William Heinselman

How do you Know if You Have a Broken Sewer Line?

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 6 2017

A broken sewer line can be costly and messy in your Sacramento home or business. Knowing the signs of a broken line, as opposed to an occasional clogged drain, can help you prevent a minor problem from becoming a major, expensive project. Your sewer line is part of your plumbing system and carries wastewater from your kitchen and bathroom sink, shower, tub, dishwasher, and washing machine. It's important to note that if left unattended, a broken line can cause flooding from backed up sewer water to occur. Read More

Topics: Commercial Plumbing, Municipal Plumbing, Home Plumbing

Early Detection Plumbing Tips That Can Save You a Lot of Harm

Posted by William Heinselman on Jun 15 2017

Detecting plumbing problems early can save you from the harm of damaged property, loss of use, and a large cleanup and repair bill. Slow leaks can often cause damage that you do not see until it's already happened. Burst pipes, though, can make their presence known, in a big way, leaving flooded rooms and a big mess. As a homeowner, both are bad scenarios and demonstrate why early detection techniques can save you harm, frustration, and money. Read More

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

How Often Should I Clean My Drains?

Posted by William Heinselman on Jun 9 2017

As long as water is flowing freely through the drains of your home or business, you give them little thought. Let a drain become clogged, pouring dirty water over your clean tile or carpet, and it is another story. There are many reasons that sewer drains can become clogged and cause you a headache. Hair, kitchen, grease, collapsing sewer lines, or those clogged with plant roots can cause a sewer backup into your home or business. Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Trenchless Technology, Sewers

Sacramento Plumbing Express Sewer and Drain Featured in Dig Different Magazine

Posted by William Heinselman on Apr 28 2017

Featured in Dig Different Magazine, the success story of Express Sewer and Drain demonstrates that filling a need in the community has big benefits for all. Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento

Express Sewer & Drain Voted Among the Top 50 Best Plumbing Blogs

Posted by William Heinselman on Mar 4 2017

Feedspot recently released its list of the Top 50 Plumbing Blogs & Websites for Plumbers & Plumbing Professionals, and guess who made the list! Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, Drain Cleaning and Repair

5 Plumbing Problems You Can’t Ignore

Posted by William Heinselman on Feb 8 2017

Ignorance is bliss, or so they say. The problem with ignorance when it comes to major plumbing problems is that the bliss of the moment turns into the nightmare of tomorrow. Trying to ignore certain plumbing problems can end up costing you thousands and even put your health at risk. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, Drain Cleaning and Repair

Time to Replace These 6 Toxic Household Cleaning Products

Posted by William Heinselman on Feb 2 2017

A clean house is something we can all take pride in—especially when company’s coming over later. However, in our zeal to keep the floors, walls, counters, and sinks spotless, we often overlook a potential hazard—the chemicals we use to clean up. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Pipe Leaks and Repair, Home Plumbing, Sewers

4 Reasons Why Your Sewer Repair Estimate May Vary from Your Bill

Posted by William Heinselman on Jan 18 2017

There’s a common stereotype about plumbers charging way too much for their services, or making up the charges that get put on the final bill. This misconception is only made worse when the final bill so often ends up being significantly more than the initial cost estimate on the plumber’s website. Read More

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Plumbing in Sacramento, Home Plumbing, Sewers, Drain Cleaning and Repair

What Are the Best Pipe Materials for Sewers & Drains in Sacramento?

Posted by William Heinselman on Nov 10 2016

The water and sewer pipes running under Sacramento, California have seen a lot of change over the years. Dozens of different types of pipe material have been used over the years, and new materials are still being experimented with all the time. Read More

A leaky pipe could allow contaminants in. This can be very dangerous to your health.

Topics: Pipe Leaks and Repair, Home Plumbing

Worst Problems Caused by Plumbing Leaks and Why You Should Fix Them

Posted by William Heinselman on Nov 9 2016

Leaky pipes can cause a lot of problems given enough time. The exact nature of the problem can change depending on where the leak is located, how severe it is, and how long it goes untreated. Read More

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