When it comes to toilets not flushing, most people immediately know there is an issue. We at The Original $49.95 Plumber would like to share the most common issues and what you can do to fix it, though there are quite a few reasons that can be causing it. Warped Toilet Flapper As it allows…
Grease is a common byproduct that comes from cooking in the kitchen. However, it can create difficult clogs over time, when it goes down the drain in your kitchen sink. To help you prevent this grease buildup in the kitchen sink, we at The Original $49.95 Plumber would like to take the opportunity to share…
No matter if it is a sink clogged in the bathroom, kitchen, or a toilet is misbehaving, reaching for the plunger is common practice to free the plumbing lines of obstructions and allow for proper drainage. As few people even realize, severe pipe damage, resulting in the need for professional assistance for expensive repairs can…
Most people can’t imagine what their life would look like if they didn’t have a toilet. This modern-day convenience is something that many of us often take for granted. In fact, we often take it for granted so much that we forget that we aren’t supposed to flush certain things down it. There are several…
During the fall season there are a number of steps a homeowner can take to prepare their home for winter. New York can have long and very cold winters which effect the home inside and outside. One major aspect to a home that requires some preparation is the drainage and sewer system. As we begin…
Depending on what’s clogging the bathroom sink, it dictates the best method for unclogging it. While tweezing or plunging works better on hair, you can flush soap scum clogs with vinegar and baking soda, for instance. Today, we at The Original $49.95 Plumber would like to elaborate on unclogging the bathroom sink. Below are the…
It is common for the bathtub drain to clog. The soap scum, hair, and other debris that manages its way down the drain causes clogs. It can be challenging when it comes to unclogging them. You can potentially get the bathtub drain unclogged, we at The Original $49.95 Plumber prepared the steps below. Supplies Needed…
In your home you will have a number of sinks, bath tub drains, toilet drains, wash machine and dishwasher that send water wastes to the sewer line. Each one of these drainage lines has the potential of becoming clogged. Depending on the drains location there can be a number of different sources for the clog.…
Clogged drains are not something people look forward to. Not only do they can be pretty disgusting to clean out but also due to the wrong situation, they can stop some of the primary functions of your home and put a lot of water on your floor. It is a wonder that more people do…
When your dishwasher is finished running a cycle, there shouldn’t be any water left in the bottom of the appliance. Sometimes, when you open the door and see a puddle of water, it can lead you to believe that the dishwasher wasn’t able to finish the cycle for one reason or another. If you run…
