Leinbach Services and For Your Health Massage & Bodywork have partnered to give away six therapeutic sessions.

Enjoy a relaxing massage once a month for the next six months, or however you would like to use the package. Choose between a relaxing Swedish massage, headache and tension relief massage, deep tissue massage, hot stone massage or pregnancy massage.

This would be a great Mother’s Day gift.

Each week one entry will be selected. The grand prize winner will be announced on May 4th.

*To submit an entry visit the Leinbach Services homepage*

www.leinbachservices.com

For Your Health Massage and Bodywork is conveniently located on Wilcox Drive within a mile of Meadowview Convention Center at 1341 S. Wilcox Dr., Kingsport, TN.

Winner for week 1 – Gloria Gammell

Winner for week 2 – Dianna Haile

Winner for week 3 – Sherie Horton

Call Leinbach Services Inc if you need the following repairs:

Toilet repair

Faucet repair

Water heater repair

Electrical wiring installation

Heating and air conditioning repair

Door repair

Door installation

Door closer

Home improvement

and more…

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Money may be saved by installing an electric tank-less water heater, but down the line, when you factor in natural resource costs of gas and electricity, gas is cheaper. The choice between the installation of a gas or electric tank-less water heater should not be determined on money and efficiency, whereas more on space limitations.

An electric tank-less water heater offers longer life, little maintenance and cheaper installation costs without an electrical service upgrade whereas, a gas requires an annual inspection. Electric tank-less are about 1/3 the size of a gas heater requiring no ventilation and can be placed in areas not feasible for gas tank-less water heaters.

For an electric system, unless an upgrade is required, the installation is considerably cheaper than that of a gas heater. Yet, if you are comparing operating costs, the gas tank-less can cost you up to 20% less to operate than an electric water heater.

In regards to energy consumption, the electric tank-less water heater is proven to have more than 98% of the energy used to heat water. A gas tank-less water heater provides less than 85% and also contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Depending on the amount of usage, the installation of a timer can cut electric costs by consuming less energy.

Tank or tank-less, the comparison can be evaluated on individual factors and life expectancy. A tank-less water heater has an expected life span of 14-18 years, whereas, a standard heater lasts 6-12 years depending on the level of water hardness and amount of maintenance performed.

Call Leinbach Services Inc. for your plumbing, electrical, hvac, handyman and commercial door hardware needs. We have locations in Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol, TN and Abingdon, VA.

Kingsport-239-3147                                  Johnson City- 282-4983

Bristol, TN 423-764-0126                      Abingdon, VA-276-628-3975

Let Leinbach Services Inc. be your plumber, heating, air conditioning,  electrician and handyman. We have locations in Kingsport, TN, Johnson City, TN, Bristol, TN and Abingdon, VA.

We do:

water heater repair, faucet repair, drain cleaning, toilet repair, toilet replacement, Heating, HVAC, AC, heating and air, heating & cooling, air conditioning, furnace, electrical, wiring installation, electrical wiring, home improvement, house repair, garage door repairs, commercial door repair, commercial door replacement.

Call Leinbach Services Inc if you need the following repairs:

Toilet repair

Faucet repair

Water heater repair

Electrical wiring installation

Heating and air conditioning repair

Door repair

Door installation

Door closer

Home improvement

and more…

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Have you seen “muddy brown” water coming from your faucet, and wondered what would happen if you and other material items were exposed to it?

That brown, red, yellow or orange colored mixture you see is rust. The color changes in what was once clear tap water can be attributed to varying chemical oxidation of rust within the water.

The rust colored water is not harmful if consumed, but can leave stains in clothing if not treated correctly. When mixed with chlorine bleach, the rust reacts causing permanent stains on clothing.

Two major sources liable for the rust causing “brown water” are your local Water Board’s water mains or your copper or galvanized steel pipe plumbing.

In order to determine the cause of discolored water there are specific factors that you can look for.

Some of the most common indications that the problem is the Water Board’s distribution system include…

1. Clear water at one point which suddenly became discolored
2. Only cold water is discolored
3. There is discolored water at all faucets after running the water for several minutes

Indication that plumbing is the problem include…

1. When first used on a daily basis, the water is discolored
2. Water clears after a few minutes
3. Discoloration is only at one or several faucets, but not all
4. Discoloration only occurs in hot water

Still unsure of what is causing your discolored water? Try these few tips…

1. Upon noticing discoloration, turn the faucet off
2. Take a glass or white bowl to the main water faucet of your home, apartment or business
   1. If you receive clear water from this faucet, your plumbing is most likely the problem
   2. Leave the main water faucet run wide open for approximately two minutes
      1. If discoloration continues to occur, contact your water department.

If the discoloration is caused by rusty pipes, replacing some piping can improve the problem, or make it worse. Using the same kind of piping is a key component in replacing pipes.

Contact Leinbach Services for more information about all your plumbing, electrical, handyman, hvac and commercial door hardware problems. We have locations in Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol, TN and Abingdon, VA.

Kingsport-239-3147                       Johnson City-282-4983

Bristol,TN-423-764-0126             Abingdon, VA-276-628-3975

Let Leinbach Services Inc. be your plumber, heating, air conditioning,  electrician and handyman. We have locations in Kingsport, TN, Johnson City, TN, Bristol, TN and Abingdon, VA.

We do:

water heater repair, faucet repair, drain cleaning, toilet repair, toilet replacement, Heating, HVAC, AC, heating and air, heating & cooling, air conditioning, furnace, electrical, wiring installation, electrical wiring, home improvement, house repair, garage door repairs, commercial door repair, commercial door replacement.

Call Leinbach Services Inc if you need the following repairs:

Toilet repair

Faucet repair

Water heater repair

Electrical wiring installation

Heating and air conditioning repair

Door repair

Door installation

Door closer

Home improvement

and more…

AC,air conditioning, heating and air conditioning, HVAC, electrician, plumber,Handyman,water heater repair,wiring installation, faucet repair, You can Call 24 hours

Whether you spell our name Lineback, Linebaugh, Lineback, Leinback, we still want to be your plumber, electrician, heater, faucet and toilet repair company that you call.

$5,000 toilet

A toilet is a toilet, but not to someone who likes to save money and help the environment. As with other material items, the more expensive, the better the product in some cases. Yet, sometimes the extra money spent is on product branding and features.

While “behind the seat” technologies vary, performance is what really matters. As passed in a 1992 Environmental Protection Agency Act beginning in 1994, U.S. Federal Law requires new residential and commercial toilets to use no more than 1.6 gallons per flush. Toilets made prior to this federal law water regulation are not affected by this law. Yet, home and business owners are encouraged to upgrade existing facilities to comply with water conservation efforts.

The performance of a toilet is based on how well it removes waste in one flush. Higher costs will not guarantee better performance. The toilet specifics, i.e. brand, color, style and features will determine the cost difference.

Generally, the less amount of water used within a toilet for waste removal can be considered a Low-Flow toilet. It uses gravity and atmospheric pressure, so less water is required to remove human waste.

Improved toilet technologies are referred to as High Efficiency Toilets. These toilets may be dual flush or single flush using gravity fed and pressure assist techniques in a siphonic or wash-down method.

• Dual Flush toilets give the user the option to push one button to flush liquid waste using only .8 gallons of water, and another for solid using 1.6 gallons typically using the wash-down method.
  • A Dual Flush Conversion kit is available for a low price giving the owner the option of converting a standard toilet to an environmentally friendly dual flush unit.

Waste removal methods determine how often a toilet will clog.

The siphon method which is used in traditional older toilets pulls the waste from the bowl. In order to create the siphon action, a smaller trapway and larger water area is needed causing clogs often. In the siphon-flush system, the user pushes a lever or button, forcing the water up into the tank siphon passageway which then empties the water in the tank into the bowl.

On the other hand, the wash-down method uses water pressure requiring less water to push the waste out of the bowl. This method of toilet has a larger trap-way which reduces clogging.

Leinbach Services Inc. has four locations to serve you in Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol TN, and Abingdon, VA.

Leinbach Services Inc. can take care of all your plumbing, electrical, hvac, handyman and commercial door hardware needs.

Kingsport-239-3147                             Johnson City-282-4983

Bristol, TN-423-764-0126                Abingdon, VA- 276-628-3975

Let Leinbach Services Inc. be your plumber, heating, air conditioning,  electrician and handyman. We have locations in Kingsport, TN, Johnson City, TN, Bristol, TN and Abingdon, VA.

We do:

water heater repair, faucet repair, drain cleaning, toilet repair, toilet replacement, Heating, HVAC, AC, heating and air, heating & cooling, air conditioning, furnace, electrical, wiring installation, electrical wiring, home improvement, house repair, garage door repairs, commercial door repair, commercial door replacement.

Call Leinbach Services Inc if you need the following repairs:

Toilet repair

Faucet repair

Water heater repair

Electrical wiring installation

Heating and air conditioning repair

Door repair

Door installation

Door closer

Home improvement

and more…

AC,air conditioning, heating and air conditioning, HVAC, electrician, plumber,Handyman,water heater repair,wiring installation, faucet repair, You can Call 24 hours

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Have you ever thought of what would happen if you switched the wires within an electrical receptacle? Reverse Polarity, a connection of the hot wire to the neutral terminal and neutral wire to the hot terminal of a receptacle, is an unseen hazard.

Any receptacle has the capability to have reverse polarity. In most cases, you will not know that an outlet’s polarity is reversed. Yet, it can be dangerous when connected to certain types of lamps or equipment creating risk of shock, shortage and electrical fire.

On a plug, one prong is slightly larger than the other. The larger of the two is neutral, the smaller is hot. When using a three-prong plug device such as a surge protector, the circular prong acts as the ground providing stability for your electronic/appliance while minimizing the risk of a shortage and shock.

The question remains, why would someone want to reverse the polarity in a receptacle? Perhaps you rewire your home or business, or have new construction; there’s always a chance that by mistake, the wiring could be cross-connected to any receptacle.

Although reverse polarity within a receptacle may not be bad in some cases, it’s a matter of detection.

If you feel your outlet(s) may be wired incorrectly, consult Leinbach Services Inc. for an electrical inspection. We have locations in Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol,TN and Abingdon, VA.

Kingsport-239-3147                  Johnson City-282-4983

Bristol, TN-423-764-0126         Abingdon, VA 276-628-3975

Let Leinbach Services Inc. be your heating, air conditioning, plumber, electrician and handyman. We have locations in Kingsport, TN, Johnson City, TN, Bristol, TN and Abingdon, VA.

We do:

water heater repair, faucet repair, drain cleaning, toilet repair, toilet replacement, Heating, HVAC, AC, heating and air, heating & cooling, air conditioning, furnace, electrical, wiring installation, electrical wiring, home improvement, house repair, garage door repairs, commercial door repair, commercial door replacement.

Call Leinbach Services Inc if you need the following repairs:

Toilet repair

Faucet repair

Water heater repair

Electrical wiring installation

Heating and air conditioning repair

Door repair

Door installation

Door closer

Home improvement

and more…

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Whether you spell our name Lineback, Linebaugh, Lineback, Leinback, we still want to be your plumber, electrician, heater, faucet and toilet repair company that you call.

Each drain has specific reasons why they become clogged.

KITCHEN CLOGS

Accumulation of grease and food are the main causes of kitchen drain clogs.

BATHROOM CLOGS

Bathroom drains are clogged by most personal cleansing products. Lotions, soaps, shaving creams and other personal products contain oils and waxes which build up, in turn, slowing and eventually stopping drainage. Toilet clogs are mainly caused by an excess of toilet paper flushed per flush, or by other miscellaneous items.

PREVENTION

Preventing clogs isn’t as hard as you may think. A drain screen stops most clogs by catching any loose particles such as food or hair.

Yet, taking immediate action at first sign of slow drainage is the best way to prevent clogging.

If your drain is completely stopped, the typical plunger technique may not always be the best option. Drain cleansers can corrode pipe walls causing holes within your pipe system.

If you need plumbing services, contact Leinbach Services inc.. We have locations in Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol, TN and Abingdon, VA.

Kingsport- 239-3147                                                          Johnson City- 282-4983

Bristol, TN- 423-764-0126                                    Abingdon, VA- 276-628-3975

Let Leinbach Services Inc. be your heating, air conditioning, plumber, electrician and handyman. We have locations in Kingsport, TN, Johnson City, TN, Bristol, TN and Abingdon, VA.

We do:

water heater repair, faucet repair, drain cleaning, toilet repair, toilet replacement, Heating, HVAC, AC, heating and air, heating & cooling, air conditioning, furnace, electrical, wiring installation, electrical wiring, home improvement, house repair, garage door repairs, commercial door repair, commercial door replacement.

Call Leinbach Services Inc if you need the following repairs:

Toilet repair

Faucet repair

Water heater repair

Electrical wiring installation

Heating and air conditioning repair

Door repair

Door installation

Door closer

Home improvement

and more…

AC,air conditioning, heating and air conditioning, HVAC, electrician, plumber,Handyman,water heater repair,wiring installation, faucet repair, You can Call 24 hours

Whether you spell our name Lineback, Linebaugh, Lineback, Leinback, we still want to be your plumber, electrician, heater, faucet and toilet repair company that you call.

Electrical wiring is to blame for over 40,000 home fires annually. When an electrical arc fault occurs, high temperatures are produced creating risk of ignition of nearby wood, paper and carpets.

There is no way to stop an appliance or electronic device from shorting out, but the risk of an arc fault occurring can be reduced by installing an Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI). An AFCI stops all electric current when detecting change in the charge from hot to neutral.

There are three types of arc fault circuit interrupters; branch/feeder AFCI, outlet circuit and combination.

• Required by the National Electric Code, branch/feeder AFCI’s are installed within a panel board to provide parallel arc protection of the branch or feeder circuit wiring. It also aids in the protection of arcs in the cord sets and supply cords.
• An outlet circuit AFCI is placed at a branch circuit outlet providing protection against arcing within the cord sets and power supply cords plugged into an outlet. This specific AFCI does not provide protection on feed-thru branch circuit conductors.

• Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter

  A combination AFCI is typically a receptacle providing protection downstream of the device for branch circuit wiring, cord sets and power supply cords.

Some electronics such as computers, microwaves and TV’s are equipped with transformers that hold power when not in use as long as it is plugged into a receptacle receiving an electric charge. If an arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) is in place, the AFCI would trip the breaker stopping all electricity to the device if shortage occurs.

Bedroom lamps are high on the list of household items causing arc faulting because of their low voltage shorting making it hard for a circuit breaker to recognize an abnormality in order to trip the breaker. In 2002, the National Electric Code made it a requirement to have an arc fault circuit interrupter installed on all bedroom receptacle outlets.

An arc fault can occur because of damaged or deteriorating wires and cords, yet such causes like the puncturing of the wire insulation due to picture hanging or cable staples, poorly installed outlets or switches, cords caught in doors or under furniture, furniture pushed against plugs in an outlet, natural aging and cord exposure to heat vents and sunlight are also to blame.

In the case of Unit 4 of the Tennessee Valley Authority power plant, an Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter would have prevented the fire caused on December 31, 2009 at the Rogersville, TN, John Sevier Fossil Plant. As quoted by TVA spokesman Scott Brooks, a large electrical panel caught fire when the unit failed and began to arc. To read more on the John Sevier Fossil Plant fire visit www.timesnews.net.

Let Leinbach Services Inc. inspect your wiring. We have locations in Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol TN and Abingdon, VA.

Kingsport- 239-3147                                               Johnson City – 282-4983

Bristol, TN – 423-764-0126                               Abingdon, VA – 276-628-3975

Let Leinbach Services Inc. be your heating, air conditioning, plumber, electrician and handyman. We have locations in Kingsport, TN, Johnson City, TN, Bristol, TN and Abingdon, VA.

We do:

water heater repair, faucet repair, drain cleaning, toilet repair, toilet replacement, Heating, HVAC, AC, heating and air, heating & cooling, air conditioning, furnace, electrical, wiring installation, electrical wiring, home improvement, house repair, garage door repairs, commercial door repair, commercial door replacement.

Call Leinbach Services Inc if you need the following repairs:

Toilet repair

Faucet repair

Water heater repair

Electrical wiring installation

Heating and air conditioning repair

Door repair

Door installation

Door closer

Home improvement

and more…

AC,air conditioning, heating and air conditioning, HVAC, electrician, plumber,Handyman,water heater repair,wiring installation, faucet repair, You can Call 24 hours

Whether you spell our name Lineback, Linebaugh, Lineback, Leinback, we still want to be your plumber, electrician, heater, faucet and toilet repair company that you call.

In today’s economy, every dollar saved is a dollar earned. What better way to do so by also conserving energy with the dwindling of natural resources.

For a home using 41 gallons or less hot water daily, installing a tank-less water heater can be 24-34% more energy-efficient than a conventional tank. In other words, the higher amount of hot water used by a business or household, the less energy-efficient a tank-less heater is saving the consumer little money. To receive up to a possible 50% greater energy savings, installing a tank-less water heater at each hot water outlet is feasible.

According to AEP local division, Appalachian Power, it is not required that a resident replace their transformer on the circumstances of what kind of water heater they put into their home, although an upgrade of service may be needed depending on the wattage. A new/more powerful transformer may be needed for major “plant-type” businesses.

“With the installation of an electric tank-less water heater, an upgrade of service of 400 amps may be needed which will be evaluated by the electrician upon inspection,” stated Johnson City Power Board engineer, Travis Jones.  “If the transformer is in need of being replaced by that of a more powerful one, the cost will run around $700 billed to the customer.”

“For new construction, the underground electrical configuration is capable to comply with the services of an electric tankless water heater.”

The electric tankless water heater is a high power appliance heating water on demand making peak electricity needs substantial to that of the traditional tank heater. Depending on the climate and model, an electric tank-less water heater provides 3-8 gallons per minute of shower temperature water.

Ultimately, it all depends on the electric providers within your area.
For more information on electric tank-less water heaters, contact Leinbach Services or your local energy providers.

Call Leinbach Services Inc. for your plumbing, electrical, hvac, handyman and commercial door hardware repairs. We have locations in Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol, TN and Abingdon, VA.

Kingsport 239-3147                            Johnson City 282-4983

Bristol-423-764-0126                     Abingdon, VA 276-628-3975

Call Leinbach Services Inc if you need the following repairs:

Toilet repair

Faucet repair

Water heater repair

Electrical wiring installation

Heating and air conditioning repair

Door repair

Door installation

Door closer

Home improvement

and more…

AC,air conditioning, heating and air conditioning, HVAC, electrician, plumber,Handyman,water heater repair,wiring installation, faucet repair, You can Call 24 hours

Whether you spell our name Lineback, Linebaugh, Lineback, Leinback, we still want to be your plumber, electrician, heater, faucet and toilet repair company that you call.

There are three types of ground fault circuit interrupters; receptacle, circuit breaker and portable.

Receptacle GFCI

-Receptacle GFCI’s fit into the standard outlet box found throughout the home. Not only can this type protect against ground-faults, but also can protect other electrical outlets further “down stream” within the branch circuit. A ground fault receptacle is equipped with a test and reset button allowing you to test if your ground fault is working properly.

Circuit Breaker GFCI

-Circuit breakers give protection against selected circuits installed within a panel. In the case of a ground-fault, it will not only shut off electricity but also will trip when a short circuit or overload occurs.

Portable GFCI

-Portable ground fault circuit interrupters act as a normal outlet plugging into a receptacle allowing another appliance or electronic to be plugged into it. An extension cord combined with a GFCI gives you flexibility using receptacles which are unprotected.

Your body can provide an unintentional course for an electric current. In most cases, the person would serve as the conduit resulting in being burned, injured, severely shocked or even electrocuted.

Electricity works by the flow of electrons forced by voltage through a current running from a negative source to a positive. If an electric current is leaking from somewhere, electricity follows the path of something considered to be grounded, or cannot hold a charge. If an object is grounded it is incapable of holding electric charge and is given the term of an insulator.

In other words, an insulator is not an electricity conductor. Insulators (Porcelain, plastic, rubber, glass and composite polymer materials, i.e. wood, brick) are unable to conduct flow of electricity due to the lack of electrons present, causing an object to be considered grounded.

For example, your toaster shorted out having wires inside touching the cage made out of aluminum, i.e. one of the best conductors of electricity. You touched the toaster. Unless an insulator is separating you from the floor, you stand the chance of shock or even electrocution.

A good way to prevent something like this from happening is by installing a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). Kitchens, bathrooms, crawl spaces, outdoor receptacles and unfurnished basements are the most common places for GFCI’s.  Homes built to comply with the National Electric Code require GFCI’s in these areas.

Information obtained from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Let Leinbach Services Inc. inspect your wiring. We have locations in Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol TN, and Abingdon, VA. We can repair your electrical, plumbing, hvac, commercial door hardware and handyman needs.

Kingsport, TN 239-3147                    Johnson City, TN 282-4983

Bristol, TN 423-764-0126                  Abingdon, VA 276-628-3975

Call Leinbach Services Inc if you need the following repairs:

Toilet repair

Faucet repair

Water heater repair

Electrical wiring installation

Heating and air conditioning repair

Door repair

Door installation

Door closer

Home improvement

and more…

AC,air conditioning, heating and air conditioning, HVAC, electrician, plumber,Handyman,water heater repair,wiring installation, faucet repair, You can Call 24 hours

Whether you spell our name Lineback, Linebaugh, Lineback, Leinback, we still want to be your plumber, electrician, heater, faucet and toilet repair company that you call.

Our experience with Leinbach Services has restored my faith in customer service.  Our initial contact with Steve from Leinbach Services occurred when one of our rental homes had repeated problems with a new air conditioning unit.  In 18 months we had at least two other companies service the unit with minimal improvement and then our tenent suggested we try Leinbach Services.  They impressed me immediately with their professionalism, courteous and promptness with returning calls, and the technician had the unit functioning properly in no time.  We began using Leinbach Services for all of our rental properties as well as our home.    ?
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All of our subsequent encounters with Leinbach Services have been as great as the first one.  They call when they say they will, show up on time, are respectful, and goes the extra mile.  The technician takes time to explain things thoroughly and is very detailed oriented.  I highly recommend Leinbach Services!

Call Leinbach Services Inc. for your hvac, electrical, plumbing, handyman and commercial door hardware needs. We have locations in Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol, TN and Abingdon, VA.