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How Can I Take Care Of the Drains in My Home?

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Maintaining Your Home Drainage System

 

West Covina PlumberIn order to properly maintain your home drainage system, you should perform a full inspection of your system at least once a year. This will allow you to find any issues that need to be repaired to avoid flooding in your home. Your inspection should include the entire system, inside and outside your home.

When inspecting your drainage system outside, you want to start with the most obvious places. First, check all eaves troughs and downspouts. Remove any leaves or debris you find inside, and look for any elbows or connections that need to be tightened. Check for any leaks that may need caulking and any badly dented or cracked sections that need to be repaired. Next, inspect all splash pads and extensions. Check for any loose pads or connections and any bad dents or cracks. Be sure to check the soft rollout extensions for any leaks, and ensure that they are working properly. Lastly, inspect your lot grading. Look at the slope from the basement wall. The backfill should be at least 8 inches from the top of the foundation. Keep an eye out for any settling, especially under stairs and decks. Also look for low spots that need to be filled, and any cracks or spaces on your driveway, walkways, or patios that are next to the foundation wall that should be fixed.

Inside your home, you want to start by inspecting the foundation walls. Check for any moisture along the floor while looking for any visible cracks that need to be filled or sealed. You also want to make sure that your sump pump is in good condition. Check for power, and then test the pump by pouring water into the well to ensure it is working properly. Follow the outside pipe to check for leaks and to be sure that water is flowing to the street or back lane. Finish your inspection with the backwater valve. Clean out any debris, and make sure the flapper is moving freely.

Make note of any issues that you find along the way. Any needed repairs should be a top priority. Are you dealing with clogged drains in your Baldwin Park home? Call Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer at (626) 962-0885 and schedule a service call today!

How Can I Keep My Drains From Clogging?

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Reasons To Get A Garbage Disposal Unit For Your Home

 

West Covina Garbage DisposalAdding garbage disposal to your home adds a huge convenience to your life. there are several benefits from these small motorized units. Once you have disposal you will never want to live without one again.

One of the main benefits is convenience. When you are cooking and washing your hands, it is easy to drop crumbs into the sink. Instead of cleaning those crumbs out with your hands or wipe, simply use the sprayer and turn on the disposal. Not Every plate or bowl will be completely free of crumbs when emptying in the trashcan. Most people rely on the stopper to avoid food going down the sink, but that has to be emptied after every wash. Also, that one little step is hard to remember. Adding disposal will prevent unnecessary trashcan usage and smells. Food buildup can cause clogged drains that may need plumbing assistance. These expenses can be very high and inconvenient. Sitting around waiting for a plumber to show up during a 4-hour window takes time away from your family and work.

Another huge benefit of garbage disposal is cleanliness. Food backup within your sink can cause foul odors. Every time a piece of food goes down your pipes it can get stuck and cause other food to buildup on top of that. This is unsanitary and can cause food to mold. With disposal, a simple flip of a switch can prevent these problems from occurring. Garbage disposals also help with dishwasher drainage. Each time your dishwasher runs it drains through your sink. The disposal makes the process faster to avoid dirty water standing in your sink.

Installing a garbage disposal is very important to your kitchen. It prevents nasty smells from clogged drains and trashcan buildup. Disposals will save you time and money by preventing service calls. Are you looking to install a garbage disposal in your West Covina home? Call us at (626) 962-0885 and schedule a service call today!