Expert Drain Cleaning Services in Ames, IA

Warning signs of a clogged sewer line include sinks draining slowly, a gurgling sound when you flush the toilet, toilets frequently needing to be plunged, and/or a smell coming from your drains.

If you experience repeated sewer or drain line backups, slow drains, or frequent toilet clogs, it may be a good idea to have a video inspection performed to determine the underlining problem. Sewer inspections are also recommended to prospective homeowners before buying a new home to detect any potential costly sewer repairs.

A sump pump removes collected groundwater from a basement floor basin and pipes it to a storm drain or detention pond. A perforated water collection pipe called a drain tile is installed in the foundation footer around the perimeter of the home. Groundwater falls into the drain tile and is directed by gravity flow through the pipe to the sump crock at the lowest point of the basement floor. As the collected water level rises in the sump pit, a float switch activates the electric sump pump, forcing the water out of the pit, through a pipe, and safely away from the home.

There are different maintenance requirements for different types of water heaters. Check your manufacturer's recommendations and follow them carefully. However, in general terms, you'll want to drain sediment from your water heater tank on an annual basis and tankless water heaters will require at least an annual descaling to keep them operating efficiently.

Businesses and homes have many of the same plumbing issues, but plumbing appliances are different. For instance, many commercial bathrooms feature urinals and flushometer toilets instead of residential-style toilets with a water tank. Additionally, commercial-grade water heaters tend to be larger and more robust than their residential counterparts.