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DRAIN CLEANING, PLUMBING & SEWER LINE ARTICLES
Action Drain & Plumbing and Action Excavation are pleased to share with you our collection of tips and essential information related to your home's plumbing, drain cleaning situations, sewer and mainline drains, and general information on saving money and maintaining your home's plumbing and drainage systems.
We hope you find these short articles helpful. But remember your Action Drain & Plumbing team of Spokane Drain Cleaners and Plumbers are available 24/7 to assist you with drain and plumbing emergencies.
How to Know if Your Home Requires a Sewer Line Repair
Replacing a sewer line can be a big task. Sewer and septic lines are one of the most important features of your home. Over time, pipes...
Dec 6, 2021
5 Fall Drain Cleaning Tips for Any Home
When the leaves start to change and the temperatures dip, give kitchen, laundry, and restroom drains a little TLC. With average high...
Sep 29, 2021
The Truth About Slow Drains
In the plumbing world, slow drains can be the result of several underlying issues. A slow drain is a clear sign that your drainage system...
Sep 14, 2021
The Benefits of High-Pressure Drain Cleaning
High-Pressure Drain Cleaning A clogged sewer line or drain can impact a single sink or toilet in your home, or it can affect your entire...
Aug 9, 2021
The Safe Way to Clean Any Drain in Your House
A clean drain is the only proactive way to beat drainage system backups and blockages. Sometimes drain issues are simple to fix but they...
Jul 1, 2021
5 Tips to Prolong the Life of Your Garbage Disposal
Believe it or not, your garbage disposal isn’t a one-stop-shop for all things food waste. For nearly 100 years, the garbage...
Jun 16, 2021
Everything You Need to Know About Orangeburg Pipe
The truth about the condition of Orangeburg sewer lines in the Spokane and surrounding area Older homes and businesses in the Spokane and...
May 4, 2021
Spring Rain: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
Heavy rains in April may lead to sewer backups and drainage issues. It is officially spring 2021 and like pretty much everyone...
Apr 7, 2021
Oh, The Stories We Can Tell!
Oh, The Stories We Can Tell! Plumbers find some fascinating things when servicing water and sewer lines Those of us in the plumbing...
Mar 4, 2021
Everything You Need to Know About Going Trenchless
Save money and time while you help the environment when you opt for trenchless sewer line repair. Sewer blockages, broken pipes, and...
Feb 17, 2021
Sewer and Septic Lines
Sewer and septic lines are one of the most important features of a person's home. A properly running sewer not only protects your water...
Sep 28, 2020
Water Leaks
Did you know that the average American household can waste up to 10,000 gallons of water a year? That is equivalent to 180 showers....
Sep 28, 2020
Pros & Cons of Ordering Plumbing Parts Online
What is your first thought when you hear a customer has purchased a plumbing part online? Are there going to be parts readily available...
Jul 16, 2019
When should you replace your water heater?
What is the average life span? It is recommended that the water heater be replaced between 10-15 years. The manufacturer warranty is only...
Jun 27, 2019
Spokane Sewer Line Repair
We have been cabling sewer lines in Spokane since 1982. Many of those lines have been maintained with regular root maintenance and are...
Jun 5, 2019
What is the Recommended Use of Drains and Where does it All Go?
Before working around drainage systems, I think it is fair to say that most of us did not realize the impact of flushing things down the...
Nov 2, 2018
Sewer Gas Lamps 1890’s-1940’s
In the London area of England, mid to late 1800’s, many of the larger sanitary sewers were not always laid on sufficient grade or on true...
Aug 27, 2018
Sewer Scope/Inspection/Locate Giveaway!!!
Buying a new home soon? Simply enjoy peace of mind that all is well with the main drainage system in the house? We are having a giveaway...
Aug 14, 2018
The History of Toilet Paper
The history of using paper for wiping goes back to the 6th century in medieval China. Around the late 1300’s, Chinese royalty (and their...
Jul 25, 2018
Water Bill Going Through The Roof?
With the beautiful summer weather, sunshine, green grass, beautiful flowers, and full trees comes extra water use. It is safe to say and...
Jul 16, 2018
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