What are sewer inspections or video pipe inspections and how do they work? Any reputable plumber will use this technique when they diagnose sewer backups or sewer pipe damage. Sewer line cameras work to discover what is causing a blockage or backup within the sewer line pipe without having to dig your yard up. Sewer…
Back in the late 50’s and early 60’s they had adds for a nationally known drain cleaning service that would use a powered snake with a cutter on the end. The snake was jammed down the offending drain and broke up the clog and things would be good. Back then cast iron was the drainpipe…
Drain systems operate via vents and gravity. Vents equalize pressure, while gravity causes all that stuff to flow into the sewer, ultimately to a water reclamation plant and then into a river, lake or ocean. The entire process depends on naturally occurring phenomenon, gravity mostly and pressure equalization. Most all of those pipes that are…
Many homeowners will often find they have more problems with their home’s water heater during the winter than during the summer. This often leads many to ask if the winter season is affecting their water heater. In short, the answer is yes. The cold winter season does indeed cause the water heater to work harder…
When your garbage disposal is working properly, it is the best appliance in your kitchen. The ability to get rid of small pieces of food without putting them in your trash can to smell bad later is a dream. This magical appliance needs to be properly maintained to keep it working flawlessly though. The Original…
