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…
A lot of the time, you don’t think about how well your shower drain is working until you get in the shower and the water is building up again. Most of the time when people shower, they are in a hurry. It’s not until the next day when the water isn’t draining that they remember…
When conducting business and deciding on a specialty it is necessary to be not only savvy but have access to the specialized tech. Being drain specialists means we have to all the specialized high-tech equipment, training and expertise. The specialists at Original $49.95 Plumber have the expertise and equipment to handle most drain and sewer…
Crucial for sending waste and water away from a home, business or other structure, sewer pipes are not impenetrable or invulnerable to blockages. The sewer lines and pipes being blocked can be due to many various circumstances. Unfortunately, a tree’s roots can penetrate the sewer lines at pipe joints or damaged sections. These roots gradually…
There are many things found in your drain that cause clogging. From hair to toys, any time your drain isn’t draining, it is frustrating. Most of the time, you just want to find something right away that can get your drain back up and running. This is why many people turn to drain cleaners to…
With frequently easy fixes, there are quite a few clogs and problems, like plugged up sinks or toilets. Should the main sewer line become damaged or backed up, the repair, however, can be significantly more complicated. You need your sewer system to work to take the waste and water from your house safely and efficiently.…
There are several appliances that are a part of your house that are also a part of your plumbing system. The plumbing system comprises of anything that is using water in your house. This means the toilets, sinks and even many of the appliances. One of the appliances you have in your house that you…
