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PEX vs Copper Piping: Pros, Cons, and Installation Tips

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Mar 10 2022

Professional repiping is a great option for homeowners and business owners who want to replace old and outdated pipes. The question now is, what do you repipe with? Today, it often comes down to choosing between copper and PEX piping. While you’re likely familiar with copper, in this blog we’ll look at what PEX piping is, its benefits, and provide some PEX piping installation tips. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing

California Landlord Plumbing Responsibilities: Know Your Rights!

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Mar 8 2022

What’s worse than a clogged or leaking toilet or sink? Having a landlord who won’t repair them! Through the years, many of our team members have been dispatched to homes and apartments where the resident complained of having to pay for plumbing repairs out of his or her own pocket because their landlord was non-responsive. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Pipe Leaks and Repair

What is Pipe Relining and Do I Need It?

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Mar 4 2022

We rely on our plumbing every day. Our sinks, showers, and toilets are must-haves that we couldn't live without! But what happens when the plumbing pipes on your property aren't performing? Do they have to be replaced, or can they simply be relined? If you've noticed some of the warning signs we highlight here, don't wait to have your pipes checked. As Ben Franklin famously said, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." So, check those pipes before they become a major problem. But first, here's a closer look at what you may be dealing with. Read More

Topics: Pipe Leaks and Repair, Home Plumbing

5 Ways to Detect a Gas Leak In Your Home (+3 Best Detectors and Sensors)

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Mar 3 2022

Natural gas is a convenient source of energy that over 50 percent of homes in the United States rely on to dry clothing, cook food, heat water, and heat their homes. It is usually safe, but under certain circumstances, such as improperly installed or poorly maintained gas lines, gas leaks can turn into major problems for your health and your home. Read More

Topics: Pipe Leaks and Repair

Can Copper Piping Cause Plumbing Problems? 7 Signs of Trouble

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Mar 1 2022

Copper piping has been a popular choice for homes and commercial buildings since the 1960s. While it does have its advantages, copper piping plumbing also has a fair number of disadvantages – especially if it begins to corrode, as was the case in Folsom, CA in 2020 (more on this later). In this blog, we’ll discuss the good and the bad when it comes to copper piping, and what to look for if you suspect a problem with your copper piping. Read More

Topics: Commercial Plumbing, Home Plumbing, Plumbing Tips

25 Funny Plumbing Memes & GIFs to Make You Laugh

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Feb 24 2022

Memes are the third-most shared type of content on social media, bested only by personal news and funny videos. In fact, 55% of 13-35-year-olds send memes every week—and 30% send them every day. So, this week, we thought we’d lighten the mood and tickle your funny bone with some plumbing memes and a few plumbing GIFs. These humorous plumbing memes and GIFs tackle everything from the cost of plumbing to DIY plumbing hacks we wouldn’t recommend trying! Read More

Topics: Commercial Plumbing, Drain Cleaning and Repair

How Commercial Drain Cleaners Damage Pipes, Health, and the Environment

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Feb 14 2022

When your drain is clogged, it’s not uncommon to reach for the nearest commercial drain cleaner. And for good reason – they work, often quickly clearing stubborn blockages. But, have you ever stopped to think about why they’re so effective? What you don’t know about chemical drain cleaners, their ingredients, and the way they work may surprise you. Read More

Topics: DIY, Drain Cleaning and Repair, Plumbing Tips

7 Most Common DIY Accidents – and How to Avoid Them

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Feb 10 2022

Do-it-yourself projects continue to gain in popularity as people take on home projects to save money and beat stress (the pandemic, which has kept many people indoors, has also increased people's tendency to tackle DIY projects). DIY trend statistics show a recent 4.2% rise in various do-it-yourself home projects! Read More

Toilet Auger Toilet Snake Drain Snake Flange Plunger Cup Plunger Sink Plunger

Topics: Home Plumbing, Drain Cleaning and Repair, Plumbing Tips

Toilet Auger vs Drain Snake & Toilet Plunger vs Drain Plunger

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Feb 3 2022

It’s not uncommon for DIY homeowners to treat toilet drains and flat drains (sinks and tubs) as one and the same. They’ll often use one snake and one plunger to solve for clogs in both. However, these types of drains are different, and for best results, you should use a different type of snake and plunger. Because, despite having the same function, they each work a little differently. Read More

Topics: Commercial Plumbing, Home Plumbing, Plumbing Tips

20 Essential Tools for DIY Plumbing

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Jan 27 2022

Do-it-yourself projects continue to grow in popularity as people tackle home projects on their own to save money, beat stress, and gain a sense of self-accomplishment. In fact, DIY trend statistics show that nearly 50% of U.S. homeowners took on DIY home improvement projects in 2019, and a 4.2% rise in DIY home projects is expected in 2022. One problem area some homeowners try to solve on their own is plumbing. Read More

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