Category: Clogged Drains
You Could Be Killing Your Drains With These Food Items
If you’ve ever experienced a clogged drain, you know how frustrating and inconvenient it can be. It’s important to take preventive measures to avoid clogs in the future, such as avoiding certain items from being put down the drain. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the most common items that should never be […]
Benefits of High-Pressure Drain Cleaning
Slow drains, standing water, bad odors, wet basements are all signs of a clogged drain. Traditional drain clearing and unclogging techniques involve augers, snakes and harsh chemicals. These methods don’t aways work and can leave remnants of the clog in place or worse yet, cause damage to your pipes. One of the best ways to […]
Benefits of an Annual Drain Cleaning
Your home’s plumbing system is essential to your daily life even though you probably don’t think about it much. That is, unless it stops working. When working properly, it brings you clean water and removes water and waste. But like many systems in the home, it needs regular maintenance to function property and efficiently. How […]
Cold & Clogs: How Winter Can Make Clogged Drains Worse
As temperatures in Minnesota drop below freezing and stay there, you may begin wondering how the extremely cold weather is affecting the pipes and plumbing system in your home. Beyond frozen pipes, winter can cause all kinds of problems for your plumbing, including clogged drains and blockages. Cold Weather & Clogged Drains Cold weather can […]
Worst Ways to Thaw a Frozen Pipe
Frozen pipes themselves can be a huge problem. Cold temperatures can cause water inside your pipes to freeze. When this happens, pressure builds up inside the pipe that can cause the pipe to burst, leading to serious damage and flooding. But improper thawing techniques can make a bad problem worse. We’re talking serious water damage […]
Plumbing Tips for Holiday Hosting
The day after Thanksgiving is a big day for holiday shopping. Unfortunately, it’s also a big day for residential plumbers. The food centered holiday can put a little extra strain on your home’s plumbing system and if you’re not careful, you may end up adding a plumber to your guest list. With Thanksgiving only a […]
Common Plumbing Issues that Could Be Making Your House Sound Haunted
An eerie drip, strange creaks, whistling shrieks and loud bangs might sound like spooky fun this time of year, but they could be a serious warning sign that something’s wrong with your homes plumbing. Some pipe noises are completely normal, while others shouldn’t be ignored. Haunted House or Plumbing Problems? Here are few common plumbing […]
Warning Signs of a Burst Water Pipe
When the outside temps start dipping below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, exposed or poorly insulated pipes in basements, garages, and crawl spaces become susceptible to freezing and potentially bursting. A burst pipe is something you want to avoid at all costs. They are expensive and messy. The can cost thousands of dollars in water damage and […]
How to Unclog a Toilet without a Plunger
Clogs happen, and most can unhappen with a little help from a plunger. But what do you do if you don’t have a plunger? Sure, using a plunger is the recommended first step to unclogging a toilet, but even without a plunger it is still possible to unclog a toilet. That being said, we do strongly […]
How to Detect and Prevent Tree Roots in Your Sewer Line
Trees are a standard for most yards. They provide shade in the summer heat, curb appeal and here in Minnesota, a spectacle of color when the leaves change in the fall. They can also wreak havoc on your lawn and sewer line. Root obstruction is a serious issue that must be dealt with quickly before […]
