Category: Sewers

It’s easy to forget just how important to your home’s plumbing system. Without them, we would all be knee-deep in, well, you get the idea.

Learn how to take better care of your sewer system and how to catch small problems before they become big ones. Call us any time for sewer inspection services, or schedule your sewer repair with us today.

how fast do roots grow back in your sewer line?

How Fast do Roots Grow Back in Your Sewer Line?

The growth rate of roots within sewer lines can vary significantly based on several factors, including the type of tree or plant, the condition of the sewer system, soil characteristics, and the presence of water and nutrients. While it’s challenging to provide an exact figure for how fast roots grow back in sewer lines, it’s

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does hydro jetting work on tree roots?

Does Hydro Jetting Work on Tree Roots?

Tree root growth into sewer pipes is an unfortunate problem that can cause major clogs and back-ups into your home. When you have tree root growth, you need a solution that will remove the roots from the entire sewer and flush them out. Does hydro jetting work on tree roots? Usually. Here’s what you need

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what causes a collapsed sewer line?

What Causes a Collapsed Sewer Line?

You’d hope that the sewer lines in your home would last a long time without even a leak. However, sometimes they collapse entirely, likely leaving you wondering why. Sewer lines are one of those things we don’t think about much until something goes wrong with them. But most face daily stresses that can cause them

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can you flush cat poop down the toilet?

Can You Flush Cat Poop Down the Toilet?

While you love your cat, you probably don’t love handling its litter box and droppings. Cat owners are often looking for ways to make this essential chore a little easier and a little less smelly. Toxoplasma Gondii Most of the problems with disposing of cat litter down the toilet have to do with the parasites

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parts of a home sewer system

Parts of a Home Sewer System

Share this Image On Your Site Please include attribution to Plumbing Solutions with this graphic. <a href=”https://plumbingsolved.com/parts-of-a-home-sewer-system/”><img src=”https://plumbingsolved.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/parts-of-a-home-sewer-system.jpg” alt=”parts of a home sewer system” 540px border=”0″ /></a> Where does the water go when it washes down the drain? Find out how your home’s sewer system works and discover what happens when each part develops a

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can sewer gas make you sick?

Can Sewer Gas Make You Sick?

Yes, sewer gas can make you sick. That’s why it is so important to take any odd smells coming from your sewer seriously. You should also know how to identify potential symptoms of sewer gas exposure, because some sewer gasses are odorless—or damage your sense of smell. Here’s what you need to know about the

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help! my shower drain is slow but not clogged

Help! My Shower Drain is Slow but Not Clogged

When you’re taking a shower and find yourself in standing water to your ankles, it’s time for a plumbing intervention. A shower drain that is slow but not clogged can and should be fixed. If not, that slow draining may stop altogether. Here’s what you need to know about your shower’s potential problems and how

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shower drain smells like cabbage

Help! My Shower Drain Smells Like Cabbage!

Hey…hey guys…? My shower drain smells weird. Like, it’s all musty and gross and it smells like cabbage. It’s not supposed to smell like that, right? Can anyone tell me why my shower drain smells musty…and like cabbage…or rotten eggs…or sulfur…or sewage…? It’s not supposed to smell like anything! That’s gross!!! Actually Dude, That’s Growth

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a running shower

Does Shaving in the Shower Clog the Drain?

Does shaving in the shower clog the drain? While you may want to attribute shower drain clogs to longer hairs from your female family member’s heads, single men may know better. The truth is that shaving in the shower can clog it too, even though the hair from your face or legs is much shorter

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