As we head into the cold winter months, household energy consumption will start to increase as people turn up the heat to stay warm. Keeping warm during winter usually means using more energy and means paying higher utility costs each month. The most energy-hungry appliance in a home is the geyser, so start there if you’re looking to reduce your electricity bill. According […]
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Ninety-nine percent of drain lines under sinks are bound to leak sooner or later even if they are installed correctly. That’s because the parts are made from thin plastic and joined with “slip” joints that slip together and—eventually—slip apart. In most homes, there is a P-trap installed under bathtubs, sinks, washing machines and other household
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How to Recognise a Sewer Drainage Issue Septic and Sewer A stoppage in the main sewer line or septic system is a very serious plumbing problem and one that poses potential health risks. Regular inspection and maintenance is the best way to prevent this. Maintain the septic system. If you have a septic system with
When plumbing problems erupt suddenly, they can do so with a severity that borders on the catastrophic. But a regular inspection of your key plumbing fixtures can help you spot and correct developing problems before they become emergencies. Bathroom Bathrooms get lots of use by every member of the family, and it’s no surprise that
Baking soda is a kitchen staple that can work wonders on smelly and clogged drains. The most common clogs in kitchen drains are from fat, oil, and grease. For bathroom drains, hair and scum from personal products most often form the clogs. Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a naturally-occurring mineral compound. A slightly alkaline
Lots of people like to do their own plumbing work, either to save money or because they enjoy tinkering around the house. While there’s something to be said for doing one’s own plumbing work, these common mistakes can have expensive results. Knowing the pitfalls of doing your own plumbing work, and how to avoid those pitfalls
Drain problems with a washing machine fall into one of two categories: either the water will not drain out of the washing machine itself, or water does leave the machine but cannot flow properly through the drain pipes. A number of different specific problems can cause these general issues, and diagnosing them can be a tricky
A drain trap is the looping section of pipe in a sink drain assembly, located just below the sink. It is required by plumbing code and is often part of installing a new sink, since an old trap assembly doesn’t always fit the new sink configuration. When parts of a trap corrode or the joints begin to
Your toilet is one of the most commonly used fixtures in your home. That is why a clogged toilet can lead to a frustrated family—and very unpleasant cleanup. Keep an eye out for these five toilet-clogging culprits. You Have a First-Generation, Low-Flow Toilet Modern toilets use a variety of low-flow designs aimed at saving water.
A video camera pipe and line inspection allows for a real-time visual inspections of underground sewer and water lines to determine the condition inside the pipes. If the pipe is broken, infiltrated with roots or blocked etc… we find it, remove it and clean your pipes quickly, safely and properly. S60RAPID trained professionals use a
Video Inspection: Take the guesswork out of pipeline blockagesRead More »