Drains
Showerhead leaks
As with most things in life, showerheads can and do wear out. It happens that they can develop cracks or defects, and this results in a Showerhead Leak. The simple solution is to simply replace the showerhead. Before you replace it, take the showerhead off, then put it back on, perhaps it was not installed properly to begin with. However if the leak has developed over time then it is likely the showerhead has simply worn out. This is one plumbing that most of us plumbing novices can handle.
Clear a Clogged Garbage Disposal
A clogged garbage disposal will quickly put a damper on your Holiday cooking efforts. The combination of an aging garbage disposal and greasy food is a recipe for a clogged kitchen sink. These devices last no more than 10 years and should be replaced. We recommend to homeowners that they use plastic garbage bags for their food craps, particularly with a major cooking effort, so they don’t wear out their garbage disposals as fast. If your garbage disposal does jam up you can likely fix the problem without calling a plumber. There should be a sticker on the unit, along … Continue reading
Clogged Sewer Line
A nightmare scenario for homeowners; the gurgling sound in your bathtub, which is not draining properly, is followed up by the appearance and smell of a brown or black liquid sludge backing up out of the drain. This means that you have a clogged sewer line. There are two reasons for this problem. The first is a clog in the sewer line, which is typically an accumulation of hair, grease and other products that have gone down your drains and are now coagulating together and blocking up your sewer drain. The other possible reason for this problem are tree roots … Continue reading
Clogged Bathtub Drains
Rare is the home whose bathtubs don’t become clogged over time. All of the bathroom products we use, shampoos, soaps and skin products mix very well with hair and dirt and can create clogged bathtub drains. The water drains very slowly, or not at all. Fortunately unclogging this drain can often be done without calling in the services of a plumber. If you have a clogged bathtub drain, you may be able to quickly solve the problem by removing the stopper and pulling the clog at that point. If you cannot see the blockage (not accessible) then a toilet plunger … Continue reading
Drain Cleaning
Are the sinks in your home draining slower and slower or do you have a clogged drain? Over time the pipes in your home will build up debris that starts clogging the drainage through your pipes. The best way to avoid a big problem is to perform periodic drain clearing. Hair in the bathroom sink is a big culprit and will cause your drains to clog. Food scraps and grease in the kitchen sink will over time clog your drains. Other small items mysteriously end up down the sink or toilet which will lead to clogged drains and the need … Continue reading