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Drains

Knowing how to maintain your drains can save you from minor emergencies, premature re-pipes, and even a visit from your local plumber.

If you have checked out our advice and still need help, we offer quick & effective drain cleaning in Tracy and beyond.

Is It OK to Put Coffee Grounds Down the Toilet?

Most people know that they shouldn’t put coffee grounds down the kitchen sink, where it can cause serious clogs. That leaves some people asking: is it okay to put coffee grounds down the toilet? Unfortunately, that isn’t a solution to your coffee ground problems either. We’ll explain what can go [...]

By |2021-09-30T20:29:24+00:00September 25th, 2020|Drains, Plumbing Tips & Opinions, Toilets|

What to Do If Water is Coming Up Through Your Bathtub Drain

Water coming up through your bathtub drain can be an alarming sight. Usually, this is sewage water. It could be from the sink or toilet, and can be dangerous, so you’ll need to act quickly. Find out what could be causing this problem and what should you do about it. [...]

By |2019-06-06T18:58:09+00:00March 4th, 2019|Drains|

Drain Cleanouts: Helping You Drain Your Home’s Main Vein

When you think of your home’s many creature comforts, which ones immediately come to mind? Is it your A/C system? Your heater during the winter, maybe? It could be that it’s your shower. Maybe you just love your backyard. These are all good things, and they all make us feel [...]

By |2020-10-09T14:48:22+00:00September 22nd, 2017|Drains, Sewers|

What’s the Difference Between Waste Pipes and Soil Pipes?

There are a lot of pipes that carry water into your home, and about as many pipes that carry waste water (and other stuff) back out of it. But did you know that there are specific types of pipes for bringing waste out of your home? It’s true! And the [...]

By |2020-09-14T09:21:10+00:00May 17th, 2017|Drains, Pipes|

Preventing Tree Roots in Sewer Pipes

If you’ve ever had a tree root invade your sewer line, then you understand just how frustrating (and devastating) it can be. Tree roots have a nasty habit of causing clogs, cracking your pipes, and essentially wreaking havoc on your entire plumbing system. And it doesn’t matter if the tree [...]

By |2020-10-09T14:48:46+00:00February 8th, 2017|Drains, Pipes, Sewers|
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