Express Sewer & Drain Team

How to Unclog a Main Sewer Line Without a Cleanout

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Oct 27 2022

If your home is experiencing a clogged main sewer line, you may be wondering how to fix it. You may also be wondering if you need to call a professional plumber or if you can unclog the line yourself. Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Home Plumbing, DIY

How to Fix a Toilet That Won't Flush Properly

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Oct 27 2022

If your toilet is not flushing properly, it can be a huge inconvenience. Not only is it frustrating to have to deal with a running toilet, but it can also be messy and unpleasant for your home. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, DIY

7 Best DIY Podcasts for Home Repair

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Oct 11 2022

Whether you’ve just purchased your first home, are renting a property, or have been a homeowner for decades, it's never a bad idea to brush up on your home improvement skills. Having some DIY knowledge for common plumbing issues can save you a lot of time and money in the long run. Read More

Topics: Pipe Leaks and Repair, Plumbing Tips

Plumbing Nightmares from Around the Web (& How to Fix Them)

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Sep 13 2022

Plumbing nightmares can happen to anyone. Most of us probably know someone who’s experienced some plumbing disasters, or maybe you’ve seen some viral memes with funny plumbing pictures. Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Plumbing Tips

Reddit Plumbing: Great for DIY Plumbing and Plumbers Alike

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Aug 31 2022

Traffic on Reddit is as busy as the South Sacramento Freeway during rush hour! In May 2022, the online forum measured approximately 1.7 billion visits, making it one of the most-visited websites, according to Statista. So while social sharing websites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram gather all the attention, Reddit is becoming a stealth social powerhouse. But what is Reddit? How does it work? And why is Reddit great for DIYers and plumbers alike? Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, DIY, Drain Cleaning and Repair

How to Clean Gutters and Clogged Roof Drains

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Aug 24 2022

Properly installed gutters and roof drains help protect your property from rain and other conditions. But like most installations, gutters and drains require regular maintenance to continue getting the job done. The most common fix you’ll likely have to perform is unclogging, and there are numerous ways to do this. In this blog, we’ll discuss the best way to clean clogged gutters and clogged roof drains, and get this: You may not even have to get on the roof! Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, New Homeowners

How to Clean a Sump Pump

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Aug 15 2022

Although many older homes in California do not have basements, they are becoming more common throughout the Golden State. If you’re one of the lucky Californians to have a basement, you may have a sump pump to protect your basement from flooding (and if you don’t have a sump pump, it’s something to consider investing in). Read More

Topics: Commercial Plumbing, Home Plumbing, Drain Cleaning and Repair, Dishwasher

6 Signs Your Dishwasher is Clogged and How to Fix Dishwasher Problems

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Aug 10 2022

Dishwashers have become a major convenience in our lives. We load up the day’s dishes, run a cleaning cycle, and spend the next hour completing other tasks. It’s so easy, we often take having a dishwasher for granted – until it suddenly isn’t working. The food particles and other items that collect in your dishwasher over time can create clogs and cause backups that limit performance. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, Washing Machine

10 Common Washing Machine Problems and Solutions

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Aug 8 2022

The washing machine! Thanks to this wonderful appliance, we no longer have to beat our garments over rocks or scrub them by hand with abrasive sand or stone. Today, more than 80% of households in the United States own a washing machine, with revenue in the washing machine segment totaling nearly $70 billion. But what happens when we have washing machine problems? In this blog, we’ll be troubleshooting washing machine problems. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology

3 Reasons Trenchless Technology is Ideal for Summer Sewer Repair

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Aug 1 2022

Sacramento summers are a time for fun in the sun, graduation celebrations, cookouts – and plumbing and sewage malfunctions. Many times, if your pipes crack, it can create a swimming pool in your backyard – and not the one you planned on diving into. Thankfully, trenchless technology can help you avoid this disastrous scenario! Read More

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