Drains
Blocked bathtub drain
Blocked bathtub drains are typically caused by a build up, or accumulation, of hair and bathing products. There are several home and commercial remedies to undo or cut through the clogged drain. A time honored technique is to use a hanger. Straighten it out and put the hook end down the drain and see if you can dig out the blockage that way. Now if the blockage or clog has moved to far down the drain, then this may not work. Before buying any chemical drain uncloggers consider trying a combination of soda and vinegar. Pour half a cup of … Continue reading
Drain Cleaning Tips
It happens to all households; the drain in your sink is clogged up, so now what? Most of us instinctively reach for the container of Drano, (or rush down to the store to procure a bottle) pour it down the drain and presume the problem is fixed. However, this is usually not a permanent solution. Here are some drain cleaning tips. It we know what’s causing the clog, then we can take the right course of action. The most common reason for clogged drains is an accumulation of hair. In particular this is the case with shower drains. There is … Continue reading
Showerhead leaks
As with most things in life, showerheads can and do wear out. It happens that they can develop cracks or defects, and this results in a Showerhead Leak. The simple solution is to simply replace the showerhead. Before you replace it, take the showerhead off, then put it back on, perhaps it was not installed properly to begin with. However if the leak has developed over time then it is likely the showerhead has simply worn out. This is one plumbing that most of us plumbing novices can handle.
Clear a Clogged Garbage Disposal
A clogged garbage disposal will quickly put a damper on your Holiday cooking efforts. The combination of an aging garbage disposal and greasy food is a recipe for a clogged kitchen sink. These devices last no more than 10 years and should be replaced. We recommend to homeowners that they use plastic garbage bags for their food craps, particularly with a major cooking effort, so they don’t wear out their garbage disposals as fast. If your garbage disposal does jam up you can likely fix the problem without calling a plumber. There should be a sticker on the unit, along … Continue reading