Tag: Charlotte drain clearing

Charlotte Plumber Advice: Drain Trap Q&A

What is a drain trap? The purpose of a drain trap is to constantly maintain water in the pipe to keep the sewer gas smells from evading the drain. Where are drain traps located? There is a trap located at every drain because the drains are connected to drainage systems, which can lead to an

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Common Causes of Clogged Pipes

Drain Pipe Blockage If you are a homeowner and have lived there for any good amount of time, you have more than likely experienced some form of drain pipe blockage. When we wash our hair, wash dishes, wash our clothes, mop the floors, do yard work, etc., we could be inviting lots of unwanted material

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Charlotte Plumbing Basics: How to Use a Plumbing Snake

Learn How to Use a Plumbing Snake Have you ever wanted to be able to maintain and fix areas of your house on your own? A desire to be able to correctly solve problems around your home is common. It gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment. But, how do you fix things like

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My Ring Fell Down the Drain!

How to Retrieve Items that Fall Down Drains I’m sure you or someone you know has experienced accidentally washing something valuable down the drain. It is awful to think that your rings, earrings, necklaces or coins have been washed away forever. Don’t panic! The good news is that these items can be retrieved from your

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