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, …
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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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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 …
The advent of draining systems has made life so much easier for the human race. Unfortunately, these complicated systems aren’t without their flaws. When you’re experiencing drain problems, water can back up, foul odors can stink up your home, and your plumbing system can get severely damaged. Here are some common drainage problems homeowners face, …
