Septic systems are crucial to many homes and businesses, yet they are often overlooked until something goes wrong. Septic systems are designed to treat and dispose of wastewater from homes and businesses in areas where there is no centralized sewer system available. Properly designed and maintained septic systems can provide an effective, long-term solution for …
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A clogged sewer line is a red flag for bigger problems. If left alone, a small clog grows into a big clog, and the bigger the clog, the bigger the maintenance bill. Blocked sewer lines are inconvenient for many reasons. They can impede water flow, and drainage and cause nasty backups in your plumbing. At …
Water dripping from a hot water heater is a bad sign. Hot water heaters work in our homes all day without a second thought. Sometimes a leak can go on without even being noticed. As soon as you recognize puddles or dripping water around the tank, it’s time to take action. So, why does your …
Toilets go through a lot. It’s no surprise that eventually our toilets need to be replaced. In fact, most professionals recommend swapping out your toilet once every 10 to 15 years. It may last longer if properly maintained, but generally, you’ll need a new one eventually. The question then stands, how do we know when …
Hot water tanks are integral to comfortable and hygienic homes. They help with everything from washing dishes and laundry to washing yourself. For some buildings, hot water tanks also regulate heat in the home. At Drainworks Plumbing & Septic, we know our fair share about water tanks. We work with customers in the Colchester area, …
5 Things Your Plumbers Don’t Tell You About Hot Water Tank Repair Read More »
Rust is unsightly and a pain to clean. As a leading plumbing service provider in Colchester, our team at Drainworks Plumbing & Septic receives plenty of questions about removing rust stains from plumbing. Here we’ll talk a bit about the cause of rust, cleaning methods, and proactive solutions to avoid future rust. Here’s what you …
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Garbage isn’t associated with good smells, but if your garbage disposal smells funky, there could be a problem. At Drainworks Plumbing & Septic, we deal with our share of garbage disposal issues in Colchester. We see many causes for bad smells, but fortunately, we know just as many ways to fix the issue. Here, we’ll …
DIY is a fun way to get involved in home building projects in Columbia, CT. DIY is a grey area in plumbing. Many plumbing projects are best left to the professionals. Of course, there are some which can be tackled efficiently with the right tools and know-how. At Drainworks Plumbing & Septic LLC, we receive …
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Septic tanks are important for certain homes in our area. Instead of being hooked up to a sewage network, these homes must have a septic tank to allow for the safe disposal of their wastewater. Septic tanks are placed underground, about 50 feet away from a house, and they allow sewage to break down with …
Toilet Clog Ask any plumber and they will tell you that people often flush things down the toilet that really should not be flushed. They’ve cleared enough clogs from toilet drain pipes to know the worst things that people flush. Save yourself the plumbing bill by never flushing any of the following things down your …
