We are dedicated to providing the best possible plumbing services to our clients, both residential and commercial. A major part of this dedication is using the best tools and technology available in the field. One example is the trenchless technology we put to use for sewer and water line repairs and replacements. Another—the one we want to talk about in more detail here—is the hydro-jetter for the most effective drain and sewer line cleaning possible.
Ken Neyer Plumbing, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Drain and Sewer’ Category
Cleaning Drains the Best Way: Hydro-Jetting!
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016Tips for the Holidays and Your Garbage Disposal!
Monday, October 17th, 2016Mid-October is the signal for the beginning of the “Holiday Home Stretch” for the end of the year. Major holidays start piling up, and many of holiday celebrations involve food. Plenty o’ food. Although this means fun times with family and friends and a delicious range of delights from main courses of turkey to piles of candy, there’s one part of your home that goes through a major test at this time of year: the garbage disposal. In fact, calls about garbage disposal problems are among the most frequent calls that plumbers receive during the last three months of the year.
My Drains Clog All the Time—What’s Wrong?
Monday, September 26th, 2016The drain clog is probably the most common plumbing annoyance that people deal with. Even with the cleanest drains in a home, clogs will still occasionally appear to make life a bit more difficult. There’s simply no way to prevent all clogging, although with regular drain cleaning and caution about what is allowed to go down a drain, you can probably keep clogs in your home to a minimum.
When Drains Smell Bad: Why It Happens, What to Do
Monday, August 1st, 2016The drain and sewer system that serves your house is designed so that bad sewage smells won’t get back up through the drains and into your living spaces. But at times you may run into one or more drains in the kitchen or bathrooms that are sending out awful odors. There’s no single reason for this: it could range from a minor trouble you can take care of in a few minutes to a major professional plumbing project. Below is a short guide to drain odors and what you can do to eliminate them.
Signs That You Need Septic Tank Repairs
Monday, July 11th, 2016Not every home has access to a municipal sewer system that removes waste and takes it to a treatment plant. For homes without a connection to the sewer system, a septic tank instead handles the job of treating wastewater to remove sludge and scum from it and then sending the clear water down into a drainfield.
Ways to Tell You Need Sewer Line Services
Monday, May 23rd, 2016The sewer line connects the drains in your house to the municipal sewer system that runs down the center of the street. It’s probably not a part of your plumbing system that you think about often—most of the time for good reason. But if something goes wrong with this line, such as a breach or blockage, it’s your responsibility to have it serviced, not the utility company.
How Professional Plumbers Clean Your Drains
Monday, May 2nd, 2016When it comes to cleaning drains due to clogs, you’ll hear the same piece of advice from all plumbers: Don’t use store-bought chemicals for this job! (We’ve even written a full post about this issue.) Although it’s fine to use a sink plunger or a simple hand-crank drain snake to attempt to remove a simple clog, there are a few problems you might encounter: 1) You may not be able to break through a tough clog this way, and 2) neither tactic will provide a long-term solution to clogging and slow drain problems, and the clog is likely to return.
Ways to Tell You May Need Sewer Line Replacement
Monday, April 18th, 2016The sewer line is a part of your home that you cannot normally see, and which you therefore won’t think much about. But this pipeline does an essential job for your household, since it carries the collected waste water and solid waste from the house out to the municipal sewer system in the center of the street (or to a septic tank for homes that don’t have access to the municipal sewer system). Although this line is built to be durable, older pipe material can start to wear down over time, and even newer pipes can suffer damage from shifting ground and root infiltration. At some point in the future, you may need to replace the whole pipeline. Below are some signs to warn you about this.
Don’t Use Store-Bought Drain Cleaners on Clogs! Here’s Why
Monday, April 4th, 2016When you encounter a clog in a sink in your home, your first instinct is probably to reach for a plunger to solve the problem. This is a good idea, and for simple clogs it will often work—although it won’t get to the root of build-up inside the drainpipe if that’s what’s responsible for the clog. However, if the plunger doesn’t get the job done, the next step is to…
How Much Water Does a Leaky Faucet Waste?
Monday, March 21st, 2016A leaky faucet is never a good sign. Not only is it annoying, it’s also a sign of a problem that will only grow worse, costing you money on your water bill. Additionally, a leaky faucet wastes a good amount of water, putting unnecessary stress on the environment. Though a small leak may not seem like much, when you add it up over a period of time, a leaky faucet can be detrimental. But how much water does a leaky faucet actually waste?