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In a Jam? Garbage Disposal Tips

November 22, 2010
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In a Jam? Garbage Disposal Tips

After the invention of the microwave, garbage disposals are one of the most important household items.  With all the cooking going on during the holidays, we get so many garbage disposal related calls the day after thanksgiving up until after New Years!  We’ll find turkey necks, bones, vegetable peel and fruit cores causing disposals...
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Carreers, Education and Realistic Expectations

November 17, 2010
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Carreers, Education and Realistic Expectations

The following article was featured in the Fairfax Times, a local publication to Fairfax County Virginia which was written by proud son and owner of Michael and Son Services, Basim Mansour as he explains his philosophy on life, education and work: I recently read on CNNMoney.com about how nationwide, a staggering 85 percent of...
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Is Your Home Ready For Winter?

November 16, 2010
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Is Your Home Ready For Winter?

In The D.C. metropolitan area our winters can develop relatively quickly and if we learned anything from last year, it’s don’t wait till the last minute to get something done!  We’re not trying to use scare tactics, but as service professionals, we know that anything can go wrong at any moment with your home...
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Michael & Son Services Raises $10,000 for Komen Foundation

November 4, 2010
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It was an exciting week.  Monday’s events turned out better then expected.  Our technicians were more then happy to wear their pink shirts and carry balloons.  Not one person hesitated.  It’s that humility, caring and passion our guys exhibit that makes us lucky to have them.  Everyone knew they were there to contribute to...
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Our Passionately Pink Campaign Has Begun!

October 25, 2010
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Our Passionately Pink Campaign Has Begun!

This morning we kicked off our week long effort to raise $10,000 for Susan G. Komen Passionately Pink for the Cure®.  We arrived at our office at the crack of dawn and passed out pink shirts to all our technicians, blew up pink balloons and lit up all of our LED signs.  Good fun...
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Our Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Starts10/25/10

October 21, 2010
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Our Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Starts10/25/10

The details are in and we’re ready to start raising funds for breast cancer awareness!  From 10/25-10/31/2010 $5 from each service call will go to the Susan G. Komen Passionately pink for the cure foundation.  We’re going to kick things off by getting a couple hundred employees in our new pink shirts, 500 balloons,...
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We're Going Pink For The Cure

October 15, 2010
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We're Going Pink For The Cure

Everyone knows someone that’s been affected by it, but not everyone is trying to do something about it.  We at Michael & Son are promoting Breast Cancer Awareness this month.  Our LED Sign currently displays a bright pink homage to the movement.  Susan G. Komen Passionately Pink for the Cure® supports life-saving research, education,...
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The Michael & Son Technician: Dedication To Perfection

October 12, 2010
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The Michael & Son Technician: Dedication To Perfection

October 7th, our corporate office was flooded with a sea of blue and navy as we held our two-day technician training which was followed by our Quarterly meeting. With approximately 150 technicians scattered around the region, we want to ensure that our beloved customers receive a consistently positive experience that you would expect from...
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A Show of Gratitude: Customer Appreciation

October 7, 2010
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A Show of Gratitude: Customer Appreciation

We’ve made it clear time and time again.  Our goal is to exceed our customer’s expectations and provide a memorable experience.  No matter how big or small the job is, Michael & Son Services will come to your home and provide you with the best service we can possibly provide from Maryland to Virginia. ...
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Our Pride and Joy: The Michael & Son Zamboni

October 4, 2010
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Our Pride and Joy: The Michael & Son Zamboni

This past Friday, the Washington Capitals hosted the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Verizon Center in our hometown of Washington D.C. and wiped them out 5-3 for their 5th straight preseason win.  If you weren’t already aware, Michael & Son is the proud official sponsor of the Caps Zamboni.  My phone buzzed with picture...
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