Holiday Tips #1: What to Do in a Plumbing Snafu

October 28th, 2024

The holidays involve a lot of hosting and traveling. Families get together, but how a family gets together can often be a tricky subject. Do they all get together at your house for dinner? Or perhaps you decide to stay at a family member’s house in another state? While you’re looking at accommodations or you’re trying to figure out how you’ll host multiple family members, this blog is going to discuss an important consideration–plumbing.

That’s right, with more people in one place, the likelihood of a plumbing problem coming up statistically increases by a wide margin. Clogged toilets, clogged drains, leaky pipes, bumped spigots that start to drip, all of these are classic examples of a plumbing problem that needs to be fixed.

Luckily, you’ve got one of the best plumbing professionals nearby to help you when something goes wrong. Otherwise, keep reading to learn about holiday issues with your plumbing in Appleton.

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Trenchless Piping Works–And Here’s Why

September 30th, 2024

You’ve probably heard about trenchless piping, both from us and from friends and neighbors. It’s a nifty new process that’s taken the plumbing world by storm, and that’s not by accident.

Trench digging has been a lengthy, expensive process for a long time. It’s just never done easily, even with the most powerful digging technology at our disposal, it still ends up taking a very long time and is just not good for the environment for a variety of reasons we’ll get to below.

Trenchless technology, no matter what you might think about it, is an advancement in almost every way. And if you need Neenah trenchless pipe repair, we hope you’ll think about calling us for our professional service from start to finish.

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5 Common Sewer Issues: A Guide for Sewer Repair

August 26th, 2024

Sewer systems are designed to last as long as possible without causing issues. It might seem like a bad thing that you’ve got many months or years without even thinking about your sewer or septic system, but that’s by design! The best sewers are the ones that let you live your life comfortably without wondering whether the next time you flush your toilet, it will back up into your house and contaminate things.

Unfortunately, there are a few things that can lead to a faulty sewer system and some problems that require professional support. The experts at Seal Pipe Lining understand this, which is why we’ve decided to write a blog today about 5 very common, but very serious issues with sewer drains in Kaukauna.

For more information and to learn how to stop these issues, keep reading!

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What’s in Your Water? A Guide to Water Testing

July 22nd, 2024

Have you ever poured a nice glass of water to drink on a hot day, only to be sickened by some kind of taste or odor that’s unpleasant? This isn’t just a natural part of the water your home is getting. It’s actually due to some contaminant in the water itself. Particles like bacteria or dirt can cause water to lose its deliciously refreshing taste and make it almost sickening to drink.

But going from this reaction to investing in a water purifier or filtration system can be tricky. How do you know which system to invest in? How do you know what specific actions to take for your water? This is where water testing in Appleton comes in.

When we test your water, we’ll tell you exactly what’s in it and contributing to the foul odors, tastes, or consistency. Then, we can recommend the best products to treat your water and make it more usable.

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3 Great Drain Solutions You Might Not Be Aware Of

June 17th, 2024

Drains are a necessity in most modern homes. When you turn on the sink or get out of the shower, your drain helps to remove any contaminants that would otherwise cause your home to become unhygienic and dangerous. We owe a lot to these nifty contraptions!

But over time, drains can become the victims of clogs and other issues that can be a nightmare to deal with. We’re not just talking about a small clog or a slow drain, we’re talking about anything from a backed-up sewer drain to a fully clogged drain which can both be debilitating for your lifestyle.

Luckily, as your neighborhood plumbers, we’ve got some Appleton drainage solutions that you might not have thought of recently. And, with these tools at your disposal, you might be able to avoid the worst-case scenario.

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Sewer Services: Are DIY Repairs Ever a Good Idea?

May 13th, 2024

The short answer to this question is no, but it’s obviously more complicated than that. The truth is that many different types of home plumbing jobs can seem like DIY jobs if you just buy the right equipment or spend enough time. After all, time and elbow grease go a long way toward fixing 90% of the problems in your home. But sewer problems are not a part of that category.

Sewer repairs in Neenah need to be performed by licensed plumbers, like the ones on our team. It’s not just for legal purposes (which we will get into), but it’s also for your own convenience and budget. These projects can take a long time and require expensive equipment that might be too expensive to reasonably purchase on your own.

So, here’s our breakdown as to why sewer repairs are always a good idea when remaining in our hands.

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Trenchless Pipe Lining: A Cost-Effective Plumbing Solution

April 22nd, 2024

Trenchless pipe lining is a revolutionary option for a lot of homeowners who need help with their underground plumbing components. Back in the day, professional plumbers used to dig up half of your property just to access the underground pipes, and even then, the pipes needed to be removed and replaced entirely. That was always costly and difficult, and it’s what made homeowners so concerned about underground leaks.

Well, times have changed. Thanks to newer technology like Kaukauna trenchless pipe lining services, plumbers can easily replace or repair your leaking underground pipe without digging up anything in the process.

Your garden and freshly mowed lawn can remain in pristine condition while we fix your pipes. But if this sounds too good to be true, or you’re looking for a “catch,” then make sure you keep reading to learn how this process works.

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A Step By Step Guide for Sewage Cleanup

March 5th, 2024

Now that’s a title you don’t read every day! Sewer systems are not the prime topic that a lot of people want to read about, but they’re important nonetheless. Think about it, every time you flush the toilet or run your dishwasher, you’re using your sewer system. It might not be pretty, but it’s an important member of the household.

So, when something goes wrong, it can be an almost instant day-ruiner. A sewer leak or spill can cause huge problems for your personal sanitation, bottom line, and even the aesthetics of your building. That’s why we’ve decided to give our customers a step-by-step guide to sewage cleanup in Neenah.

For our commercial clients, follow along to learn how you can deal with your next sewage cleanup situation.

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Drain Cleaning Chemicals: What NOT To Use for Your Drain

February 26th, 2024

Most grocery stores have an aisle dedicated to plumbing “solutions.” Sometimes these can be filled with helpful tools like plungers and drain snakes, cleaning supplies, and materials like oxalic acid that can remove things like grease and stains from your plumbing appliances. But many of them are filled with chemicals that are not very helpful when cleaning a drain.

It might sound like our drainage solutions in Appleton are from a bygone era, but we hope you’ll hear us out–the best solution to a clogged or dirty drain is a professional drain cleaning appointment. No chemical cleaners will get you the results you’re looking for, and they’ll more often than not cause problems.

Today, we’re going to talk about how drain-cleaning chemicals are a bad idea, how they cause problems, and why a professional plumbing appointment can make a huge difference.

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Trenchless Piping Compared to Digging

January 15th, 2024

We’re in a new age of DIY homeowners who are willing to do an exceptional amount of research for a job at home. This isn’t a bad thing by any means; we commend anyone willing to go the extra mile to save money and do what’s right for their house. Learning is never bad, and people who are willing to learn and apply themselves for home improvement deserve all the praise we can give.

However, sometimes a professional knows a secret that you might be missing. In the case of Appleton trenchless pipe lining, this is a process that’s been invented and refined by licensed professionals, and a DIY homeowner doesn’t really have the options that we do.

Sure, you could take a shovel and try to dig to reach your underground pipes and replace them manually, but we’re going to discuss with you today why that’s a very bad idea.

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