DC Sewer & Drain Blogs

How Do I Know if I Need My Drains Cleaned or Cleared?

A clogged drain is easy to spot. Your sink is backing up, and you panic! Your toilet or kitchen sink seems to drain slowly. Sometimes that clog is fairly easy to get to, and using a drain auger or simple plumbing snake can do the trick to clearing that clog. But, there are other times when a clog is the symptom of a larger problem.

Continue reading to learn the difference between a clogged drain that requires a simple fix or whether your blocked drain is a symptom of a larger plumbing issue.

Water heater maintenance and replacement

Top 5 Benefits of Water Heater Maintenance

Scheduling water heater maintenance for your system might not be at the top of your to-do list, but there are many reasons why it should be. Professional water heater maintenance provides homeowners with numerous system benefits that they wouldn’t experience otherwise.

Read on to discover the benefits you’re missing out on if you don’t schedule routine water heater maintenance with a plumbing professional!

Main Sewer Clogs: Causes, Warning Signs, and Replacement Options

All of the plumbing fixtures, drains, and pipes in your home are connected to the biggest (and most important) piece of plumbing in your entire home—the main sewer line.

Between improper use of these fixtures, drains, and pipes and many other outside factors, the main sewer line can take a beating. Eventually, the main sewer line can become clogged (or even collapse) to the point of needing serious repair or even replacement. Talk about a headache you don’t need!