Clogged Drains
Can I Protect My Home From Sewer System Backups?
Reading Time: 2 minutesA backed-up sewer is not only disgusting, but it can also result in thousands of dollars of damage to the rest of your plumbing system, your electrical system, your home’s walls and floors, your landscaping, and your furniture. Thankfully, there are many ways you can…
Why Drain Maintenance Is Important
Reading Time: 3 minutesYour drains go through a lot. Whether you’re taking a shower after gym, cleaning dishes, washing your hands, or cleaning the rest of your home, all the dirt, grease, soap, and cleaning chemicals head down your drain. And while drainage systems are designed to be…
Differences Between Pipe Relining and Pipe Replacement
Reading Time: 2 minutesPlumbing pipes and even underground drainpipes are silent heroes in our lives. We use them every day at home and work and the only time we remember their importance is when something goes wrong. Without regular preventative drain and sewer maintenance, things are bound to…
What Are The Signs Of A Sewer System Backup?
Reading Time: 3 minutesAbacked-up sewer system is not only a messy and smelly problem, it also poses a serious health risk to your family. Few people can forget the awful smell that accompanies a sewer backup, but are you familiar with the other, less obvious signs? Despite regular…
Why Sewer Pipe Relining Is Better Than Traditional Repair
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt used to be the case that when something went wrong with your sewer line, the repair job was as messy as the issue itself. But with the latest technology, damaged pipes can be repaired from the inside – that’s right: no digging. Sewer pipe…
Things To Consider Before A Sewer Line Replacement
Reading Time: 3 minutesSewer lines are an important part of any home or commercial building. They are responsible for carrying away wastewater and sewage from toilets, showers, sinks, and any other drains. Over time, sewer lines can become corroded, blocked, or cracked, which can cause serious problems. As…
How Does Video Pipe Inspection Work?
Reading Time: 2 minutesSewage and water pipes are often buried in the ground and sometimes under concrete! Getting to the root cause of the problem can sometimes seem impossible. This is where piping technology comes to the rescue, video pipe inspection utilizes fiber-optic cameras that snake their way…
Roles And Responsibilities Of A Drain Cleaning Technician
Reading Time: 2 minutesDo you have an annual drain cleaning schedule? Most people do not give their plumbing pipes and drains a second thought until they block. It’s ironic how drains appear to know when you’re in a rush in the mornings and choose that time to block….
Why Tunneling Experts Use Hydro Excavation
Reading Time: 3 minutesSometimes, a few pumps of a plunger are all you need to fix a plumbing issue, other times, the issue is with the main pipes underground. When this is the case, Art Rooter, Sewer & Drain Cleaning uses a process known as hydro excavation. Hydro…
Tips For Maintaining Your Sewer Line
Reading Time: 2 minutesNobody wants to have to think about sewer line maintenance, but if you encounter a sewer line blockage, you’ll need to find the right plumber fast! Sewer line maintenance is the best way to prevent sewer blockages but you might be wondering: Where do I…
Signs You Have Tree Roots in Your Sewer Line
Reading Time: 2 minutesYou probably don’t think about your sewer line until something goes wrong. And when something does go wrong—like when you get a big clog in your drain that won’t clear with a plunger—your sewer line suddenly becomes your top priority. While it’s true that tree…
How To Prevent Clogged Drains
Reading Time: 3 minutesA clogged drain can sneak up on you when you least expect it. That shower you were looking forward to quickly becomes less desirable when you’re standing in dirty water. Clogged drains are inconvenient and unhygienic. That’s why it’s best to be proactive and prevent…
