May 29, 2018 | Drain Cleaning Knowledgebase |
Most instances of clogging in your kitchen sink or one of your toilets are minor, in the sense that that are relatively easy to solve using simple tools such as a plunger or a snake auger. A lot of these clogging problems are isolated in the plumbing fixtures themselves, where the clog may happen. This means they do not affect the functionality of the rest of your plumbing installation. In rarer, yet far from impossible cases, the clogging happens in the main drain line itself. This is when an outside drain clean out can be quite a helpful and vital component on your home sewer. Every plumbing fixture in your home sends wastewater to the public sewer system through your main home sewer line. Once your home sewer is blocked, the problem affects all the fixtures in your plumbing system. Unlike an isolated clogging issue, blockages in the primary drain line are much more difficult to unclog. This can be because of the bigger pipe size, and sometimes tricky access to it. It can also be because of the length of the run of pipe, or turns in the pipe. This is when an outside drain clean out can come in to save your day. What is an Outside Drain Clean Out? All water fixtures in the house connect to the main line, the actual pipe that carries wastewater to either a private or public sewer treatment facility. Almost all drain pipes are buried lower than the frost line (or frost depth) to prevent the water inside from freezing. Being below the frost line also prevents the pipe itself...
May 4, 2018 | Drain Cleaning Knowledgebase |
Knowing how to clean clogged bathtub drain lines in your home can be helpful in more ways than one. Few plumbing fixtures are more expensive and larger than your bathtub. With many different models, sizes, and materials available today, a bathtub means much more than just a place to wash your body. In today’s stressful world, you may even treat it as meditative reprieve. Your bathtub can act as a place where submerging your body into the tub is an experience of unimaginable luxury. A bathtub is typically large enough to occupy most of the space in a small bathroom. The aesthetically pleasant fixture and all the comfort it has to offer can go away, however, with a simple clog. So be aware of the issue and take a good care of your bathtub to prevent slow draining or even standing water. In the event clogging happens, there are some things you can do before calling a professional. Three steps to clean a clogged bathtub drain A clogged bathtub doesn’t happen in an instant. The problem starts small with a noticeable symptom: slow draining. Many things can cause such issues, including but not limited to accumulation of hair, soap scum, and dissolved metals in hard water. The good thing is that you can almost always be able to fix the problem yourself in just several minutes without harsh chemicals or calling a plumber. Follow these steps: 1. Remove the Stopper As easy as it may sound, certain bathtub models offer vague instruction on how to access the crossbar (the pipe that connects to your drain system). Depending on the...
Feb 26, 2018 | Drain Cleaning Knowledgebase |
Right now, you are probably patiently (or not so patiently) waiting for the snow and inclement weather to go away, and for the spring flowers to sprout up. We know you are waiting for the day you can start preparing your home for spring. However, while winter is still here, there are some things you can do to ensure your drains remain clean throughout the rest of the winter. Now is a great time to give your home’s plumbing systems a thorough check. That means asking the question “Where can I find a high quality drain cleaning services near me“. Nobody wants to go through the experience of sewer blockage. Sewer clogs will result in awful smells, water damage, and a loss of patience and money. You need to check your plumbing system, and take preventative maintenance measures to protect your plumbing. This will help you protect your home against any future plumbing problems. At your home, having access to clean running water is essential for bathing, cleaning, cooking meals, etc. All of these daily tasks will require the use of a significant amount of fresh water. Without being able to access safe water properly, many homes will find their daily lives interrupted. If you ignore your plumbing system’s needs, including maintenance, cleaning, and repairs, you could put yourself and your home in an awkward position. Part of the use of potable water includes the disposal of same. When drain problems arise, that question comes up: Where are there sewer and drain cleaning services near me? Re-Activate Your Systems Like many people, you probably shut down your water hoses,...
Feb 15, 2018 | Drain Cleaning Knowledgebase |
Every home has its little quirks. The creaky stair, the laundry light that flickers, the occasional rumble when your neighbor runs their laundry machines. You get used to these things, and most of them are not that inconvenient. For New Yorkers, slow and clogging drains is just another one of those common features you get used to about a house. Over the years we all develop a few special tricks for hooking out tangles of hair, and breaking up whatever tends to accumulate in our drains. However, the vast majority of people are using makeshift tools and supplies found around the house for their DIY drain work. If you really want to take control of the regular drain problems, the best solution is to hire a professional. However, you can also build yourself a drain cleaning kit that can handle some issues on your own. This drain cleaning kit should be able to address several kinds of clogs when it becomes time to ‘encourage’ one of your drains to clear. How to Pack Your Emergency Drain Cleaning Kit The first thing to decide is what you’re going to put your drain kit in to make it easy to pack and carry around as a single all-inclusive unit. There are a variety of options mostly dependent on just how mobile you want the kit to be. If you want something that lives under the bathroom sink, a shower caddy is a great approach. You can also pack it in a large reusable grocery bag, a toolbox, or a mop bucket. Most people stick with the bucket or shower caddy. Cannister...
Feb 5, 2018 | Drain Cleaning Knowledgebase |
Let’s face it, most drains in NYC buildings are old, and the connection to the sewers is often even older. While the state of your drains is your responsibility, there’s not a lot you can do about preventing the need for drain cleaning services. The fact that the vast majority New York drains are prone to clogs and other types of misbehavior, makes some drain knowledge valuable. In most cases, the best you can do is treat your drains gently, hope for the best. You should also know the best drain cleaning services to call if the situation gets out of hand. To help you keep your drains in as close to good working order as possible, we have put together a few tips that will lower the chances of clogs and corrosion for every drain in your house. Use the Garbage Disposal Sparingly The first issue to address is your garbage disposal, if you have one, and putting food down the drain in general. The garbage disposal is a complex mechanism made of sharp spinning blades to essentially dice up any food you try to send down the drain. However, this does not stop the food from being sticky or creating a trap for other more solid particles to get caught in. In addition, ground up food creates a lining of grease when introduced into your drain pipes. Garbage disposals are best used for things like fruit and vegetable peels. Clear your dinner plates over the trash can first, then rise anything stuck into the garbage disposal. This should significantly reduce the amount of sticky, greasy food that...
Jan 8, 2018 | Drain Cleaning Knowledgebase |
For the most part, we do not want to think about our drains. Every home sends gallons of water each day, along with other things, down the drains to get them out of the house. For many people, washing something away is about the same as throwing it away. There is just one problem, everything that washes away has to go down your drains. In truth, all sorts of things can go wrong with a drain, and you will then require drain cleaning services. Drain issues can be things such as a rusting pipe becoming clogged with corrosion. Sometimes hard water could have built a mineral-deposit plug in your drain. A more frequent cause is food from your garbage disposal gumming up the works. Even more common issues are wads of hair and soap from the shower drain or sink clogging your drain pipes. One thing is for sure, if you notice one of the five following signs, and the plunger does not do the trick, it may be time for professional drain cleaning services. 1) Slow Draining Fixtures Require Drain Cleaning Services Slow draining is the one that everyone is familiar with. We have all dealt with little sink clogs, and most parents have even had to figure out the u-trap to rescue some small toy or other dropped down the drain. Slow draining often manifests as a drain that will clear but cannot keep up with the sink. If water tends to build up as if it were clogged, then slowly lowers down the drain, this is slow draining. This means that there is a partial blockage...
