a Garden Hose for Winter
      • Why Is My Water Rusty Looking?
      • What Size Furnace Do I Need?
    • November
      • How to Avoid Common Winter Electrical Problems
      • How To Winterize Plumbing In Your Home
      • 5 Heat Pump Maintenance Tips You Need To Know
      • How to Avoid and Fix Frozen Pipes
      • Hot Water Heater Overheating: Causes & Fixes
      • All About Water Purification Systems
      • How Does a Heat Pump Work in the Winter?
    • October
      • Heat Pump, Furnace or Boiler — Which Home Heating Options Win on Warmth and Efficiency
      • How Can I Improve Furnace Airflow In My House?
      • How to Protect Your Home From Water Main Breaks
      • Why You Should Replace Lead Pipes in Washington, D.C.
    • September
      • Home Exterior Maintenance Tips for Fall
      • Fall Plumbing Tips & Tricks
      • Trust Your Home to the John C. Flood Team
      • 7 Ideas for Small Kitchen Remodeling
    • August
      • Why Is My Electrical Outlet Not Working?
      • How to choose the best plumbing company for your home
      • Do You Really Need Surge Protectors?
      • 6 Things to Do Before Moving Into a New Home
    • July
      • Why Electrical Outlet Inspections Are Important
      • 4 Common HVAC Problems Found During Home Inspection
      • Your family from out of town is on your front porch and your A/C is out...enjoy!
      • What's involved in a standard home inspection? An HVAC inspection is a more detailed look that can prevent the need for HVAC rep
      • 3 Reasons for an HVAC Inspection Before Buying a House
    • June
      • How to short-circuit your common electrical problems
      • Time to get your MERV on: What is MERV rating?
      • 5 Kitchen Remodeling Ideas That Will Increase Energy Efficiency
      • When planning a kitchen remodel, take these necessary steps to determine what type of kitchen remodel you want. Learn about impo
      • How to Solve Room Temperature Problems
      • What It Takes to Move the Plumbing During a Kitchen Remodel
      • Common Plumbing & Electrical Problems Homebuyers Should Know
    • May
      • 6 Smart & Easy Solutions to Summer Plumbing Problems
      • Risks of Orangeburg Sewer Pipe & Why It Should Be Replaced
      • How to Protect Your Home from Spring Storms in Virginia
      • 5 Signs you Need an Electrician
      • 5 Ways to Perform Air Conditioner Maintenance
    • April
      • 4 Plumbing Problems to Look Out For in the D.C. Metro Area
      • The Benefits of Using a Water Softener System
      • How to Make Sure Your Air Conditioner is Working Right
      • How to Maintain Your Garbage Disposal
      • 5 Big Problems to Avoid When Buying a D.C. Home
      • How to Fix a Toilet That Won't Flush & Other Toilet Repairs
      • What is a Sump Pump and How Does it Work?
      • 5 Reasons to Suspect a Sleazy Sewer Repair Scam
    • March
      • How HVAC Service Calls Work (And How to Avoid the Line)
      • An efficient dishwasher is one that's cleaned regularly to clear buildup from grease, food waste, germs & soap. Learn how to cle
      • 3 extremely easy ways to use less water every day
      • How to Clean A Dishwasher
      • 8 energy conservation strategies that will save you cash
      • Can you write off home repairs on your taxes?
      • 7 important ways to go green with your home
      • How Long Does it Take to Remodel a Bathroom?
    • February
      • Sometimes You Gotta Do It: Relining Sewer Drains
      • 3 Signs it's Time to Replace Your Toilet
      • Prevent Mold With Good Bathroom Ventilation
      • How Good Home Humidity can Help Soothe a Fussy Baby
    • January
      • How to Keep Your Water Heater Healthy
      • How to Increase Water Pressure in Your Bathroom
  • 2016
    • December
      • The top 5 causes of electrical fires and how to prevent them
      • How to Prevent Kitchen Sink Plumbing Problems
    • November
      • So Long, Sewage: How to Unclog a Sewer Line
      • 7 Solutions to Common Holiday Plumbing Problems
    • October
      • Become a HVAC Acronym Master (HAM)
    • September
      • Why Can't You Give me a Quote Over the Phone for an HVAC Job?
    • August
      • When was Indoor Plumbing Invented? The History of Plumbing Timeline
      • RealFeel temperatures to be over 100 all weekend!!! Your A/C system is going to hate you.
      • Is playing hooky from work on a hot day acceptable? Hey, you need to keep cool right?
    • July
      • The great scramble to get cool - make sure you have the right system
    • February
      • How to diagnose your pilot light problems
    • January
      • 6 Important Heat Pump Maintenance Tips
      • 5 Important Electrical Safety Tips Every Parent Needs to Know
  • 2015
    • December
      • 16 Christmas Lights Safety Tips You Need to Follow This Season
    • November
      • 6 Thanksgiving Plumbing Tips
      • Electrical Safety Tips for the Winter
    • October
      • Winter Plumbing and Heating Tips
      • How to Avoid the 3 Main Causes of a Blocked Sewer Line
    • September
      • Common Sewer Drain Problems and When to Call a Professional
    • August
      • Your Guide on What to Do When the Power Goes Out
      • HVAC Mold Issues - Helpful Info and Tips
    • July
      • Do It Yourself or Hire a Professional? Your Guide to HVAC Projects
    • March
      • How to be more energy-efficient while doing laundry
      • How to properly maintain your home's washing machine
    • February
      • Tips for improving your home's plumbing system for a sale
      • What You Need To Know About The New Water Heater Regulations
  • 2014
    • June
      • 3 Ways to Keep Your Bedroom Cool During the Summer
      • Guide to a healthy home
    • January
      • Do-it-yourself tricks for unclogging a drain
      • Cold Weather Tips for You and Your Home
  • 2013
    • December
      • What are the advantages of a smart thermostat?
    • September
      • Tips for securing an air conditioner unit from theft
    • August
      • Multi-family cooling options
      • Protect your electronics from the summer heat
      • What is the the perfect temperature?
      • Replacing insulation and saving money
    • July
      • Knowing When to Call the AC Repairman
      • Try a booster fan to increase your AC's airflow
      • Practicing at-home AC maintenance
    • May
      • It's going to get hot...is your A/C ready?
    • April
      • April showers potentially bring black mold to flooded basements
      • As temperatures rise, make sure your AC's refrigerant is adequately maintained
    • March
      • Be prepared to overhaul your bathtub this spring
      • Basic Tips for Maintaining Your Sump Pump
    • February
      • Make your bathroom sink the next stop in your spring cleaning regimen
      • As spring approaches, tidy up your house by clearing out the basement
      • The Tale of The Two John C. Flood's
      • The Anatomy of a Basic "U" Plumbing Trap
    • January
      • Tips to Avoid a Fire Hazard When Using Recessed Lighting
      • Use alternative heat sources to keep the bills lower
  • 2012
    • December
      • A simple solution to low water pressure in a faucet
  • 2011
    • December
      • Washington Gas - Natural Gas Rebate Program
      • How A Whole Home Air Purification System Improves Air Quality
      • Important Benefits of Changing HVAC Air Filters
    • October
      • Home Heating System Inspection and Carbon Monoxide
    • August
      • Air Conditioner Condenser Thefts: How To Protect Your System
      • Digital Programmable Thermostats: Eco-Friendly and Energy Efficient
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