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how to unclog a garbage disposal

Topics: Home Plumbing, Drain Cleaning and Repair

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Garbage disposals are a plumbing asset that many homeowners fail to properly care for. When garbage disposals aren’t properly maintained, they can become an expensive repair down the road. The best way to avoid clogs and other garbage disposal problems is by regularly maintaining a clean garbage disposal. By being proactive about cleaning your garbage disposal, your unit can perform effectively for years without needing repairs or replacement. Read More
how to clean grease traps for restaurants

Topics: Commercial Plumbing, Drain Cleaning and Repair

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If you have just opened a restaurant or have operated one for some time, you need to know the location of your grease trap and its maintenance schedule. If you do not and fail to tend to this maintenance issue, you may find yourself ankle-deep in a sewer backup that can disrupt the operation of your business. If this happens on a Friday night, with a full house and tables turning, it can be costly in more ways than one. If you own a restaurant and do not know what a grease trap is and how to clean it, keep reading. Read More
plumbing maintenance tools

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

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The best DIY care practices for home plumbing systems are actually simpler than you might imagine. With homemade cleaning solutions, regular upkeep, and self-inspection know-how, there’s little reason you can’t maintain your pipes and keep them running well on your own. Using these plumbing maintenance tips, you should be able to go about your day without worrying about possible damages within your plumbing system. Read More
person using a wrench to fix a leaky faucet

Topics: Pipe Leaks and Repair, Home Plumbing, Drain Cleaning and Repair

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Whenever you're faced with a plumbing problem, it's always in your best interest to contact a professional plumbing contractor. However, when that's just not an option for you, or when the issue is relatively easy to fix, you can opt to handle the project DIY-style. Here's a closer look at some common pipe problems and some of the standard methods for fixing them on your own. Read More
how to fix a slow draining bathtub

Topics: Home Plumbing, DIY, Drain Cleaning and Repair

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If you have a slow-draining bathtub, then it's time to clear out your bathtub drain. Clogs and other blockages can cause your bathtub to drain slowly, which is why it's so important to clean them regularly. However, even with regular drain cleaning, some clogs are a bit tougher to work out than others. When you have a clogged bathtub drain, it’s an easy DIY fix. Read More
food-going-into-garbage-disposal

Topics: Home Plumbing, Drain Cleaning and Repair

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Garbage disposals are installed in more than half of American homes today. In fact, they are often marked as a must-have option on apartment and home buyers' wish lists when searching for places to live because garbage disposals make cleaning significantly easier. Although garbage disposals have been used widely for decades, there are still a lot of myths surrounding their use and maintenance. While some of these misconceptions are harmless, others have the potential to cause serious damage to your disposal unit or to your pipes. Read More
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