Drain Cleaning

Everything You Need To Know About Using A Plumber’s Snake

A plumber’s snake, also known as an auger, drain snake, or plumbing snake, is a tool used by plumbers to clear clogs and blockages from drains and pipes. The history of the plumbing snake dates back to the early 20th Century when indoor plumbing became more prevalent in households. Prior to the invention of the […]

Are Drain Cleaners Safe for My Drains?

Every homeowner has faced a clogged drain of some kind, whether a small bathroom sink drain, toilet, or shower drain. Most of us whip out our faithful plunger and have at it! However, a plunger won’t get to the bottom of drains because they have bathroom products and hair combined that get wrapped around our […]

6 Ways To Clear A Clogged or Slow-Moving Drain

6 Ways To Clear Clogged or Slow Moving Drains

The most frequent reasons for drain blockages in private homes is grease, sludge, bathroom product, and paper product such as paper towels and wipes. Although, in most cases, a clog can be cleared using our handy plunger or small household drain snake. Then there are those though drains that require a plumbing professional, especially when […]

How To Fix Those Slimy Smelly Drains

Does your bathroom drains stink? Well, you’re not alone. The stuff that ends up in our drains, such as toothpaste, hair, dead skin cells, and hair products, is a recipe for a stinky sink. The black gunk that builds up in your sink that causes the smell is called bio-slime. It’s a bacteria that forms […]

drain camera inspection of your sewer line

5 Reasons Why You Should Have A Camera Inspection To Prevent Drain Problems

Even in the best-kept homes, clogged drains and leaky pipes may be typical plumbing issues, especially in older homes. While you can address most clogged drains using a plunger, other plumbing issues may go unnoticed until it’s too late. With today’s plumbing technologies, we should not wait for a major sewer main or drainpipe to back up […]

How To Get Rid Of Stinky Drains

If you’re like most of us, we don’t give our drains much thought until something goes wrong. Unfortunately, a stinky or clogged drain is often the origin of these unpleasant odors in your bathroom and kitchen. If you want to avoid odors in your showers, sinks, and kitchen drains, they must all be kept cleaned to avoid the […]

My Toilet and Clogged Drains. The Plumbing Basics

All Options For Cleaning My Own Clogged Drains

If you’re a homeowner, you’ll agree we’re always trying to save a few bucks on home repairs. Unfortunately, some of us pull the trigger on even minor clogged drains and call the plumber right away. Some prefer pulling out every gadget and chemical before they throw in the towel. Fortunately, most of us know our […]

What Are Drain Flies and how do we get rid of them?

Drain flies may occur much more often than the average person realizes. Have you ever walked into a kitchen only to discover small flying insects? What are they, and where do they come from? Some people might think they are flies, gnats, or even moths. What is the story behind these flying bugs? The flying bugs are called […]

Plumber’s Snake Or Hydro Jetting?

Every homeowner will experience a clogged drain at some point. While most drains get cleared using a simple plunger, others need a professional drain cleaning service. Depending on the obstruction causing the drain to back up will determine the method used for clearing your drain. Most companies use an auger, commonly called a plumber’s snake. The plumber’s […]

So What’s The Real Scoop On Drain Cleaners

Three Types of Drain Cleaners There are three types of chemical drain cleaners: caustic, oxidizing, and acid drain cleaners. Caustic drain cleaner contains lye and potassium hydroxide, which you will also find in industrial products. There are two familiar drain cleaning brands that we easily recognize, Drano® and Liquid Plumber®, both of which are caustic […]

The Facts About Hydro Jetting Drain Service

If you’re a homeowner, you’ve probably have experienced a clogged drain at some point. In most cases, it’s a backed-up bathroom sink, but these smaller drains don’t qualify for hydro jetting drain services. These types of clogs happen all too often but could easily get cleared by the average do-it-yourselfer, usually the homeowner. However, if […]

The Good & Bad On Liquid Drain Cleaners

No plumbing company is ever going to recommend liquid drain cleaners to clear a clogged drain. Instead, we hear endless stories on how bad they are for our water pipes and the environment. But the fact is, some of the top brands, such as Drano® and Liquid Plumber®, have proven to be effective in clearing […]

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