Drains are a vital part of any plumbing system, but it’s easy to forget that until they start acting up.
Learn how to tell your drains apart, how to take better care of them, and how to spot the first signs of trouble before they become disasters.
If you ever need help with drain services in Castro Valley, our team offers drain inspection, repair, cleaning, and more.
While we don’t like to think about it, when we flush the toilet, that water has to go somewhere. Usually, it drains properly out the sewer. But, when there is a problem, it can backup into the shower. Sorry—sometimes plumbing is just gross. This problem is unpleasant, but it is also very unsanitary. You do [...]
Occasional yet regular cleaning of your drains is important to not just remove potential build ups that can be forming on the inner pipe walls, but also to help prevent any damage to the drain system over time. Major clogs can be a costly and frustrating issue to deal with. By staying on top of [...]
Having a clogged shower drain can be a nuisance each time you try to take a shower. Luckily there are a wide range of chemical and enzyme clog removers you can use to help remedy this situation, but the best choice of clog remover will depend on what type of clog the drain has. [...]
Having a clogged drain in your kitchen sink or bathroom shower can be a very frustrating thing to deal with. But not every clog is an emergency. They can absolutely lead to emergencies, but it’s always best to assess the situation before you panic. In most cases, minor drain clogs can be fixed on your [...]
There are a few plumbing issues which you can handle on your own, such as dislodging minor clogs and improving your drain rate and water flow. But there are some cases which will require professional drain cleaning services instead. How do you know when you need professional drain cleaning? This is a common question many [...]
While you may have reached for a drain cleaner many times before, you probably don’t understand what the cleaner is doing to your pipes. All drain cleaners, except for natural enzyme-based ones, rely on chemical reactions to try to clear out your pipes. These cleaners might use lye, bleach, aluminum and sodium nitrate to create [...]
