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What is a Main Sewer Line?

Posted on: June 25, 2022

You hear about it all the time, but do you actually know what a main sewer line is — or how important it is to your home? We have all of the information regarding main sewer lines right here for you to read at your convenience. Once you have a little more knowledge of main […]

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How Do I Know if I Need My Drains to Be Cleaned Or Cleared?

Posted on: October 20, 2021

When it comes to fixing your home’s clogged pipes, sometimes the problem is deeper beneath the surface than it appears! Know the difference between whether your clogged drain requires a simple fix or whether your blocked drain is a symptom of a larger plumbing issue. Does my clogged drain require a drain clearing or a […]

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How to Avoid Hair Clogs in Your Drain

Posted on: January 25, 2021

Nothing is worse than standing in ankle-deep, dirty water thanks to a pesky hair clog in your shower drain. No matter what you do, you just can’t keep the hair from clumping together and causing your drains to slow to a painful crawl. Before you grab a razor and begin taking drastic measures, there are […]

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What Is Rooter Service?

Posted on: July 16, 2019

Rooter service is a general term for plumbing repairs that involve drain cleaning or pipe repairs. Since tree roots used to be the primary cause of drain and pipe problems, rooter service was used to describe the method of repairing these problems. Today, however, rooter service refers to much more than repairing drain and sewer […]

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What Is a Sewer Camera Inspection?

Posted on: March 28, 2019

If you’ve done any research on sewer line problems, you’ve probably seen something about “sewer cameras” or “video pipe inspections.” Any plumber worth their salt uses this technique when diagnosing sewer backups or sewer pipe damage, so it’s wise for homeowners to know what sewer camera inspections are and what they’re used for should a […]

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DIY Drain Cleaning & Why It’s a Bad Idea

Posted on: March 23, 2019

It’s happened to everyone: You turn on the water in your sink, shower, or tub and instead of flowing down the drain, it begins to back up. After seeing countless commercials for liquid drain cleaners, your first thought is to reach for that bottle of thick blue liquid with scary-sounding chemicals in it because it’ll […]

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For Simple Plumbing Clogs, a Snake is a Charm!

Posted on: March 13, 2019

On this day, we have more to thank St. Patrick for than that pint glass of green beer or those festive shamrock sunglasses. Legend has it that Ireland’s most famous resident is the reason why the country is snake-free! Historians will argue the Ice Age had more to do with the lack of slithery reptiles […]

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