If you notice water pooling around the base of your washing machine, you most likely have a clog in the drain, the drain hose is pushed too deep inside the standpipe or the standpipe is of a smaller size, restricting the flow of water. That causes the washing machine drain to overflow. This are the … Read more
Unclogging drains with baking soda and vinegar is a natural and environmentally friendly method. Here’s a brief summary of the steps: Why Drains Clog Most of the time, drain clogs when something which should not be thrown down the drain ends up being thrown. No matter how much you are careful, at one point or … Read more
A bathroom sink drain consists of several components that work together to facilitate proper drainage and prevent water from backing up. Here’s a brief summary of the different parts of a bathroom sink drain: Parts Diagram With that brief introduction, let us now look at all the parts of a bathroom sink drain and how … Read more
A washing machine that won’t drain can be frustrating and result in wet, soapy clothes. Here’s a brief summary of common reasons why a washing machine won’t drain: How to Fix It To fix a washer that is not draining, you need to be methodical. Start with the easy fixes before moving to open up … 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
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 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
A bathtub should drain full in 2 to 4 minutes. If takes way longer than that, there is an underlying problem that you need to attend to. A slow draining bathtub is caused by hair, mineral deposits, soap scum and other bathroom products accumulating in the drain and trap. The accumulation restricts the free flow … Read more