Though it may not seem like it drain lines and sewer piper are one of the most important parts of your home. Sewer lines transport the waste from your home to the municipal treatment system and a nonfunction drain or pipe brings about sheer disaster. These drains have constant wear and tear which can eventually…
The Sewer line is the largest and probably the most important drain in your home. They are susceptible to a number of different problems including the following: Tree Roots: Tree roots can infiltrate your sewer line over time. They can damage your line and eventually causing them to break and collapse. Bellied pipe: This is when a…
When having a blockage in your sewer it is usually not too difficult to tell that there is a problem. Like if there is a loud gurgling sound coming from your toilet or a drain. Or if your is raw sewage coming back up the drains. while knowing that there is a problem can be…
If your bathroom or kitchens drains seem to be draining slower than usually than you most likely have a drain clog. Drain clogs can be one of the more annoying problems in your home so we have some simple tips to prevent them. Every month use safe enzyme treatments rather than harmful drain cleaners such…
You most likely have seen floor drains in public restrooms but floor drains are also in many other places such as commercial kitchens, garages, basements, laundry rooms, and even some residential bathrooms. Floor drains are great because they capture the overflow from sinks, toilets, tubs, etc. and prevent the room from flooding. Though floor drains…
Sewer line areas are crucial for sending waste away from your home or business but they are not impervious to blockages. These blockages can be caused by trees, their roots can penetrate sewer lines causing damage to sections of your line. Roots gradually block the flow of sewage which can eventually lead to a complete…
Hair clogs are common in every bathroom but here are a few things you can do to prevent them! Install Drain Covers Drain covers can be a great way to prevent clogs from ever happening. There are two types of Drain Covers, Top Drain screens and Underneath Drain Screens. Installing a Top Drain screen is…
Drain maintenance is an important part of keeping your home’s plumbing healthy. So we have broken it down into three simple tips for maintaining your home’s drains. 1. Keep these things AWAY from your drain There are a few things that you should never put down your drain but first and foremost: NEVER put pour…
Professional drain cleaner, like the experts at Smith Drain Solutions, will do several things to determine the cause of the problem and the best way to fix it. This includes: Asking questions about how long the problem has been happening, whether it’s happened before, and exactly what you’re experiencing Testing the plumbing fixtures to see how they’re behaving and…