What Not to Put Down Your Kitchen or Bath Sink Drain
At Jake the Plumber, we understand how tempting it can be to toss certain items down the drain for convenience. However, doing so can lead to clogs, costly repairs, and damage to your plumbing system. Here’s a quick guide on what you should never put down your kitchen or bath drain. Kitchen Drain There are […]
The Importance of Sewer Line Camera Inspections
An often-overlooked maintenance item for all home plumbing systems is the sewer line that connects your home to the city- or county-owned sewer system. If you’re considering purchase of a home, it’s especially important to know the health of your sewer line. Jake the Plumber can provide a video file of the sewer line. This […]
Eleven Things to Never Flush Down the Toilet!
How to Keep the Drain Cleaner Away Do you have repeated visits from a Plumber to unclog your toilet? Some preventive measures will help! Here’s a list of 11 things you should *never* flush down your toilet! They all belong in your trash or elsewhere. Baby Wipes – the number one offender our drain cleaners […]
Proper Plunging For Your Toilet
First – Pick Your Plunger You’ll want a heavy-duty rubber plunger with the fold-out flange. The flange insert will help give a good seal for plunging. Second – Protective Clothing Get some rubber gloves, safety goggles or glasses, and some protective clothes. Make sure you have plenty of rags around the base of the toilet. […]
How to Use a Drain Snake
So – in my last blog entry I talked about drain cleaning liquids not being effective or safe to use in DIY clog-busting. What’s a homeowner to do? The safest way to go after a stopped up or slow drain is to use a tool to reach down and pull it up – using a […]
Chemical Drain Cleaners…Or Not?
Most of us, when faced with a pesky slow drain or clogged sink, have been tempted to use a chemical drain cleaner at one time or other. What could be easier than opening a bottle and pouring the contents down the drain? Jake the Plumber doesn’t recommend any of these products, and here’s why. These […]
