How To Avoid Getting Water In Your Basement

Prep Your Home To Avoid Water In Your Basement If you’ve ever had water in your basement after heavy rains or after snow melts, you know just how frustrating (and expensive) it can be to clean up. Most people call

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The Basic Components Of Your Home’s Plumbing

The basic components of your home’s plumbing I came across a great video resource that I want to share with you.  This video highlights the very basic components of your home’s internal plumbing system. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Air5AmzGSU Now, every home is different,

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What Makes A Furnace Energy Efficient?

What Makes A Furnace Energy Efficient?   Curious what makes your furnace energy efficient?  Alot of things.  Before you consider the need to replace your furnace with a cheap model, consider what’s written below.  It just may change your mind!

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Why Using A Licensed Plumber Is Important

Why Using A Licensed Plumber is Important I’ve been asked recently if having a plumbing license (and being insured) is important.  The short answer is “yes”.  But I’m not letting you off that easy….it’s important to remember that plumbing problems

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Places right here in Columbia, MO

Places In Columbia MO Don’t you just love being in Columbia?  I’ve lived here my entire life, and I couldn’t imagine a better place to be!  I’m blessed to get to serve such a great, unique and vibrant city! I

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How To Fix Air Conditioner Freeze Ups

How To Fix Your Air Conditioner Freeze Up It seems ironic that during the hottest days of summer, your AC unit is literally frozen!  I’ve heard the questions many times…”Why is my air conditioner freezing, and how can I fix

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The Hidden Cost Of Leaks In Your Home

Does your shower tend to leak, even just a little bit, after you turn off the water?  Most people don’t even think about it, and why should they?  It’s harmless right???  It might seem insignificant, but a shower head that

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5 Dumb Things People Do To Their Plumbing

Let’s face it, we all make mistakes (more than we’d like to admit most likely).  However, there’s a few basic plumbing mistakes that everyone should avoid.  Below is a short list of 5 dumb things that people do to their

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Practical bathroom plumbing design

Click this diagram to expand and see the important elements of its functional design Practical Bathroom Plumbing Design This is a basic bathroom plumbing design running under the floor and into a drain. This view can show how easy it

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Welcome to the A1 Plumbing, Heating and AC Blog!

Welcome to the inaugural post for the A1 Plumbing, Heating and AC blog! We’re proud to be a 20 year member of the Columbia, MO community. In the future we’ll be using this blog as an outlet to share important

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