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…
The kitchen sink is a common location for clogs. Most people rely on the garbage disposal to ensure the drain is efficiently operating. The garbage disposal is designed to grind waste to small pieces so it can drain properly. If the garbage disposal is not cleaned, odor-causing bacteria builds up and drains can become clogged.…
For most homeowners, keeping hair out of the drains is a daily struggle. Imagine how much more difficult it is for hair salons to keep their drains free and clear. This is a constant struggle for hair salons, so there are some tricks and tips that should be followed to lessen the struggle. The Original…
Those who own or manage a restaurant may find that it can be a major challenge to keep your drains clean. Restaurant owners constantly use their drains to wash dishes and scrubbing away food waste. Restaurants frequently develop clogs or even smelly drains. For those who are seeking a solution to this common problem, The…
Maintaining a working plumbing system, drain cleaning is an essential element. When it is time to have your drains cleaned, it can be unclear to most homeowners. To identify the most common signs you need drain cleaning, we at The Original $49.95 Plumber would like to share these signs. Slow Drains in Whole House A…
There are many images that come to mind, when you think of backflow, though most homeowner’s invasion is the horrible image of a toilet suddenly becoming a living nightmare. However, these issues are far and few between but they do occur. In any instance when the water in your pipes runs in the wrong direction,…
When the tub starts to fill up around your ankles during a shower you know you are doomed to clear out the drain sooner rather than later. Preventing adequate water flow often leaves people instantly feeling nauseated and the gut-wrenching hold comes at the thought of having to clear out the drain knowing there is…
Being experienced with clogged drains, and specializing in cleaning the drains, there are so many instances that can be avoided by taking some initiative. One of the most common issues is flushing items down the toilet that should be simply thrown in the trash. Where many kids are the guilty culprit and performing their experiments…
During this COVID-19 pandemic we have been experiencing, toilet paper has been a hot commodity. With the toilet paper shelves wiped clean for many months, many people were turning to flushable wipes as an alternative to the long lost toilet paper they were looking for. While flushable wipes may say that they are “flushable,” that…
It is common for bathtub drains to become clogged. Clogs generally develop from the hair, soap scum, and other debris that manages its way down the drain. Since unclogging bathtub drains can be challenging, we at The Original $49.95 Plumber would like to offer some tips. Supplies Needed to Remove Bathtub Clog To remove the…
