Garbage isn’t associated with good smells, but if your garbage disposal smells funky, there could be a problem. At DrainBusters Plumbing, we deal with our share of garbage disposal issues in Mobile. We see many causes for bad smells, but fortunately, we know just as many ways to fix the issue. Here, we’ll talk about …
Shower Drain Clogged? Clogged drains are the most common household plumbing problem that we see on a daily basis. Overall, hair is the more promenade issue that causes stoppages. Hair blockages causes slow drains and messy back ups. Eventually, Causing your sink, tub and toilet to be unusable until the drain is cleared. Overtime, these build ups can …
Tips on PLUMBING DIY Every homeowner should own these 5 tools when it comes to tackling your own DIY plumbing tasks. From clogged sinks and showers. Replacing old pipes. These 5 tools will allow you to tackle the majority of household plumbing tasks. You can buy all of them for less than $150 combined, which …
What is Hydro-Jetting? Also called drain jetting, hydro jetting makes use of a high-pressure hose with a specialized nozzle connected to a machine. This equipment produces a powerful stream of water that is capable of breaking up all types of drain clogs. Also, used for cleaning slow sewage lines. The amount of pressure can start …
Water used for domestic and industrial purposes should undergo proper treatment, depending on what it is intended for. A contaminated drinking water, for example, may cause gastrointestinal and stomach illnesses, which may lead to various diseases, including diarrhea, cholera, typhoid, polio, and dysentery. This may lead to severe sickness or in worst cases, even death. …
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One of the most common problems facing pipes and home appliances is the buildup of limescale from hard water, which contains dissolved mineral such as calcium and magnesium ions. Over time, your pipes can be totally blocked with these deposits. When this happens, the flow of water may be restricted and may cause serious damage …
Leaks are a household’s common plumbing problem. Once we hear running water from the bathroom or see a dripping faucet, there is already a clear manifestation of water leak. However, not all leaks are visible right away. A slab leak may just be waiting to be recognized. Slab leaks are pipe leaks in the concrete …
Image source: Science News One of the most common environments where Legionella is in abundance is in both potable and non-potable water. The Legionnaires’ disease is a serious and sometimes even lethal lung infection or type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria; the other is Pontiac fever, which is a milder infection. The Legionnaires’ disease …
Image source: Fox 13 A home is usually comprised of two types of plumbing systems, one for the household’s drinking-water supply and the other for waste disposal. A well designed, rightfully installed and properly constructed plumbing system will be able to minimize the risk of water contamination that may result from cross-connections of these two …
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Image source: The Hamilton Spectator No one can argue about the importance of a regular basement inspection. A wet basement can cause severe damage if left unresolved; and worse, the whole house may even collapse if the situation becomes severe. Basement flooding may be caused by unsuitable location of the home, poor floor and wall sealing, blocked …
