Hydro jet drain cleaning uses high-pressure water streams to clear clogged pipes and sewer lines. A plumber inserts a pipe inspection camera into the line to locate the clog, then follows up with a hydro jet treatment. The jet is a purpose-built rotating nozzle...
Sewer lines are the dump trucks of your plumbing system. They haul away tons of unwanted, uh, stuff, load by load. They’re under less pressure than water pipes. Their contents are slower moving. Why, then, would they ever collapse? Yet they do with surprising...
Most of the time, you may not give much thought to your kitchen garbage disposal. However, that situation can change in a hurry when something goes wrong. Without a doubt, clogs are the number one issue for disposal owners. You might not view a clog as an emergency in...
There’s nothing like a slow drain to put a damper on a refreshing shower. Worse, the water may not drain at all — it just sits in the bottom of the tub. Fortunately, a clogged shower drain is usually an easy fix. Here are some simple things you can do to clear a...
Your plumbing system is one of the most frequently used elements in your home. Multiple times a day, toilets are flushed, sinks are used, the shower is run, and clothes are washed. The water must be heated, transported, and disposed of. As you can imagine, this means...
The Little Bladder That Could A plunger is the go-to DIY tool for minor drain clogs. Every home should have two — a cup plunger for sinks and a flange plunger for toilets. Some homeowners keep a snake in the garage for tougher jobs, or a stash of plastic clog removers...