If any of the drains in your home seem to clog repeatedly, that’s not normal, and you need to investigate why it’s happening. Generally, when household drains seem like they’re always slow or totally clogged, it’s because household members repeatedly allow things to flow into the drains that don’t belong there. Damaged plumbing can be a culprit, too, but more often than not, the problem is caused by user neglect.

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In most households, the plumbing components beneath the kitchen sink will last for decades with proper maintenance. But like any household apparatus, kitchen sink drains do deteriorate with time. Given the amount of food waste that inevitably travels into the drain during dishwashing and food prep, kitchen sink drains are also far more prone to developing serious blockages that may necessitate a drain replacement.

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Your drains are constantly working to eliminate waste water and carry bacteria away from your home. You shower, wash dishes, and brush your teeth without considering if your drains will fail. In most instances, your drains work as they should, at least, until they don’t. One way to avoid costly drain clogs and ensure your drains consistently work is to get your drains cleaned once a year.

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Septic system repairs can lead to sewage backups that damage your home. Additionally, repairs could require you to leave your home for an extended period. Even though there is a potential for costly, inconveniencing repairs, many homeowners don’t truly place enough weight on the importance of keeping their septic system free of clogs. The following are a few septic system clogs that you should look out for when it comes to your system.

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Much like a tree, your home’s plumbing system branches off the main sewer line to every faucet, toilet, and drain in your home. The system is intricate, and a problem at any one of these branches can impact the effectiveness of the entire system. Additionally, choosing to ignore the problem could lead to clogs in your main sewer line, which could require extensive repairs. Fortunately, maintaining your plumbing regularly can help you avoid an expensive plumbing repair.

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Some businesses are more susceptible to developing drain clogs than others. Click to learn which commercial facilities should schedule routine drain cleaning for optimal plumbing performance.

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If you own or operate a commercial building, you know just how much use the plumbing system sees on a daily basis. And when it comes to drain clogs, it’s really a numbers game: the more people who use your building’s drains, the more likely it is that those drains are used improperly. What happens when people practice improper drain use? You got it: drain clogs.

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If you have a garbage disposal, the apparatus can be quite convenient — just toss in the garbage you don’t want in your trash can and grind it up, right? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. While there are a number of things you can safely put down a garbage disposal, there are also several items that never belong in there. To help you better protect your plumbing system from damaging drain clogs, the experts at Drain Blaster Bill’s Sewer & Drain Cleaning discuss 13 of those items below. 

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In a residential setting, drain problems are inconvenient, annoying even. But in a commercial setting? Those same issues can affect the way your entire workday operates depending on their severity. At Drain Blaster Bill’s Sewer & Drain Cleaning, we know drain problems can have a substantial impact on your business, especially if they’re recurrent. Below, we’re discussing a few of the most common commercial drain problems we see, and how building owners can solve them for good.

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Nothing is worse than corrosion in your plumbing system. Corrosion can contribute to clogs and cause your drains to backup. Keeping your plumbing system free from corrosion can go a long way in preventing plumbing problems down the line. Drain Blaster Bill discusses the things that cause corrosion in your plumbing system.

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