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About Plumbing Cleanout

Written by Gerrit on September 29, 2015. Posted in Drain Cleaning, Palm Beach Plumber.

GENERAL IDEA OF YOUR CLEANOUTS

When your drains are flooding in the toilet, the bathtub and the shower, you call a plumber to come to your house, he probably will ask you : Do you know where the cleanout is located in the house? And you will think : What is he talking about?. Well, a cleanout is located in the front side or back of the house on the main drain. The purpose of the cleanout is allow an entrance to the drainage system to snake out the main drain and remove clog problems.

Main drain stoppages can be the cause of many things, tree roots, broken pipes or just plain old rages the homeowners have a lot of beautiful landscaping surrounding their house and think, this big ugly pipe could be seen in their landscaped yard is completely unheard.

Keep in mind that if there is no cleanout the plumber would probably go to the top of the roof. When the plumber is at the top of the roof, the snake would be inserted into the vent stack. The vent stack is the opening in the drain system to let air in so the drain system will work properly. Anytime someone goes to the top of the roof there is a possibility of damaging the roof tiles or even falling off the roof. So when the plumber is there ask if it’s possible to install a cleanout in a way which is not noticeable.

The plumber would probably be able to install a cleanout by digging up sewer main cut the pipe and install the two-way cleanout with a valve box on the top. Many older houses has cast-iron pipe a lot of the newer houses have PVC. Many projects start in houses when installing a cleanout. Hardenburgh plumbing tries to inform the consumer with ideas to improve the plumbing at home.

Video Sewer Inspections, a Peek into the Unknown

Written by Gerrit on September 2, 2015. Posted in Drain Cleaning, Palm Beach Plumber.

Video Sewer Inspections

Palm Beach is home to some of the most beautiful natural habitats in the world. Residents care greatly about the health of themselves and the environment. However, one of the most prevalent dangers to human and environmental health that is often overlooked is raw sewage.

Sewage systems are a necessary evil in modern society. For so many, the idea of out of sight out of mind causes an unintended negligence to sewage issues of private and commercial properties alike. It is not until a costly and detrimental sewage system malfunction, that the nasty reality of the system resonates in the minds of property owners.

It is important to manage a private sewage system before major issues arise. For properties that own or are in close proximity to private water, symptoms such as algal blooms may be an indication of unseen seepage. Other indications are smells and poor water drainage or regurgitation. Although in many cases, there are no indications of an issue until it has progressed to heightened proportions.

Major Plumbing Problem Tree Root vs Sewer Line

Written by Gerrit on May 26, 2015. Posted in Drain Cleaning, Palm Beach Plumber.

A Major West Palm Beach Sewer Plumbing Problem | Tree Roots vs. Sewer Lines

One of the more typical West Palm Beach sewer plumbing issues that we see with sewer lines are broken sewer lines from tree roots that grow into the lines. As the tree roots grow into the lines the pipes burst. The plant roots are trying to find a source of water; buried plumbing pipes make the perfect source. Vapor is created when warm water flows inside the sewage system water pipes and leaves to the colder soil that surrounds the pipe. Tree roots search out the vapor and expand toward it until it finds the source. Generally the source of the vapor is a loose joint or crack in the pipe. Once the plant roots reach the joint or crack, they expand into the opening to get the nutrients and wetness found within. After the roots get into the pipe they continue growing, and if they aren’t disrupted then they will continue growing until they fill up the entire pipe with a hair-like root masses. These masses will catch debris from the house like grit, oils and house fats. Tree roots that grow inside of sewage system pipes are one of the most expensive West Palm Beach plumbing problems experienced by our clients.

Tree Root vs. Your Sewer Line

It may be the most extensive West Palm Beach sewer plumbing problem that you face.

One of the complicated and mysterious things about tree roots growing into sewer lines is that without a backhoe you can’t see it because it happens beneath the ground. It stinks, doesn’t it? It would be nice to keep tabs on something that can make your basement or toilet bubble up with sewage.

To better understand how sewer lines and tree roots interact, you first have to know what “a sewer lateral” is. A sewer lateral is the stretch of sewer pipe that extends from your foundation to the municipal sewer line that’s located under the street. The majority of municipalities will not fix or take other responsibility for clogged or damaged sewer laterals. If you live in West Palm Beach, hiring a plumber to handle your sewer lateral is up to the landlord or homeowner. Sometime, the homeowner is even responsible for the portion of the lateral that’s located under the sidewalk or street.

One sure sign that you are having a problem with your sewer line is having multiple plumbing fixtures back up, including your shower, sink, or toilet. Call Hardenburgh Plumbing today at (561) 968-0000 for all of your West Palm Beach Plumbing Problems.

Drain Cleaning in West Palm Beach FL

Written by Gerrit on February 3, 2015. Posted in Drain Cleaning, Palm Beach Plumber.

Drain Cleaning in West Palm Beach FL, 5 Mistakes to Avoid

Drain cleaning West Palm Beach Fl in your home or business, often times, we try everything in order to avoid calling a plumber, trying to save a few dollars. However, more often than not, you’ll find that DIY cleaning tips and tricks cause more harm than good. Below are five things that you should avoid when attempting to clean your drains:

Chemical Drain Cleaners – Besides the obvious safety hazards that come along with chemical cleaners, most just simply don’t work. Often times they cause more of a mess than you originally had, and more of a mess than they clean up. Chemical drain cleaners are also not physically capable of removing solid objects that are lodged in your pipes.
Drain Augers – Aside from the fact that drain augers are pointless for larger piping, these tools can be very dangerous in the hands of someone who doesn’t know what they’re doing. While a knowledgeable person who knows how to use augers may know what they’re doing, someone who doesn’t can end up damaging the pipes.
Garden Hose – Some people tend to think the water pressure of a hose will help flush out your pipes and unclog drains, but this usually just causes more damage and creates a huge hassle for you to clean-up. Leave the garden hose outside – in the garden.
Coat Hangers – While this is an obvious horrible choice to some people, not everyone has yet to grasp that fact. Please do not unbend a coat hanger or anything that’s similar to a coat hanger and slide it down to remove or break apart a clog. Not only will this method prove to be frustrating and ineffective, but you’re also risking causing more damage by getting the hanger stuck in the drain.
DIY – Unless you have extensive plumbing experience, it’s advised that you don’t disassemble any piping to try to find the problem yourself. As previously mentioned, you’re more likely to ruin the pipes more than actually fix the obstruction.

Drain cleaning West Palm Beach Fl- Plumber

It’s vital that you have your pipes checked and cleaned regularly — at least once or twice a year. However, instead of trying to save a few bucks and ruining your pipes, it’s wise that you utilize a reliable plumber in the area. A reliable West Palm Beach plumber will be able to perform drain cleaning efficiently without causing harm to your pipes.

Hardenburgh Plumbing, professional plumbing contractor 561-968-0000 🙂