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Darin Fisher Designer Kitchens
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Save Supply Company
Forover80yearsSaveSupplyCompanyhasprovidedWestVirginiawithquality kitchen andbathroomproducts at very affordable prices. Whetheryousimplyneeda faucetor anentire kitchen,ourdesignerswillworkwithyou throughout your project. Save Supply Company offers a large varietyof kitchencabinets,bathroomcabinets,countertops,appliances,whirlpooltubs,bath tubs,handicap accessible tubs and showers, sinks, faucets,andsomuchmore.
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Owner(s):Monty Coles
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Brands: Quality CabinetsJim Bishop CabinetsWoodpro Bath CabinetryAdorn Bath CabinetryCorian CountertopsAcryline Whirlpool Tubs
Established: 1929
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday8am - 5pm
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Camel Technologies
Since it's inception in 1991 Camel Technologies has grown to becomeone of the largest security, safe and lock dealers inWV. Camel is a locallyowned and operated company providing a multitude of security relatedservices, including video, fire, burglar and access control systems to bothcommercial and residential customers.Additional services include hometheaters, audio, automated lighting systems, locksmith services and thesales and servicing of safes and vaults. We have built a reputation ofproviding outstanding service, exemplifying our motto "We Go The ExtraMile".Amajorportionofournewbusinesscomes fromreferralsbyexistingCamel customers.Weprovide24-houremergencyserviceandmonitoringof all systems, regardless ofmanufacturer.
Camel Technologies1326 Ohio Ave • Dunbar, WV 25064
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Owner: Ronald McVey
Specialty: Commercial &Residential Security
Brands: First Alert, Honeywell, LiteTouch, Multi Lock, Medeco
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Home Access, Incorporated
Home Access, IncorporatedP.O. Box 826 • Cabin Creek, WV 25305(304) 595-5671 • fax: (304) 595-5800email: [email protected]: www.myhomeaccess.com
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Owner: Joe Ferrell
Specialty: Personal AccessibilityEquipment
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License #:WV030658
Area(s):Most of West Virginia
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Kerstein's One HourHeating & Air Conditioning
Weofferservicework7am to 7pm Monday through Saturday and 8amto 4pm on Sunday at our regular low rates.We are here to serve you. Wewillscheduleappointments tohaveourComfortAdvisers tocometoyourhomeandperform an engineering analysis and go over all of your options with youthroughout theday,eveningorweekend,at your convenience.Wehave thebestselection of products and services available to meet all of your home comfortneeds.Weareprofessionalswhoknowgas furnaces,airconditioners,heatpumps,geothermal heat pumps, air cleaners, air purifiers, humidity control, zoning, andductdesign.Wespecialize in indoorairqualityandcomfort.WehaveservedWestVirginia since before World War II and been located in our current location onTennesseeAvenue in Charleston since 1965.We look forward to serving y
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Owner: George Toler
Specialty: Home comfort systems
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Kerstein's Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
Heat your homewith the cleanest and one of themost efficient heatand air conditioning systems on the market. Use the heat stored in theearth toheatyourhomeallwinter.Usetheearth tostore theheat removedfrom your home in the summer. 30%more efficient than a standard HeatPump and lasts up to three times longer. Use the same system to supplyhot water for your home.Act now and let the IRS cover up to 30% of theinstalled price of your new Geothermal System. Total investment can bereclaimed in as little as 8 years. Expected Life 30 Years. Don't purchase astandardheat pumpor aGas furnaceandCentralAir Conditioning systemuntil you have checked out the unbelievable savings that Geothermal hasto offer. ServingWestVirginia since beforeWorldWar II.
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Owner: George Toler
Specialty: Geothermal Heat Pumps
Brands: One Hour, Carrier, Amana,Goodman, Advanced GeothermalTechnologies, Geocell, Geocomfort
Hours: 7AM-7PM Monday-Saturday,8-4 Sunday
Established: 1932
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Owner(s): Bob Ritenour
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Alan & Rose Windows and Doors
Why pay up to $800 per window when you can purchase the samewindow fromAlan and RoseWindows for less than a third of the price?Beingdirectwith themanufactures,weoffer abroad rangeof Products
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Owner(s): Alan & Rose Maddox
Specialty: Replacement Windows,Doors,Patio Doors, Sun Rooms.
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Alford CleanSpace provides a service, which totally encapsulates thecrawlspaceofyourhouse,drastically reducingmoistureandeliminating therootcauseofmanyallergyproblems-MOLD!Awonderful side-effectof theCleanSpace encapsulation process is that with the drastic reduction inhumidityunder yourhouse,yourheatingandcooling systemdoesn't havetowork nearly as hard to keep your homecomfortable so you'll also havea reduction in your energy costs.
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St. Albans Windows Manufacturing & Siding Company has been servingthe tri-state area for 52 years and has been voted "Best in the Valley" forten years running. The company prides itself knowing that tens ofthousands of satisfied residential and commercial customers have calledon them over the years, and that they have earned an excellent reputationfor quality products and service. St. Albans Windows not only manufacturestop quality window products, but they have their own staff that installsthem, no sub-contractors. St. Albans Windows invites you to call for a freein home estimate or stop by their factory and showroom. You will be happyyou did. They are a great company to do business with.
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Outdoor Lighting Perspectives
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives lighting designers approach each homeasablankcanvas,drinking in thearchitectural details, landscapehighlightsand open spaces before crafting a lighting design that draws attention tothebestaspectsofall of these things.Theresults reflectyourdesires - fromcreating an airy space for play, to announcing themajestic facade of yourdistinctive home.
TheOutdoorLightingPerspectivesmission is toenhancethebeautyandsafety of your home, and extend your evening leisure time outdoors, byproviding unparalleled exterior illumination. Our custom lighting solutionsdeliver heightened aesthetics and practical visibility and security worthevery dollar invested.
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Owner(s): Rod & Judy Lumpkin
License:WV# 030779
Area(s):West Virginia and SomeSurrounding Areas
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