How does a drain jetter work?

The drain jetter uses high pressure water usually around 4,000 psi, to cut debris out of the piping system. It is an excellent tool for unstopping grease buildup.

What is a Plumbing Sewer Clean-out?

Some houses do not have a Sewer Clean-out. The Sewer Clean-out is an access area to get into the plumbing drain system to run a Sewer Auger into for unstopping the pipes. Usually the clean-outs have a screw plug on them. It can be brass, galvanized or PVC.

How do I use a Plunger to unstop my drains?

When you have a stopped up toilet sometimes a plunger will work to unstop the toilet if the toilet is stopped up inside the toilet itself. If the stoppage is inside the drain pipes down the sewer pipe a plunger will not work to unstop the toilet. The plunger is best used for stoppages that have too much toilet paper and need a little help flushing. For more information on using a plunger check out our post on drain-cleaning.

How to use a Wet Dry Vacuum to unstop a drain?

When using a wet/dry vacuum you will need to create a good suction by wrapping a wet towel around the end of the vacuum hose where you place it onto the stopped up drain. Sometimes it is necessary ton also stop up the overflow hole. A wet-dry vacuum is good for unstopping light clogs like hair and small debris.

How to Clean a Garbage Disposal?

Adding Ice cubes and a half cup of rock salt to the disposal is a good way to help clean debris out of the garbage disposal. Turn it on and let it grind the rock salt and ice. When it stops grinding add a small amount of water. Then repeat this until you no longer hear the rock salt or ice in the disposal, repeat this process twice.

Do we give free quotes?

Yes, we give free quotes. Please fill out the Free Quote form on the home page. We will get back to you as soon as possible with a quote, or just give us a call. 817-447-2654

We hear pipe noises when we flush the toilet?

Pipe knocking or a whistle sound is a noise created when there is not a air chamber to absorb the shock. . It usually can be fixed by replacing the toilet valve. Sometime air chambers have to be added to the piping system.

How do I know if I have a slab leak?

If you see Sheetrock cracking or cracks in your foundation this could indicate a slab leak. For D.I.Y information on Homeowner slab leak test check out our post slab-leak-detection.

FAQ

Dependable Plumbing Company FAQ | Some Common Frequently Asked Plumbing Questions.

Q? How does a drain jetter work?: A.

The drain jetter uses high pressure water usually around 4,000 psi, to cut debris out of the piping system. It is an excellent tool for unstopping grease buildup.
Q? What is a Plumbing Sewer Clean-out?: A.

Some houses do not have a Sewer Clean-out. The Sewer Clean-out is an access area to get into the plumbing drain system to run a Sewer Auger into for unstopping the pipes. Usually the clean-outs have a screw plug on them. It can be brass, galvanized or PVC.
Q? How do I use a Plunger to unstop my drains?: A.

When you have a stopped up toilet sometimes a plunger will work to unstop the toilet if the toilet is stopped up inside the toilet itself. If the stoppage is inside the drain pipes down the sewer pipe a plunger will not work to unstop the toilet. The plunger is best used for stoppages that have too much toilet paper and need a little help flushing. For more information on using a plunger check out our post on drain-cleaning.
Q? How to use a Wet Dry Vacuum to unstop a drain?: A.

When using a wet/dry vacuum you will need to create a good suction by wrapping a wet towel around the end of the vacuum hose where you place it onto the stopped up drain. Sometimes it is necessary ton also stop up the overflow hole. A wet-dry vacuum is good for unstopping light clogs like hair and small debris.
Q? How to Clean a Garbage Disposal?: A.

Adding Ice cubes and a half cup of rock salt to the disposal is a good way to help clean debris out of the garbage disposal. Turn it on and let it grind the rock salt and ice. When it stops grinding add a small amount of water. Then repeat this until you no longer hear the rock salt or ice in the disposal, repeat this process twice.
Q? Do we give free quotes?: A.

Yes, we give free quotes. Please fill out the Free Quote form on the home page. We will get back to you as soon as possible with a quote, or just give us a call.
Q? We hear pipe noises when we flush the toilet?: A.

Pipe knocking or a whistle sound is a noise created when there is not a air chamber to absorb the shock. . It usually can be fixed by replacing the toilet valve. Sometime air chambers have to be added to the piping system.
Q? How do I know if I have a slab leak?: A.

If you see Sheetrock cracking or cracks in your foundation this could indicate a slab leak. For D.I.Y information on Homeowner slab leak test check out our post slab-leak-detection.

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