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 Windham area, …
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Rust is unsightly and a pain to clean. As a leading plumbing service provider in Windham, 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 Windham. 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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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 …
In America, we’re used to having running water readily available and in seemingly endless supply, but the long-running drought in California and water restrictions in western states should tell us otherwise. There is a finite supply of water and though water is a renewable resource the amount of clean drinking water is declining. We can …
A drain can quickly clog up due to a variety of reasons. Understanding how to quickly fix a drain is important in saving yourself a lot of time and frustration. Following a few simple tips can unclog your drain without the need for calling a local plumber. Here are three tips to remember if you …
If the water coming out of your tap is cloudy, there are a few potential causes to explore. It’s probably fine to drink, but there’s a small chance that it’s contaminated. Here’s how to get your tap water clear. Clean The Aerator If cloudy water is coming out of just one faucet, it’s probably the …
Although most Americans take it for granted, plumbing is one of modern society’s biggest accomplishments. Toilets, sewers and water treatment plants have given people a consistently clean source of water, not to mention a way to dispose of waste. While it’s a staple a modern life, plumbing isn’t cheap to replace. To keep your home’s …
Hard water is the term used for freshwater that contains an excess of minerals, calcium, and magnesium. While it’s not bad for your health, it is for your home’s appliances and plumbing. How Does Water Get Hard? Rainwater doesn’t contain minerals. Water absorbs minerals once it’s in an aquifer. Hardness is measured by the number …
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