Tag: Home Plumbing

What Are the Benefits of Having a Garbage Disposal?

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Reasons To Get A Garbage Disposal Unit For Your Home

 

Garbage DisposalInstalling a garbage disposal unit in your home adds convenience to kitchen and daily life. While a garbage can work for some items, garbage disposals have the ability to rid a kitchen of unwanted odors and the danger of toxic bacteria. Garbage disposals also decrease the need to make trips to take the garbage out of the home. For those with a busy schedule, a garbage disposal unity can also lower the amount of work a homemaker or homeowner needs to do on a regular basis. Additionally, it last for many years with very little maintenance or cleaning needed.

A garbage disposal unit works by shredding waste products and is installed beneath the kitchen sink. When turned on, the motor spins at about 2,000 revolutions every minute turning food waste into pulp. As kitchen water runs while the unit is on, it flushes the food waste through a tube and eventually into the sewer. For some households, the waste goes to the septic system. If this is the case in your home, you will need to make sure the septic system is able to handle the volume of waste from the garbage disposal as well as the building codes.

Homeowners should install a garbage disposal unit that has a minimum of 3/4 horsepower to ensure that any food waste is shredded completely. This is especially important for households that have waste drainage to a septic system. A good unit should also have an automatic turn off mechanism in case the unit becomes jammed or overheated.

When it comes to installing a unit, it is best to have a professional plumber do the work. A garbage disposal has a great deal of moving parts with sharp blades that can be dangerous to work with for an inexperienced installer. Given this, minor repairs can typically be handled by a homeowner, but more serious repairs should be left for a professional.

Are you interested in installing a garbage disposal in your West Covina home? Call Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer at (626) 962-0885 and get started today!

Should I Have a Plumbing Inspection Done on My New Home?

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The Benefits of a Plumbing Inspection for New Homeowners

 

Baldwin park PlumberWhen looking to buy a new house, new homeowners are thoroughly assuming that all of the functions of the house they are looking at are already intact and functioning properly. What they don’t assume, is that there are any problems with the plumbing. Although sometimes this may be true, it is still in the highest benefit to have the plumbing of the house inspected before purchasing; this will allow the homeowners to be aware of any problems early on.

There are two main benefits of having this done: one, you become well aware of any small problems that could be carried out in the future and two, you will save time and expenses in the long run. Even the issues that seem minor, such a small leak, can pose hazards to the home and health of the people living inside. The leak may be small, but even the slow drip is already causing problems to the pipes and the homeowners’ wallet; the finances from the pockets of the homeowners not only includes the finances to pay for the damage of the leak but also the finances for the health visits that can arise from what comes from the leaks. The small leaks that seem minor, cause mold, which continues to grow and divide into the air; putting everyone in the home at risk for health issues.

Bad plumbing in the new home can cause other various issues, such as; low pressure, odors, and the discoloration of water inside the home. The inspection only takes a couple of hours and whether or not the inspector finds anything, the homeowner will have a sense of perception on what to do further out. When saving time, finding out whether there is a plumbing problem or not, can help the homeowner know if their new home is worth all of the money that they will put into it.

Are you in need of a home plumbing inspection in the West Covina area? Call Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer at (626) 962-0885 and schedule a service call today!

How Do Drain Cleaners Work?

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Reasons to Avoid Chemical Drain Cleaning Solutions to Unclog Your Drain

 

West Covina Drain CleaningChemical drain cleaners are a common remedy used in unclogging kitchen and bathroom drains, but did you know that these chemicals can actually cause more harm than good? Here are some reasons why chemical drain cleaning solutions should be avoided.

To start with, the chemicals found drain cleaners emit toxic fumes that can be harmful to your family and pets. These fumes can cause irritation to the eyes, nose and throat. Excessive usage can result in severe damage to your upper respiratory tract that can potentially lead to a chemical-induced pneumonia.

If drain cleaners are designed to eat away sticky buildup deep down in your drains, just imagine the harm it could do to your skin. One of the main ingredients, sodium hydroxide, can cause severe tissue damage, or burns, if your skin is exposed to it. Being splashed in the eyes with just a small amount of sodium hydroxide could potentially cause blindness.

When left unattended, sometimes dogs and cats will jump up onto sinks so they can lick up any water that’s left behind. You wouldn’t want to accidentally expose them to residual drain cleaner solution that hasn’t flowed down the drain. There are also other animals that you should be concerned about – wild animals that rely on lakes and rivers for water. Sometimes uncapped drain cleaner bottles wind up in these watery regions, poisoning fish and other surrounding wildlife.

Pipes are commonly made from copper, tough PVC plastic, or galvanized steel copper. And while these surfaces may seem durable or indestructible, the oxidizing chemicals found in drain cleaning solutions can be corrosive to them as well, particularly if the pipes are already in a weakened state.

The next time your drain becomes clogged, instead of reaching for a bottle of drain cleaning solution, call your plumber for professional drain cleaning services such as hydro jetting. Hydro jetting utilizes highly pressurized reverse water jets to clean drains at the effective rate of 1,500 to 4,000 pounds per minute, to break apart and flush down grease, dirt, food particles, hair, and other unwanted sediment.

Are the drains in your West Covina home clogged? Call Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer at (626) 962-0885 and schedule a service call today!

What Steps Should I Take in Case of a Plumbing Emergency?

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How To Handle a Plumbing Emergency

 

Baldwin park PlumberWhen handling a plumbing emergency, it’s important to stay calm. Firstly, you need to get to your water shutoff valve, which should be located in the basement, another secluded warm area of your home, or outside of the house. The main valve will be the one nearest the house side, it will have a round handle. Once the handle is located, turn it in full clockwise rotation until it will no longer budge, this means the entire water supply to your home is stopped to prevent more flooding.

Secondly, you need to contain the damaged area by cleaning up the water that has flooded. If you have a utility pump, you can use it to suck the water up. If you do not have a pump, simply put towels down, and if towels are not enough, use blankets. If there is a flood drain nearby, you can direct the water toward the drain with a broom or a mop. Let the ventilation system run on high while focusing fans on the damaged area at full blast. Evaporation is what you’re really trying to achieve.

The final and the most important thing to do is call the plumber. Make sure to call a company that is trust-worthy and professional. Local and small plumbing companies are probably your best bet because they seem to have a better grasp on what customers need on a more personable level because they are not just looking to make a profit. Once a good plumber is chosen and you have them on the phone, let them know where the leak has sprung and explained the steps you have already taken to sustain further damage. They will give you instructions on what to do until he or she can come to your aid.
After that, it is in the plumber’s hands! After the job is completed, ask him or her what steps you can take in the future that may help prevent another plumbing emergency.

Are you facing a plumbing emergency in the West Covina area? Stop and call Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer immediately at (626) 962-0885.