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Number: 100. That’s how many years MB HAYNES has been serving the AVL community, offering a range of services from electrical to plumbing to heating and cooling.

A little history: The company was founded by 26-year-old Asheville native Marion Blackburn Haynes during the “Electric Boom” of the 1920s. As they celebrate 100 years in business, the pros at MB HAYNES are here to answer your homeownership questions.

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Plumbing is just one of the company’s areas of expertise | Photo via MB HAYNES

From flooded basements to plumbing that isn’t up-to-code, we’ve all heard tales of homeownership nightmares — and have plenty of questions that we’re afraid to ask, like:

🌬. How often should I be replacing my air filters?
🚽 How do I unclog my toilet without calling for help?
🚰 What can’t I pour down my sink… and why?
🔥 Should I turn my water heater off if I’m going on vacation?
🚿 Why do I have to wait so long for hot water in my bathroom when it’s so close to the water heater?
❄️ How do I know if it’s time to replace my A/C unit?
🌬 What is the difference between ‘auto’ and ‘cool/heat’ on my thermostat?
💧 Is a tankless water heater better than a traditional one?

Just to name a few.

To help you get ahead of potential home issues, we’re asking you to send us all of the confusing questions + concerns you have. And there’s no such thing as a stupid question.

We’ll share your questions with the pros at MB HAYNES and report back with their expert tips in an upcoming article.

So, what do you want to know?

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