Elmhurst Plumbing Repair

The majority of calls to a plumber come from slow or clogged drains. Some are minor clogs in the tub or shower and kitchen sink clogs. Others are whole house clogs where the main sewer line is clogged causing all the drains in the home to back up. Do not forget to stock up on TP. Some clogs are caused by tissues or paper towels that were used when the homeowner ran out of TP.

Use strainers in all your drains to stop hair from going down the drain; especially in the bathroom sinks and showers. It's much easier to clear out a strainer once a week than to unclog a drain. Within an hour after pouring the BIO-CLEAN bacteria into the drain, the bacteria begin to eat their way into the waste that has accumulated on the sides and top of the drain pipe.

Weekend relatives and guests will likely increase your laundry load. So be prepared before they arrive and make sure the laundry tub and drain are empty, ahead of time. Also make sure a strainer is covering the drain hole. We cannot stress enough the importance of strainers covering all the drains in your home.

Toxic Drain Cleaners, while they certainly sound good (and cheap) these chemicals simply do not work very well, can cause damage to your pipes, and are environmentally unfriendly, to say the least. They are among the most toxic chemicals that are found in homes. If a child or baby were to get these chemicals on them, or god forbid, ingest them, they would be in very serious trouble.

Fall and winter home maintenance is essential, and often overlooked, to keeping your home safe, warm and dry. While these tasks can be performed by homeowners some of them are hazardous and caution must taken. We recommend you hire professional help if you have any doubts at all about performing the tasks yourself.