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America's Best Choice Windows and More

4522 White's Ferry Rd
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America's Best Choice Windows and More

4522 White's Ferry Rd
2.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
15 years of experience

America's Best Choice uses a strict screening process when hiring the professionals who perform work in customers' homes. We continually monitor their work and demand that they treat the customer's home and property in a way that exceeds expectations. The installation materials we use are the best in the industry. Our employees will make certain that all customer questions are answered before, during and after the installation of your products is complete. Insurance For Your Peace Of Mind Product Warranty Public Liability Insurance Workmen's Compensation Insurance Property Damage Insurance

America's Best Choice uses a strict screening process when hiring the professionals who perform work in customers' homes. We continually monitor their work and demand that they treat the customer's home and property in a way that exceeds expectations. The installation materials we use are the best in the industry. Our employees will make certain that all customer questions are answered before, during and after the installation of your products is complete. Insurance For Your Peace Of Mind Product Warranty Public Liability Insurance Workmen's Compensation Insurance Property Damage Insurance

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Some causes of brown well water—like excess tannins or dissolved iron—don’t pose a health risk. In other cases, harmful bacteria might be the culprit. If your well water has suddenly turned brown, it’s a good idea to use a home water test kit to get a better sense of what’s going on with your water. Consider calling a professional for an expert opinion before drinking the water and hoping for the best.

Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

Professional testing for lead paint costs about $300, ranging from about $250 to $700, depending on the square footage, accessibility, and location. However, testing for lead paint with a DIY home-testing kit costs about $25, but doesn’t guarantee accurate results. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends using a lead test kit that complies with the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, which has strict criteria for ensuring a more accurate reading.

Common home surfaces to test for lead include:

  • Walls

  • Windows

  • Doors

  • Molding and trim

  • Railings

Some of the signs that could mean your water is contaminated, such as cloudiness or bubbliness, could also be non-problems that don’t affect your water’s potability. However, if your water smells or tastes strange, it’s a good idea to stop drinking it and test it immediately. If your well water is contaminated, the best way to discover that is to test it.

With regular testing, treatment, and maintenance, water from a community well should be safe to drink. Unfortunately, the EPA does not regulate private wells, and contamination can happen. 

If you have doubts about the quality and safety of your drinking water, you have options for testing. You can pick up kits from your local home supply store or harvest samples and send them to a local testing facility. To get the most complete water quality testing and system diagnosis, seek a local well professional. They know what to test for and can recommend and implement a longer-lasting solution.

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