Archive for Drain Lines

Oh oh – A Controversy about How to Use a Garbage Disposal

Coconut Oil, Garbage Disposals, and Drain Lines Don't Mix Well.Have you noticed it too?

My last post about how to use a garbage disposal suggested running lots of cold water after use to help prevent drains from clogging up.

If you check several different sources you will get several different opinions. We had different opinions from our own plumbers. They asked would you prefer your clog close to the sink – or further down the line?

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2 Ways To Keep Your Drains Healthy with Holiday Guests

Happy Thanksgiving from Gary's Quality Plumbing.TWO THINGS we are thinking about today. The holiday season is here. I know that it’s coming earlier every year, right?

  1. Preparation. Company’s coming and we want to make sure that everything is up and running properly. By “running” I mean that your drains aren’t going to back up and cause a mess and embarrassment. Check to see if toilets are flushing correctly and if your sinks, shower or tub drains seem a little sluggish. Before the doorbell rings and guests arrive you will want to have those things taken care of.
  2. Control. You can avoid most clogged drain problems over the holidays with a few simple steps:

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Monsters Use The Bathroom, Too

What to do when drains get out of hand.

Monsters In Your Bathroom: the hair clogged drain.Ever get that terrifying and helpless feeling when water is rising in your sink, shower, or toilet? And you’re afraid the flow won’t stop? One of the biggest complaints that I have when it comes to my home’s plumbing actually isn’t the plumbing itself. It’s what happens to my home, septic systems, and all other things related to plumbing over time.
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Why You Need Outdoor Sewer Clean-Out Access

A recent edition of Plumber Magazine reminds us to promote the benefits of outdoor sewer clean-out access to customers. Since we have had a few of these installations recently I thought it would be good to get this information out to you in our blog and newsletter.

A blocked sewer main is serviced through the outdoor sewer clean-out access point.

A plumber unclogs a sewer drain with his plumbing snake and tools.

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Why is My Toilet Not Flushing Properly?

A toilet not fully flushing is a job for a professional plumber.Is your toilet not fully flushing – all the way out to the city sewer? You’ll know if you’re having problems with an incomplete flush; it’ll be sluggish, like there’s not enough force to take it down the drain; or you may notice a slight (or not so slight) sewer smell in your bathroom.

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