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You May Still Qualify for Water Heater Tax Credit

You May Still Qualify for Water Heater Tax Credit

Call Atomic Plumbing today to assist with water heater installation in Virginia Beach. If you are purchasing a water heater for your existing home, your principle residence, you may qualify for a tax credit of 30% for up to $1500 (renters do not qualify, you must...

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Keep Pipes From Freezing

Keep Pipes From Freezing

Why is it important to make sure your pipes don't freeze in cold weather? As temperature drops, water expands, and the added pressure can cause pipes not only to freeze, but burst. Even if the pipe doesn't crack or break, a frozen pipe can be difficult to repair...

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Plumbing Resolutions for 2010

Plumbing Resolutions for 2010

by Kathryn Lively The new year traditionally brings to mind a list of resolutions made to improve our bodies. Come every January, thousands of people around the country vow to quit smoking, lose weight, exercise more, and do other things to improve their quality of...

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Time For a New Water Heater? Make Sure You Call a Plumber

Time For a New Water Heater? Make Sure You Call a Plumber

It's a problem nobody wants to face, especially in the middle of a shower when the water turns ice cold. When a water heater fails to the point of needing repair or replacement, nobody in the house will find relief until the job is done. How to Tell When You Need a...

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Green Plumbing Options Improve Your Home

Green Plumbing Options Improve Your Home

A big concern for the homeowner these days is how to "green" the homestead. It seems automatic to recycle plastic and paper, keep unused lights off and use resources sparingly, but did you know that by making a few adjustments to your bathroom fixtures can greatly...

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Winter Plumbing Tips for Virginia Beach

Winter Plumbing Tips for Virginia Beach

We know Virginia can enjoy nice weather throughout the year, but there are times we get a nasty winter complete with snow and wind and frost. While it's nice for a snowball fight, the cold can pose trouble for your pipes. Atomic Plumbing is here all year long to...

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Atomic Plumbing Member of Better Business Bureau 35 Years

Atomic Plumbing Member of Better Business Bureau 35 Years

For over 40 years, Atomic Plumbing has served the Hampton Roads area with professional plumbing services. Norfolk and Virginia Beach residents, as well as Tidewater area businesses, have benefited from the quality pipe and water heater repair work from the mechanics...

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