Clogged Drains
Why Is My Toilet Overflowing?
Reading Time: 2 minutesYour toilet is one of the most important plumbing features in your home. While regular maintenance will help you avoid at least 80% of common plumbing problems, the other 20% of the time can catch you off guard. Dealing with an overflowing toilet can be…
How To Prevent A Clogged Drain
Reading Time: 3 minutesClogged drains often happen at the worst possible times and are a real headache to deal with. Most clogged drains occur in the kitchen or the bathroom, and they happen for several reasons. Most blocked drains could have been avoided by monitoring what you allow…
The Most Bizarre Things Drain Clearing Experts Have Found In Drains
Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery profession has its humor, and with drain clearing experts it’s no different. We take our jobs very seriously but sometimes you can’t help your surprise when you find bizarre things causing blockages in a home’s sewage system. It’s very common to find things such…
Plumbing Repairs and Sewer Camera Inspections
Reading Time: 3 minutesCameras are valuable tools for plumbers to inspect lines and locate drainage issues. Many plumbers opt for cameras to assess hard to reach spaces. Camera inspections aren’t a new tool, but it’s important to know what cameras can and can’t do when it comes to…
The Strangest Things That Have Clogged Our Drains
Reading Time: 3 minutesFlushing most things other than toilet paper can lead to big problems for your plumping. Even flushing the smallest foreign objects, like Q-tips and hair, can lead to clogged drains, as well as other problems in your drainage system. Remarkably, things that shouldn’t be anywhere…
Why Do I Need A Licensed Plumber To Unclog My Drains?
Reading Time: 2 minutesA blocked drain seems like a simple thing to solve, and sometimes it is. But if you have a recurring clog that stubbornly persists, it is time to call a plumber! Here are some of the top reasons you should only hire a licensed plumber….
Tired Of Drain Flies Giving You Drain Issues?
Reading Time: 3 minutesSeeing flies coming from your kitchen sink is not a pretty sight. It may leave your family feeling a bit sick. You’re not the first person to experience this and the drain and sewer experts at Art Rooter, Sewer & Drain Cleaning know that it’s something…
Do Plants And Trees Damage Sewer And Drain Lines?
Reading Time: 3 minutesTrees and plants contribute to the overall curb appeal of your home. They provide a sense of natural beauty that would look good next to any home. Septic tanks on the other hand are unsightly but a very necessary part of a well-functioning home. Having…
Flushing Foreign Objects Equals Clogged Toilet!
Reading Time: 4 minutesSome of the things that you shouldn’t be flushing down the toilet are a little more obvious than others. For example, we try teach our kids NOT to flush their Batman Lego figurines down the toilet, and when they ask why it’s because you know…
When To Plunge, When To Snake, And When To Call A Plumber
Reading Time: 4 minutesExperiencing a clogged drain in your home is unfortunately inevitable at some point in your life, and when you get a really tough clog, it’s best not to let the panic set in. Although there are different ways to clean your drains, you will most likely…
Signs You Have A Clogged Drain
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs a proud homeowner we always want to make sure our home is being well looked after. This means that it’s not only important to know how to make sure your home is looking good, but to make sure you’re taking care of everything on…
Drain Cleaning Basics
Reading Time: 3 minutesHaving a clogged or backed up drain can be extremely annoying, and can often come at the most inconvenient time. To avoid having to deal with a clogged drain disaster somewhere further down the line it’s important to learn some drain cleaning basics so you…
