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Have You Ever Wondered What it is That Plumbers Really Do?

A Day in the Life of a Plumbing Contractor

When you think of this fast-paced society and what keeps the world turning, people frequently think of smart technology, the internet, cellphones, and high-rise building execs. But one group of professionals often go missing from the most-important list. Without this group of professionals, the world would grind to a halt, and all the smart technology in the world couldn’t bail us out of it.

Who is this group? Plumbers! Without plumbers, the high-tech lives people enjoy wouldn’t be possible. This article will cover some of the tasks plumbers are responsible for that you may not have realized, like dishwasher drain services.

They Do Waste Disposal

While not “Alexa” enabled, waste disposal is one of the most important aspects of plumbing that goes on without being noticed. Every home is hooked into the city sewer system. Your home hookups allow waste products from every sink, shower, and especially the toilet, to be removed.

The waste is then dealt with by your city sewage program. If however, your sewage pipes clog up, it’s not the city you’ll need to call – it’s a plumber.

Plumbers can access the lines beneath your house, determine where the blockage is, and get your pipes unclogged. A sewage backup can stop the water in your entire home from being usable. One backup can affect every sink and drain in your house!

They Take Care of Appliance Maintenance

Every home depends on appliances that run on water, such as refrigerators, washing machines, and dishwashers. If the plumbing in your home has a clog and starts backing up, your appliances could become unusable. In a worst-case scenario situation, your sewer piping can back-up and overflow into your washing machine! Now, that is not something even Alexa would want to handle.

A trusted plumbing company can come in and effectively find the issue, solve your problem, and get your house back to working order. Whether you realize it or not, a vast majority of the appliances in your home are connected to your plumbing system. Washing machines, water heaters, and obviously toilets can all stop working without the proper care of an expert plumbing contractor. A world without plumbers would be a world in trouble!

They Inspect Your Pipe System

The pipe system in your house ensures you have access to water in your upstairs bathroom, your showers, the washing machine, freezer icemaker, dishwasher, kitchen sink, and the list goes on.

Without your pipe system connecting you to city water, there would be no indoor plumbing. Indoor plumbing has revolutionized the world, providing ease and comfort unparalleled to any other period of history.

When you experience problems with your pipe system, it takes a professional to assess and diagnose the issue accurately, then provides a safe solution to fix it. Without plumbers, one clog and people would have severe problems in households and businesses across America.

The Trusted Plumbing Experts

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What You Should Know To Do When Root Clogs Happen at Home

Tips for Removing Root Clogs from Your Plumbing

Root clogs are a serious issue that impacts any homeowners with trees on their property. As the roots begin to invade the pipes, they can slow down or even fully stop the flow of water. This can lead to costly emergency situations from burst pipes.

Knowing how to identify and prevent clogs before they occur can be a lifesaver. This article will cover some of the simpler ways to detect whether or not invasive tree roots have grown into your plumbing, and what you can do to remove them.

Routine Drain Cleaning Can Help with Prevention

Drain cleaning is extremely important, even for homes that are not having any problems with root clogs. Cleaning should occur on an annual basis for homes without symptoms of plumbing trouble. This will also potentially help find issues with tree root invasion before they get advanced enough to cause any major plumbing issues.

There are multiple ways that professional plumbers can clean a drain. In some cases, drains will be snaked through to see if any root clogs or other obstructions exist. Other plumbing companies offer hydro-jetting, which flushes water at quick speed through the system and pushes clogs through to clear the line.

Other benefits of drain cleaning include keeping the plumbing system running efficiently and giving the homeowner peace of mind that everything is working appropriately.

How Can Roots Affect Your Plumbing?

If root clogs aren’t caught early enough, disaster may strike. This will not only impact a single house but potentially the entire neighborhood. In an absolute worst-case scenario, tree roots can invade the pipe and fill it up with root masses at each place it enters. These root masses also trap other things traveling through the line – hair, grease, foreign objects, etc.

They continue to build up until they slow, stop, or even burst the pipeline. This can result in expensive damage to the home, and require the entire yard to be dug up to solve the problem.

Once the roots are allowed to enter the pipe, the damage is already done. They will continue to invade and expand, which puts pressure on the pipe. It will need to be dealt with by a professional plumber.

Stall Tree Root Growth to Prevent Root Clogs

Homeowners looking for a way to stall tree root growth and prevent root clogs should look no further than copper sulfate. These crystals kill the tree roots invading the pipeline, but only those that it directly contacts. The chemical does not travel up through the roots to kill the tree or the surrounding lawn.

It also does not affect the delicate bacteria balance in the sewage tank. People should be aware that the chemical itself is considered toxic to humans and pets. Care should be taken to avoid getting it on the skin or in the eyes. It should never be ingested.

Copper sulfate can be purchased over the counter at most drug stores and garden supply shops. To use it, just pour a half cup of the chemical directly into the toilet and flush. After all of the crystals are down the toilet, everyone should leave the house for the day.

Contact a plumber and garden expert prior to using copper sulfate.

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Tips for Avoiding Bathroom Plumbing Issues on Dinner Night

How To Avoid Plumbing Emergencies in Your Bathroom

Everyone has had to deal with a clogged toilet at some point in their life. It happens. But absolutely nothing is worse than dealing with a toilet malfunction during special dinner nights, such as parties with guests, or holidays like Thanksgiving. Luckily, the following information will help you avoid embarrassing toilet emergencies from happening to you this holiday season.

Preventing Toilet Clogs is Easier than You Think

Clogged toilets are not an uncommon occurrence in most homes. Luckily there are many ways you can avoid, or even prevent, a clogged toilet from happening in your bathroom.

Never, ever flush anything down the toilet other than toilet paper or bodily waste. Even things such as paper towels, or towelettes that state they are flushable, have been known to cause toilet clogs. So be on the safe side and only flush toilet paper and waste.
Speaking of toilet paper, try not to flush too much of it. While toilet paper is completely safe to flush, too much of it may get clogged, causing you to break out the plunger. If you’re frequently facing clogs try a different brand of TP and see if that makes a difference.
Never flush grease or food. Grease shouldn’t ever be put down any drain, including your toilet, because it will solidify and cause a clog that can sometimes be extremely expensive. And it’s never a good idea to flush food, even if you think it will fit. It can build up and cause a clog, so it’s best to take all food waste out to the garbage.

If you follow these tips and tricks, you’ll limit your chances of clogging a toilet in the future.

Serwer Line Issues Can Reverse the Flow of Water

If you’ve ever flushed your toilet and the water has gone up, instead of down, well, that could be a sign of an emergency situation. Specifically, a blocked sewer line. Each house has a main sewer line that leads from the residence to connect with the community’s sewer line. From there the wastewater flows to a wastewater treatment facility where it’s made safe and clean.

But if you have a blocked sewer line, it means no wastewater, including toilet, sink, shower, or bathwater, can leave your house. And since it can’t go down, it will come back up. This can lead to raw sewage backing up in your home, a costly, and disgusting emergency. So if you notice water flowing the wrong direction, or perhaps have seen a constantly soggy patch in your yard, contact your plumber before the situation becomes an extreme emergency.

Preventative Maintenance is Essential

Of course, the best offense is a good defense, and that’s true for your plumbing system, too. Many of the above emergencies or problems can be completely avoided if you practice proper maintenance of your plumbing network.

Contact your local plumber to have your drains regularly cleaned and inspected, and have your pipes checked for corrosion or leaks. A small problem is often easier, and cheaper to repair, and can prevent a lot of heartache or embarrassment this holiday season.

Daniel Cordova Plumbing is Here To Help

Daniel Cordova Plumbing has fast response times and emergency repairs for the West Covina, CA area. They offer upfront pricing and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Whether it’s an overflowing toilet or a broken pipe, you can count on their plumbing contractors for help. And check out the loyalty program for further discounts!

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Is it Halloween Ghosts? Or is it Just Spooky Pipe Noises?

Don’t be Scared of Ghosts, be Scared of Pipes!

During the Halloween season, it’s easy to hear spooky noises everywhere, especially late at night. While some of these sounds are caused by avid imaginations and the spirit of the season, others are caused by plumbing issues.

Pipe noises can be both spooky and problematic, especially if you’ve been dealing with plumbing issues recently. As a result, it’s important to know what different pipe noises mean and how to properly deal with them.

Water Pressure Issues can Lead to Humming Sounds

A humming sound in pipes is not a normal sound to hear when water is running through pipes. When this sound is present, it usually is caused by the vibration of pipes.

This indicates a water pressure issue and usually means that the water pressure is too high. The water pressure in pipes shouldn’t be greater than 80 psi (pounds per square inch).

The wrong water pressure can create a number of issues, so if you’re concerned that this is a problem, have a plumber check and resolve this issue as soon as possible.

Identifying the Source of Whistling Sounds

It can be more difficult to identify the source of whistling sounds in pipes. Broadly speaking, a whistling sound usually means that there is some sort of impediment in a pipe causing water to pass through a space that is smaller than it should be.

This impediment can be from a mineral build-up, a bad valve or some sort of other degradation or deterioration in the pipe. It’s important to locate and address this issue as soon as possible to avoid having it lead to bigger plumbing issues. A trained professional can generally quickly locate and fix the source of the impediment and whistling.

Banging Noises Caused by Air Bubbles

It can be particularly alarming to hear a banging noise from pipes. Usually, this banging is caused by air bubbles in the plumbing system. The banging, known as a water hammer, is created by turbulence in pipes.

Unfortunately, over time this banging can become more than just an annoyance and can create leaks in pipes. Given this risk, it’s important to address water hammers as soon as possible before they wreak too much havoc in the piping system.

There are a few ways to address this issue including getting rid of all air bubbles in the system, repairing fixtures to ensure that water has a clear path and ensuring the water pressure is at the right level. A banging sound in pipes might not be spooky but it is concerning and is a plumbing issue that should be addressed as soon as possible.

Your Local Plumbing Experts

Daniel Cordova Plumbing provides West Covina with reliable plumbing services 24/7. The team’s technicians are courteous, knowledgeable and focused on customer satisfaction. Further, Daniel Cordova Plumbing only uses the highest quality materials and provides top-notch workmanship. With a fast response time and round-the-clock emergency services, their team is always ready to handle any plumbing issue that arises in the West Covina area.