People immediately know there is an issue when it doesn’t flush when it comes to the toilet. 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. Why is My Toilet…
If you are like many people, when you notice that water is starting to pool up in your shower or your sink, you probably reach for the drain cleaner and move on. However, this is a dangerous way to deal with clogged drains and there is more and more evidence that it can cause problems…
Code requires that drainpipes slope at a minimum rate of ¼ inch to the foot. Maximum is 3 ½ inches per foot or true vertical. Slopes of less than a ¼ inch will cause constant clogging problems. More than 3 ½ inches allows the water to drain away leaving the solids in the pipe and…
The garbage disposal is not an all-purpose garbage shoot. With every meal made, there is often food waste generated as well. You will probably want to get rid of any food remnants that can’t be used but not all food can be safely sent down the garbage disposal. Putting the wrong types of food down…
You can instantly detect an unidentified odor as one walks into a bathroom or kitchen only to realize the source coming from the drain after checking the usual places. Some would run the disposal thinking perhaps left-over food was left in the drain if it is the kitchen sink with a ready garbage disposal. You…
Maintenance is important for all the elements of the home and plumbing is not an exception. Drains need to be cleaned out regularly, otherwise they start to drain slowly and eventually clog. Depending on what won’t go down your drains, clogged drains are not only incredibly frustrating, but it can be potentially disgusting. Instead of…
There are countless services your plumber offers when you experience clogged drains. It is a nuisance and ignoring the issue can cause developing damage for the plumbing system as clogged drains are more than an inconvenience. Hydrojetting services is a valuable asset to dramatically improve the condition of your New York home’s plumbing system. information…
A rather frustrating thing is a clogged drain. Your plumbing system is a complicated mechanism that needs proper maintenance, though most homeowners don’t ever think about how their drains operate until there’s a problem with them. Due to an issue with your home’s plumbing, not all drains are stopped up for instance. Instead, they may…
Whenever you turn the water on your home, you are more than likely going to hear the water rush through the pipes and then drain away. However, when you hear the water start to gurgle and sound like it is struggling to get down the drain, it usually means that there is something wrong in…
One of the most common plumbing problems people face in their homes are clogs. By limiting what goes into a home’s drain, many clogs can be avoided in the first place, which is the good news. Drain clogs can be rectified with some work and professional services. The Original $49.95 Plumber would like to help…
