Drains
Showerhead leaks
As with most things in life, showerheads can and do wear out. It happens that they can develop cracks or defects, and this results in a Showerhead Leak. The simple solution is to simply replace the showerhead. Before you replace it, take the showerhead off, then put it back on, perhaps it was not installed properly to begin with. However if the leak has developed over time then it is likely the showerhead has simply worn out. This is one plumbing that most of us plumbing novices can handle.
Clear a Clogged Garbage Disposal
A clogged garbage disposal will quickly put a damper on your Holiday cooking efforts. The combination of an aging garbage disposal and greasy food is a recipe for a clogged kitchen sink. These devices last no more than 10 years and should be replaced. We recommend to homeowners that they use plastic garbage bags for their food craps, particularly with a major cooking effort, so they don’t wear out their garbage disposals as fast. If your garbage disposal does jam up you can likely fix the problem without calling a plumber. There should be a sticker on the unit, along … Continue reading
Clogged Sewer Line
A nightmare scenario for homeowners; the gurgling sound in your bathtub, which is not draining properly, is followed up by the appearance and smell of a brown or black liquid sludge backing up out of the drain. This means that you have a clogged sewer line. There are two reasons for this problem. The first is a clog in the sewer line, which is typically an accumulation of hair, grease and other products that have gone down your drains and are now coagulating together and blocking up your sewer drain. The other possible reason for this problem are tree roots … Continue reading
Unclogging Your Sink Drains
So, you have turned the water on in your sink to wash your hands or shave. You finish your business and the water is not draining out of the sink. You toggle the plug several times to see if the results are different, but they are not. You have a clogged up drain, and here are some ideas and remedies to try. The first thing to try is to pull the sink stopper out and see if that undoes the clog or jam. You will have to twist it back and forth to jimmy it out. If it does come … Continue reading