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You may be surprised to find that a lot of debris goes down the shower drain. Over time, this can build up, causing a slow moving drain. There are a few things you can try at home to stop this common plumbing problem. Unclog By Hand As long as the blockage isn’t deeper in your…
Frozen pipes are often a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Fortunately, there is a lot you can do as a homeowner to reduce the chance of your pipes freezing. Take time to address the following recommendations as temperature wind chills have dropped below freezing this winter already. Proactive Measures Take inventory of the uninsulated pipes in the…
Garbage disposals clogs can form for a number of reasons. Often, it is from putting items down the drain that should not be disposed of in this way. It may also have to do with a lack of water or due to how the ground up food reacts when it comes in contact with moisture….

Understanding the Purpose of a Backflow Preventer Your plumbing system should keep clean water flowing in one direction. Sudden pressure changes from water main breaks or heavy usage can force water to reverse direction. This reversal, called backflow, allows contaminated water from irrigation systems, fire sprinklers, or other sources to enter your drinking water. A…
If you are a business, you are heavily reliant on your building’s services. It is obvious to most business owners that if a service like phone or internet goes down, they are stuck. However, many do not realize or think about the potential problems with their Commercial and Industrial Plumbing which can be just as…

Tree roots are nature’s way of searching for water, unfortunately, that sometimes means they find your sewer line. Root intrusion is one of the most common causes of major drain blockages and sewer backups, especially in older homes with clay or cast iron pipes. How Roots Invade Sewer Lines Roots are naturally drawn to moisture…