To understand what’s going on during hydrostatic pressure, it’s helpful to think back to when our houses were first built. Before your house and basement ever entered your neighborhood, a large hole had to be dug into the ground, following this, the cement was cured into place, creating the basement, and the house built above […]
Read more“An ounce of prevention is always worth a pound of cure” is a famous saying that can lend itself to many things, with our plumbing system being no exception. It doesn’t matter if you’re young, old, or a movie star, nobody likes to find out that they have a clogged drain right under their noses. […]
Read moreThe New Year is upon us, and with it, the majority of us are thinking about our New Year’s resolutions. Every year we have a host of resolutions for our health, education, and wallets, and learning about your plumbing system can help improve all three of these. We’ve compiled a list of resolutions for your […]
Read moreThanksgiving is right around the corner and we all know that means that tasty food will be filling our plates! While we can all bask in the joys of delicious food and quality family time, it is well known that our arteries are at a higher risk for clogging. What is not as known is […]
Read morePower Rodding and Hydro-jetting are the two main ways to clean a blocked sewer line. Much harsher methods were used to clear pipes in the past, but depending on how you define “clear,” those harsher methods could also “clear” your pipes out of existence. Modern-day tools are much more efficient and easier on your piping […]
Read moreCan you imagine what would happen if a pipe were to break in your restaurant? As a restaurant owner or manager, you know that closing down even a section of a restaurant to repair a broken or damaged pipe can cause thousands of dollars in lost business alone. At clear pipe, we offer regularly scheduled […]
Read moreIt’s always a good idea to prepare for the winter by reviewing your internal pipes to keep them clear and safe from freezing temperatures. Easy sewer and drain maintenance This quick list that we’ve compiled at Clear Pipe should give you a good feel as to the condition of your pipes and the steps that […]
Read moreHow often do you have your main sewer line cleaned? Sewer lines need to be cleaned out periodically to prevent any future problems. Main sewer line maintenance is one of the most overlooked maintenance tasks, yet, if the sewer line is not maintained, it can potentially cause water damage and clean up costs. We recommend […]
Read moreWhen water in a pipe freezes, it increases pressure in the entire plumbing system which can cause the pipe to break. A blockage from frozen water not only prevents water from flowing through but it can also burst and cause even more problems. Avoid frozen pipes by following the six steps below: Insulate pipes. Make […]
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