The idea of sewer odors drifting through your home is an unpleasant scenario. Unfortunately, it something that you may have to deal with at some point, and it indicates trouble with the drainpipes or possibly even the sewer line that runs from your house to the center of the street. There are different reasons that your drains may start emitting terrible smells, and most of them will require calling plumbing professionals to fix. Below, we’ll look at 4 of the more common reasons for bad-smelling drains. Continue Reading
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4 Reasons That Your Drains Smell Bad
August 1st, 2016What to Look for in a Professional Plumbing Contractor
July 4th, 2016It’s easier today than ever before to find professionals to take care of any job that you may need. All you have to do is type in a few terms into an Internet search engine, and then dozens (maybe hundreds) of options will pop up on your screen. But this creates the paradox of choice: how do you know that you’ll receive the quality you want when you have this many options? There are so many choices that it’s not difficult to end up making the wrong choice. Continue Reading
Toilet Malfunctions That Need the Help of a Professional Plumber
June 6th, 2016The toilets in your bathrooms are the major source of indoor water use in your house—accounting for approximately 40% of annual household water bills. So, aside from their vital day-to-day functions, the toilets are also a major part of the freshwater plumbing for your house. This is why it’s important that they’re always in good working shape and that any malfunctions are repaired as soon as possible.
What’s That Gurgling Sound from My Drains Mean?
May 9th, 2016One of the ways to tell that your plumbing system is experiencing problems that may require the services of a licensed plumber is when you hear unusual noises. For example, sharp clanging sounds—known as water hammer—often warn that the pipes have lost their air cushion.
One of the more common warning sounds you may hear from your plumbing is gurgling coming from the drains. We’ll look at what this might mean. Continue Reading
Common Bathroom Plumbing Repairs to Watch Out For
April 11th, 2016If it were up to you, you would never have to experience bathroom plumbing problems. However, your plumbing system is intricate, and even the most maintained system will eventually have an issue pop up. When a problem does occur, you need to have a professional inspect it, since many do-it-yourself plumbing projects can go awry and result in costly repairs later down the road.
Your bathroom plumbing is probably under the most stress over any other part of your plumbing system, given that you rely on it so much. Routine maintenance and reasonable use can help extend the lifespan of your bathroom plumbing, however in the interest of being prepared, here are some of the most common bathroom plumbing repair needs you should watch out for. Continue Reading
Why Can’t I Just Use a Drain Snake from the Store to Clear My Drains?
March 14th, 2016Drain snakes (also known as drain augers) are one of the most useful tools in a plumber’s arsenal when it comes to drain cleaning and removing tough drainpipe clogs. Although plumbers also make use of hydro-jetting for drain cleaning, the drain snake remains one of the essential pieces of equipment for taking the best care of drains.
Signs It’s Time to Replace the Bathroom Toilet
February 15th, 2016The toilet is the appliance in a home that uses up the most water. In fact, the toilets in your household probably account for around 40% of your monthly water bill. So not only is the toilet a vital part of your home’s plumbing (it must function every day, after all) but it’s also one that can create immensely high bills when it stops working the way it should.
Why Now Is a Good Time for Sump Pump Installation
January 18th, 2016Here are two general facts about life in Southern California that affect how often people choose to have a sump pump installed for their home: it doesn’t rain often, and few homes have basements.
Generally, people think of sump pumps—automated water pumps that remove excess water due to flooding from low areas of a home—with flooding in basements. Since basements are a rarity in our area, and rainfall is minimal, it doesn’t often occur to homeowners to call on their local plumbing company to have a pedestal or submersible sump pump put into the house. Continue Reading
Some Special Holiday Tips to Avoid Garbage Disposal Repairs
December 21st, 2015We’ve provided tips before on how to keep your garbage disposal working in the best conditioning possible and to get the most years out of it. The time when you need to be the most cautious about how you use your garbage disposal is during the end of the year holiday season, because your kitchen will receive significantly more use as you entertain guests and family members. We’d like to use today’s post to go over common food items that you shouldn’t place down the disposal so you can avoid the all-too-common seasonal problem of a broken kitchen garbage disposal. Continue Reading
How Does Trenchless Technology Even Work?
November 23rd, 2015At My Drain Company, we use something called trenchless technology when it comes to the large job of replacing a broken or decaying sewer line. Trenchless technology isn’t used universally in the plumbing industry yet, but it’s definitely the method you want employed when you need sewer line replacement. Why? Because using these techniques, our plumbers can finish the job in only a fraction of the time compared to more traditional digging methods. Plus, it won’t create extensive damage across your lawn that will require extensive re-landscaping to fix. Continue Reading
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