Hutchins Plumbing & Air Conditioning Blog : Posts Tagged ‘Drain and Sewer’

Everything You Need to Know About Your Sewer System

Monday, May 18th, 2020

Sewers aren’t the most complex systems in existence, but even with their simplicity, there are homeowners constantly asking us questions about them and how they operate. So, operating in good faith, we’d like to try and quell some of those inquiries by talking a bit about sewer systems. We’ll discuss how they work, what can go wrong with them, and the most common questions that homeowners ask us about them.

Now, keep in mind that reading about sewer systems isn’t a good replacement for good, solid professional handiwork, and it never will be. If you suspect that there’s something wrong with your septic tank or sewer system, nothing you read will be better than calling a pro for plumbing in Plano, TX.

With that being said, read on if you’re interested in some of the lesser-known facts about your sewer!

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Tips for Avoiding Clogged Drains

Monday, July 15th, 2019

pipe-flowIf there is a single plumbing problem that we can pretty much guarantee that every homeowner will encounter at some point,  then it is definitely the clogged drain. Just because clogged drains are inevitable doesn’t mean that you have to actively help them to form, though. If you think you’re not contributing to the drain clogs in your house, you’re probably being overly confident.

In today’s post, we are going to look at some of the basic precautions that you can take to avoid clogged drains in Plano, TX. We’ll also let you know why you should contact a professional plumber on our team if and when you do run into drain clogs. It is not a problem with as simple a solution as you may believe. Whatever it is that you need to get the most out of your plumbing system, you can count on our team to do it right. 

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Hydro Jetting Takes Care of Stubborn Clogs

Monday, January 1st, 2018

hydro-jetting-clogPlumbing clogs are a big issue during the holidays. The end of the year comes with some very big meals, and yet because we’re so busy, we don’t always have time to watch what we flush down the drain.

When you add Thanksgiving, Christmas and other get-togethers on top of each other — complete with natural clog-forming materials like hot fat from meat and potato peelings, and you might very easily fight yourself with a stubborn clog in your plumbing just when you need it the least. The same holds true for bathroom fixtures, which see a lot of extra use during big holiday parties and family get-togethers.

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What’s That Stink Coming from the Drain?

Monday, July 18th, 2016

Here in Frisco, TX, most homeowners are pretty self-sufficient, and usually don’t require much warning to know when something is amiss. Strange smells, especially rotten smells, coming out of your drains is definitely a sign that things aren’t quite right. In some cases, you can fix the problem quickly.  In others you’ll need to call in the pros for a formal drain cleaning. But it helps to know which is which and save yourself the service call if you can solve the issue with a little troubleshooting. here are the three most common sources of smells in your drain.

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Thursday, April 14th, 2016

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