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How To Locate Your Clean Out


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Not every house has a sewer clean out and those that do can be difficult to find. It is important to start by looking for a sewer cap or clean out cap in the front yard. Make sure to look underneath and behind bushes that are located close to the walls of your house. If… continue reading »

Causes of Sewer Backups


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Rainfall: Heavy periods of rainfall can cause sewer lines to overflow with large amounts of groundwater and storm water, resulting in a backup. Blockages Due to Tree Roots: Shrubs and trees seeking moisture can make their way into sewer line cracks causing extensive damage. As the tree or shrub continues to grow and the roots expand, they… continue reading »

Common Plumbing Issues


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Running Toilet  Toilets usually run when the flapper valve inside the tank is letting water pass from the tank to the toilet bowl, if the float is imbalanced, or the fill valve comes loose. Slow or Clogged Drain Large items that get flushed through a drain can get stuck and block the flow of water… continue reading »

Interesting Toilet Facts


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-Globally, nearly 3 billion people still do not have indoor plumbing. -More people around the world own cellphones than toilets. -There are fewer germs on a toilet handle than there are on a cellphone. -King George II of Great Britain died in 1760 from falling off a toilet. -The film Psycho was the first moved… continue reading »