Category: Sewers & Drains
Why Drains Tend to Run Slower During the Winter Months
When winter settles in, most homeowners expect higher heating bills and icy sidewalks. What many don’t expect? Sluggish sinks, tubs, and shower drains. If your drains seem slower this time of year, it’s not a coincidence. Cold temperatures affect more than just the air outside — they impact your entire plumbing system. Even when pipes… Continue reading Why Drains Tend to Run Slower During the Winter Months
This Summer, Schedule Your Next Underground Sewer Line Inspection
Your home has a lot going on behind the scenes. And while your sewer line may not be top of mind, ignoring it can lead to serious plumbing problems. Since it’s buried underground and generally out of sight, it’s easy to forget it needs maintenance just like the rest of your home. But if there’s… Continue reading This Summer, Schedule Your Next Underground Sewer Line Inspection
When Do Plumbing Pipes Need Hydro Jetting?
Most household plumbing clogs can be resolved with a good plunger, a little muscle, and perhaps some drain cleaning fluid. But what’s a homeowner to do for those tougher clogs and blockages? Why, contact Anthony’s Plumbing, of course! Our expert plumbers have a variety of drain and pipe cleaning solutions up their sleeves, including hydro… Continue reading When Do Plumbing Pipes Need Hydro Jetting?
Why Is Water Seeping Into My Basement?
Jumping into a puddle of water when you’re a toddler? Fun! Stepping into a puddle of water in your basement? Cause for concern. There are a number of reasons you may see water in your basement, but no matter the cause, this is not a problem you should ignore. If you notice water seeping into… Continue reading Why Is Water Seeping Into My Basement?
Drain Cleaning Techniques and When to Use Them
Clogged drains are one of the most common complaints of homeowners. And while a clog may not be an emergency situation; it does demand attention. If not cleared, you could end up with a serious plumbing problem and costly repairs. Thankfully, there are several proven drain cleaning methods that range from basic DIY to professional.… Continue reading Drain Cleaning Techniques and When to Use Them
The Do’s and Don’ts of a Clogged Sink
Sink clogs are inevitable. Even with the best of care, you’re bound to encounter one sooner or later. The good news is that most bathroom or kitchen sink clogs are easy to clear without the need of a plumber. And yet some common practices can end up doing more harm then good. Follow these tips… Continue reading The Do’s and Don’ts of a Clogged Sink
“Holiday Joy or Holiday Mess?” How to Prevent Clogged Drains
It’s coming. And no doubt faster than you’d like. Still, the Clogged Drains Holiday Season – including Christmas and other days of special meaning – is upon us, and the pressure is on to finalize your shopping and holiday meal plans. If you’re the host for any upcoming event, then you’ll want to pay special… Continue reading “Holiday Joy or Holiday Mess?” How to Prevent Clogged Drains
How to Unblock a Shower Drain
There’s nothing uncommon about a blocked shower drain. That’s the bad news. The good news is that by knowing what to expect, you can be amply prepare to clear a clog in the moment and take steps to prevent them. Here’s how: Boiling water Boil a tea kettle or pot full of water and simply… Continue reading How to Unblock a Shower Drain
How to Prevent Tree Roots from Penetrating Your Sewer Pipes
If a sink clogs up or a toilet won’t flush, you know right away. What you don’t know, necessarily, is how long that blockage has been in the works. Did you recently flush something you shouldn’t have down the toilet? Have you forgotten to place grease and cooking oils in a container and then place… Continue reading How to Prevent Tree Roots from Penetrating Your Sewer Pipes
Things Not to Flush
Few things can send you into panic mode like the sight of rising Don’t Flush water in a toilet. Even worse, such incidents rarely happen when you have nothing but time on your hands. Instead, it’ll be right before company is due, or just before you’re headed out to work. And while we can’t promise… Continue reading Things Not to Flush
