Plumbing Techs

Roots tend to grow wherever water is present in the soil. Therefore, roots are drawn to sewer pipes, which encourage tree roots to grow into them.

Clean your dishwasher by filling the detergent container with white vinegar and running the machine on a long, hot cycle. Do not leave any dishes in the washer for this cleaning cycle.

Turn off the disposal and unplug it, insert an appropriately sized hex or Allen wrench into the hole underneath at the bottom of the disposal motor. Rotate the wrench back and forth to dislodge the obstruction and fix your jammed garbage disposal.

Your toilet may smell when you flush because of a broken airtight seal. Sewer gas is blocked from entering homes by the drain venting system. A U–shape in the pipe holds a designated amount of water in the bowl after each flush. The water acts as an airtight seal to block sewage gases. If too much negative pressure occurs, however, the water level can lower and break the seal, causing a smell after you flush. Or the seal between the floor and the base of the toilet has come away and the toilet might need to be re set.

The easiest way to unclog your toilet is with a plunger, but if you don’t have one on hand, fill the toilet with dish soap or laundry detergent, add a pot of boiling water and then wait a few minutes before flushing. The hot water should break through the blockage,

Because potable water is directly connected to these sorts of pumps (which could also have non potable water in them), many codes and municipalities require that a special backflow prevention device be installed. The check valve that comes with the pumps for example, is a type of back flow prevention device, but many municipalities and codes do not recognize that style as “approved” (at least at the time of this writing). We recommend you check with your local building department and if required, purchase the appropriate backflow prevention assembly to go with your pump. We always recommend a backflow device, and it is included in our pricing as well as the city fee when we furnish a water powered back up system.