A clogged or slow draining sink, bathtub, toilet or any other drain is quite frustrating to deal with to say the least. Nasty clogs will need you to call in a plumber to clear them, which is not cheap at all. And that is where salt comes in. Common salt can be used to break … Read more
A sump pump running constantly can indicate a potential problem with your basement or crawl space drainage system. Here’s a brief summary of common reasons why a sump pump runs continuously and how to fix it: In more details, this is why your sump pump is running all the time: 1. Stuck/Jammed Float Switch A … Read more
Removing hair from a shower drain is a common maintenance task that helps prevent clogs and drainage issues. Here’s a brief summary of ways to remove hair from a shower drain: This is the process of removing hair from a shower drain: 1. Remove the Shower Drain Cover A shower drain cover is installed to … Read more
A clogged plumbing vent can disrupt the proper functioning of your plumbing system and may lead to various issues. Here’s a brief summary of signs that indicate you might have a clogged plumbing vent: Signs of a Clogged Plumbing Vent A clogged vent stack communicates through the drains. If you find a pattern from your … Read more
Bleach is often recommended as being one of the best solution to getting rid of drain flies, but can bleach actually kill drain flies? Or better still, should you use bleach to kill drain flies? Bleach will kill some drain flies but it will not get rid of all of them permanently. It flows way … Read more
A sulfur/rotten eggs smell in the house is a sign of presence of hydrogen sulfide gas. It is an absolutely horrible odor that you cannot live with and will need to be fixed as soon as possible. A sulfur smell in the house can be dangerous or not dangerous at all depending on what is … Read more
A slow draining bathroom sink is caused by a partial clog due to accumulation of hair, soap scum and other bathroom products in the drainpipe and P-trap, restricting the flow of water. It could also be caused by a clogged vent or even sink overflow which creates negative air pressure in the drainpipe. To fix … Read more
What Causes a Slow Draining Kitchen Sink? A slow draining kitchen sink is basically a partial clog that is about to become a full clog (a sink that won’t drain at all). A slow draining kitchen sink is usually caused by fats, oils grease and foods that stick on the drainpipe and P-trap restricting the … Read more
A clogged or slow draining shower drain is caused by hair, soap scum and mineral deposits that stick on the drainpipe and trap, restricting the flow of water. In some instances, clogged sewer lines or a blocked vent stack can cause the shower drain to back up or gurgle when another fixture drains. A coat … Read more
It is very frustrating when you just want to soak up in the tub after a long day but the bathtub won’t just hold water. This problem is usually caused by a faulty bathtub drain stopper. A faulty bathtub stopper is often caused by debris/dirt or mineral deposits making it sticky, or it could also … Read more