One of the leading plumbing expenses for property owners stems from unmaintained storm drains and sewers. From clogged toilets to potentially catastrophic floods and sewage leaks, many of these plumbing emergencies can be avoided through preventative maintenance and inspections. Whether you are looking to purchase a new home or have owned your home for years, it is important you schedule a video …
There is an old rule in engineering, construction, and other hands-on sciences that redundancies in a system are always a good idea. If you are building a rope bridge, for example, use twice as much as rope as you need to get the job done and reinforce the supports. It is linked to the adage that it is better to be safe than sorry. In plumbing, one of the most important yet often forgotten …
While everyone should know that you can’t flush disposable wet wipes down the toilet, many people still insist on doing it. Disposable and flushable wet wipes are too thick to be flushed down the toilet. They’re not safe for septic systems like many brands advertise. In New York, they have such a problem with wet wipes being flushed down the toilet, that they have had massive clogs, which has …
Don’t Let A Clogged Sink Stay Clogged Some people tend to leave a clog to sit for a while, and they figure that they’ll just run less water into the sink, so the clog won’t be so bothersome. It’s possible for clogs to get worse over time, especially when more and more junk is going down the sink. Bathrooms will allow toothpaste, soap scum, hair, and even cotton products to go down the drain, and …
Furniture and carpeting is not the only items in your Columbia home that can suffer due to cat and dog’s hair shedding, but inside and outdoor pipes suffer as well. This potential issue can be prevented by just ensuring that a few simple measures are taken and followed at all times, by every household member. Close Toilet Lid It is common to often find your cherished pet drinking water from the …
One of the advantages of relying upon professional cleaning and maintenance of household pipes by a professional plumbing company involves freedom from relying upon commercially available (but harsh) chemical drain cleaning products. Homeowners can sanitize and clean toilet bowls, sinks and other fixtures in the bathroom and kitchen effectively without utilizing this potentially hazardous class of …
There are a number of reasons for having a building’s drains cleaned annually. Over time, dirt and food can become trapped inside of pipes and potentially cause clogging. Unclogging drains could be an expensive task, and could possibly involve the removal and replacement of clogged pipes. Regularly cleaning drains could help prevent clogging. Clogged Pipes from Neglect Neglecting to clean pipes …
Clogged drains are a common household problem, and fixing them can be time consuming and expensive. We tend to just dump everything down the drain without thinking about the consequences. According to Home Advisor, a moderate to severe clog can cost around $211 dollars! Clogged drains are not only an annoying problem, but it can also shorten the lifespan of your pipes. Preventative maintenance …
Making sure that the drains in the home are free and clear from clogs and debris will help to keep the plumbing system in the home working efficiently and effectively. When the drains are clogged it interrupts the ability to perform basic tasks, and can cause major damage to the plumbing. Cleaning the drains on a regular schedule can help to avoid the blockages that deplete normal living …
Each summer we look around our home and begin to carry out the much needed maintenance that is usually needed after a difficult winter of freezing temperatures, rain and often snow. One area that is often ignored is the drainage system within a home, keeping up with regular drain cleaning can mean the difference between a low cost visit from a plumber or an expensive plumbing repair. Most …
When your sink is not draining the way it did before, you have a few options. You could try to fix it yourself. After all, it was just working yesterday, right? We all know how to Google for information and we all love to save money. There are home remedies available, like pouring baking soda and vinegar down the drain to see if that clears up the clog, and sometimes these can work. Unfortunately, …
Tree roots can cause major damage to your sewer line. Sewer line repairs are also some of the most costly and dreaded of all plumbing repairs. Unfortunately, it is completely natural for tree roots to want to grow toward your sewer line. It is an ample source of water as well as nutrients that trees love. Roots will seek out tiny leaks and then penetrate the piping causing many treacherous …
Drain cleaning is important for both residential and commercial properties. A clogged drain, whether it’s a waste or fixture drain, a main drain or a sewer drain, causes a sink or tub to drain slowly, or might keep them from draining at all. Clogged waste drains can even cause a toilet to overflow and potentially make a ghastly mess. Causes of Drain Clogs There are a couple of different causes for …
