Posts Tagged ‘Clogged Drains’

May 16th, 2010

Root Intrusion | Woodland Hills Plumbers Can Help

Root intrusion causes at least half of the sewer blockages, and fast growing species of trees are often to blame. The intrusion of roots into waste pipes can be a challenge. With older sewer systems, you are much more likely to suffer damage from root intrusion. The growth of root mass inside sewer lines will block the discharge of wastewater, resulting in backup into your home or building. Schuelke Plumbing is available to serve you when this happens at your property.

The damage caused by the backup can be costly to repair and troublesome to deal with. Root growth can also cause deterioration of the pipes and pipe joints, as well as underground pipe structures and pipe connections to the main sewer line. It is best to have an effective root control program in place.

Root growth is determined first by gravity and secondly by water. The root hairs, which are fine, hair-like projections found on the surface of the roots, will find their way into drain lines and sewer pipes. They enter through small cracks or openings in the pipe or pipe joint. Once inside they will continue to grow, finally forming a root mass.

Trees and shrubs seek out water to grow, and pipes provide the perfect environment. Roots are even drawn to unbroken pipes because of condensation and will

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December 29th, 2009

Clogged Drains – Plumbers Can Repair A Clog Quickly

What can cause a drain to be clogged in your home or commercial building? A clogged drain in your bathroom, whether it is a clogged shower head, bathroom sink drain, or toilet, can ruin your day. Many times these stubborn clogs are caused by hair buildup in the drains. Sometimes you can get enough hair out of the clogged drain yourself, but to do a thorough job and to prevent further problems, it is best to call your plumber.

Here at Schuelke Plumbing, we will send our repairmen out quickly. They will make a full assessment of your situation, clear out any obstructions from your sink, toilet, or shower, and get your water flowing again quickly. Trying to do this yourself with wire coat hangars and plungers will take your time, may cause further damage, and you will still continue to have a bathroom drainage problem in the

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December 24th, 2009

Clogged Drains – Plumbers Go Green With Solutions

Clogged drains and pipes are enough to make you want solutions right away. It may seem like your kitchen and bathroom drains get clogged on a regular basis, and Sherman Oaks plumbers at Schuelke Plumbing offer a complete variety of services and will repair your clogged drains at your home or office.  They recommend some green ways to keep your drains open, without using powerful industrial chemicals that can be harmful to the environment. These products may contain lye or acid, and can be dangerous to the wastewater system, your PVC pipes, as well as your health.

You may want to use a more natural approach to keep your drains from getting clogged. Some health food stores carry bacteria based enzyme cleaners. Pouring a cup of baking soda down your drain, followed by about 3 cups of boiling water may also work, as long as water has not yet backed up in your drain. The chemical composition of the baking soda is changed by the boiling water, making it more alkaline.

If these methods do not work, you will need to call the plumbing professionals at Schuelke Plumbing. We will be at your location promptly and have the proper equipment to clear your clogged drain. Your clogged drains can be repaired quickly.

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November 27th, 2009

Clogged Drains – North Hollywood Plumbers To The Rescue

North Hollywood plumbers Schuelke Plumbing keep your home or commercial building in top condition when it comes to plumbing and sewer repairs and maintenance. Toilets, showers, and sinks can easily become clogged for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the drain is sluggish, but not completely clogged. Before you call in the plumbers, run the hot water for about 10 minutes. Many times this will open the drain.

Sometimes you can remove the basket strainer from a sink drain and then use a plunger to open up the clogged drain. If this does not work, you will want to call the plumbers at Schuelke Plumbing. They will come to your home or office very quickly and unclog your drains. Their plumbers and technicians are professionally trained to get to the root of the problem to save you time and frustration. They will also check your entire plumbing

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October 6th, 2009

Clogged Drains – Los Angeles Plumbers Schuelke Plumbing Have The Answers You Need

It may seem like your kitchen and bathroom drains get clogged on a regular basis. Sherman Oaks plumbers at Schuelke Plumbing offer a complete variety of services and will repair your clogged drains at your home or office, but recommend some green ways to keep your drains open, without using powerful industrial chemicals that can be harmful to the environment. These products may contain lye or acid, and can be dangerous to the wastewater system, your PVC pipes, as well as your health.

You may want to use a more natural approach to keep your drains from getting clogged. Some health food stores carry bacteria based enzyme cleaners. Pouring a cup of baking soda down your drain, followed by about 3 cups of boiling water may also work, as long as water has not yet backed up in your drain. The chemical composition of the baking soda is changed by the boiling water, making it more alkaline.

If these methods do not work, you will need to call

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