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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.
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
Box Trucks and Soon-To-Be-Retired F-150’s, Oh My!
The last few weeks have seen us busily upgrading our vehicle fleet and with that, travelling to Montana and Seattle to pick up these...
Jun 15, 2018
Don’t Be Surprised By Unexpected Back-Up When You Move Into Your Brand-New Home
Get your sewer/septic line scoped today! The summer is upon us and with that comes the end of another school year, moves and new home...
Jun 6, 2018
Cloacina - Goddess of the Sewers
Did you know there is a goddess dedicated to the sewer systems and its workers? Her name is Cloacina, the patron goddess of the Cloaca...
May 17, 2018
What Causes Sludge Buildup? What is s “Belly” or “Channeling” in my Sewer Line?
Sludge (noun): 2: a muddy or slushy mass, deposit, or sediment: such as A: precipitated solid matter produced by water and sewage...
Apr 19, 2018
What Causes Roots to Enter Your Drain Line?
First a little about tree roots: They are always growing, and part of that growth is seeking sources of water. They are very powerful...
Apr 6, 2018
Spokane St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2018
We took part in Spokane’s annual St. Patrick’s Day community event this year for the first time. It also happened to be their 40th year!...
Mar 20, 2018
WWETT Show 2018
The Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show has become an annual event for Action Drain & Plumbing. Every year we send...
Mar 6, 2018
Are "Flushable" Sanitary Products Really Okay To Flush?
The simple answer is: No. Over time they can create a real mess in your sewer line and in the city sewers. Wipes: Unfortunately, the...
Feb 15, 2018
Sewer Backing Up? Are You or the City Responsible?
When your sewer starts backing up you may question if you are responsible as the homeowner or if the city is responsible. Here in...
Feb 9, 2018
We have flies in our drain. Have you ever seen that?
The answer is: "Yes" While we have witnessed them, we are not experts on them. However, we found a lot of great info about this at:...
Jan 9, 2018
We have an awful smell in the basement!
We get this call often. Many times, there is a simple cure. The culprit? That lone floor drain over in the corner that has a purpose, but...
Jan 5, 2018
Freezing temperatures are heading our way in the Inland Northwest!
Freezing temperatures are surely heading our way up here in the Inland Northwest! With that comes frozen pipes. If there is a blockage of...
Dec 21, 2017
The Biggest Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Myths
When it comes to maintenance on your home, your plumbing should be one of your top priorities. However, for many homeowners, this is not...
Dec 20, 2017
How to Resolve Common Toilet Problems at Home
While there are certainly many joys to homeownership, one of the most stressful parts has to be when something breaks down, and you don’t...
Aug 23, 2017
Some Things Can’t Be Fixed - You Need to Call a Pro
Plumbing issues always manage to happen at the most inconvenient times. You could be preparing for a long, stress-free vacation, or...
Jul 10, 2017
Know the Flow: Do’s & Don'ts of Clogged Drains
There are few more annoying home repairs that demand immediate attention like clogged drains. Regardless of what you're doing, you...
Apr 4, 2017
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