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DRAIN CLEANING, PLUMBING & SEWER LINE ARTICLES
Action Drain & Plumbing and Action Excavation are pleased to share with you our collection of tips and essential information related to your home's plumbing, drain cleaning situations, sewer and mainline drains, and general information on saving money and maintaining your home's plumbing and drainage systems.
We hope you find these short articles helpful. But remember your Action Drain & Plumbing team of Spokane Drain Cleaners and Plumbers are available 24/7 to assist you with drain and plumbing emergencies.
Drain Cleaners vs Plumbers: What's the Difference?
In this staggering post, we finally can reveal the secret: What is the difference between a plumber and a drain cleaner?
Aug 6, 2024
Never Put These Down Your Drains!
Top 10 Things That Should NOT be Washed Down Your Drain For most, the concept of plumbing might be described as a magical disappearing...
Mar 15, 2024
5 Fall Drain Cleaning Tips for Any Home
When the leaves start to change and the temperatures dip, give kitchen, laundry, and restroom drains a little TLC. With average high...
Sep 29, 2021
The Truth About Slow Drains
In the plumbing world, slow drains can be the result of several underlying issues. A slow drain is a clear sign that your drainage system...
Sep 14, 2021
The Benefits of High-Pressure Drain Cleaning
High-Pressure Drain Cleaning A clogged sewer line or drain can impact a single sink or toilet in your home, or it can affect your entire...
Aug 9, 2021
The Safe Way to Clean Any Drain in Your House
A clean drain is the only proactive way to beat drainage system backups and blockages. Sometimes drain issues are simple to fix but they...
Jul 1, 2021
5 Tips to Prolong the Life of Your Garbage Disposal
Believe it or not, your garbage disposal isn’t a one-stop-shop for all things food waste. For nearly 100 years, the garbage...
Jun 16, 2021
Spring Rain: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
Heavy rains in April may lead to sewer backups and drainage issues. It is officially spring 2021 and like pretty much everyone...
Apr 7, 2021
What Causes Sludge Buildup? What is s “Belly” or “Channeling” in my Sewer Line?
Sludge (noun): 2: a muddy or slushy mass, deposit, or sediment: such as A: precipitated solid matter produced by water and sewage...
Apr 19, 2018
What Causes Roots to Enter Your Drain Line?
First a little about tree roots: They are always growing, and part of that growth is seeking sources of water. They are very powerful...
Apr 6, 2018
Are "Flushable" Sanitary Products Really Okay To Flush?
The simple answer is: No. Over time they can create a real mess in your sewer line and in the city sewers. Wipes: Unfortunately, the...
Feb 15, 2018
We have flies in our drain. Have you ever seen that?
The answer is: "Yes" While we have witnessed them, we are not experts on them. However, we found a lot of great info about this at:...
Jan 9, 2018
We have an awful smell in the basement!
We get this call often. Many times, there is a simple cure. The culprit? That lone floor drain over in the corner that has a purpose, but...
Jan 5, 2018
Freezing temperatures are heading our way in the Inland Northwest!
Freezing temperatures are surely heading our way up here in the Inland Northwest! With that comes frozen pipes. If there is a blockage of...
Dec 21, 2017
The Biggest Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Myths
When it comes to maintenance on your home, your plumbing should be one of your top priorities. However, for many homeowners, this is not...
Dec 20, 2017
How to Resolve Common Toilet Problems at Home
While there are certainly many joys to homeownership, one of the most stressful parts has to be when something breaks down, and you don’t...
Aug 23, 2017
Know the Flow: Do’s & Don'ts of Clogged Drains
There are few more annoying home repairs that demand immediate attention like clogged drains. Regardless of what you're doing, you...
Apr 4, 2017
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