One of the big advantages that we offer to our customers is trenchless technology to help them with repairs and replacements for sewer lines. When a sewer line develops a problem from breaks, leaks, and age, it’s usually difficult to fix because the sewer line is buried in a trench a few feet below your property. The standard method of repairing or replacing a sewer line is to use excavation equipment to dig down to reach the pipe. This often requires more than a day of labor and creates a mess across the property. But trenchless technology gives our plumbers the ability to handle a repair or replacement in only a few hours—and with almost no digging!
Ken Neyer Plumbing, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Plumbing’ Category
What Exactly Is Trenchless Technology?
Monday, August 1st, 2016How Do I Improve the Quality of My Water?
Monday, July 25th, 20163 Reasons for Bad-Smelling Drains
Monday, July 18th, 2016Nobody wants to have unpleasant smells wafting through their home. If you keep a clean house, but then start to notice foul odors coming from the drains, you’ll want to have the problem taken care of immediately. This is a smart idea, since not only will this eliminate the smells, it can also prevent huge issues from developing within your home’s drainage system or the sewer lines.
Some Reasons Your Sewer May Backup
Monday, July 4th, 2016Few plumbing emergencies are more urgent than when the sewer line backs up, which can cause wastewater to enter a home and all the drains to clog up. If this occurs in your house, you must call on plumbing professionals with experience and the most advanced tools available. Our plumbers will find out what has caused the sewer line trouble in your home and have the problem fixed correctly—so that it stays fixed.
Water Leaks and Water Waste… And How to Fix Them
Monday, June 27th, 2016Every year, homes in the U.S. waste an enormous amount of water due to small leaks and leaky faucets. This is one of the reasons that plumbers will tell you there is no such thing as a “minor” leak. Even small pinhole leaks will contribute to an immense waste of water over time—not to mention the potential for water damage in the house and the development of mold and mildew it creates.
Tips for Doing Drain Unclogging the Right Way
Monday, June 20th, 2016Last week, we wrote a blog post about the ways you can avoid drain clogs. But there’s no way that you prevent all drain clogs ahead of time. At some point, you’ll have a slow drain or a complete stoppage in a kitchen or bathroom drain. How do you get rid of the clog? We’ll look at the right way to deal with the problem—which includes knowing what the wrong way is.
How to Prevent Drain Clogging
Monday, June 13th, 2016Clogged drains are a fact of life. There’s really no way you can prevent all of them; at some time or another, you’re going to be dealing with a backed-up sink or slow drain. Sometimes you can fix a clog with a plunger or a simple hand-crank drain snake. Other times you’ll need to call on a professional plumber to take care of the issue.
Pinhole Leaks: What They Are, Why They’re a Problem
Monday, May 30th, 2016There’s an adage in professional plumbing that there is no such thing as a “small” leak. A leak in a pipe may be tiny, but it is still a significant problem because it wastes water, lowers water pressure within the plumbing system, and creates significant damage to walls and flooring. If not fixed, the leak will almost certainly worsen.
What Counts as a Plumbing Emergency?
Monday, May 9th, 2016Offering emergency plumbing services is a basic part of what we do. We know that there are times when you simply cannot wait for a contractor’s regular office hours to start before you have the help from professional plumbers that you need. We’re ready to answer your call and have one of our specially trained plumbing experts out to your house.
How to Check for Leaks in Your Plumbing
Tuesday, April 12th, 2016Plumbing leaks can be extremely costly, not to mention inconvenient. A leaky faucet, for example, could waste gallons of water over the course of a couple months, with your monthly water bill suffering the consequences. It’s best to call a professional plumber to repair any leaks that may be occurring. However, in the meantime we’ve shared some action steps below for you to find if you truly do have a leak and to find where it is coming from.