Month: June 2020

If you see this, you may have clogged drain vents.

Summer is finally here, and we know you’re just as excited as we are. Summers in Orlando are somewhat of a quintessential season. What screams summer more than surf, sand, and sunshine? If you’re ready to enjoy the next few months, make sure you’re laying the groundwork to have the comfortable summer that you’re hoping for.

If you’re looking for great plumbing in Orlando, FL, make sure that you schedule an appointment with us for the work that you need. We’re going to make sure that you have a blissful summer free of any plumbing problems.

How to Have a Great Summer

There’s really nothing worse than having a plumbing problem during the summer. A plumbing problem is pretty terrible no matter what time of the year it falls under, but the heat of the summer can make any related stenches that much worse. Make sure that you schedule an appointment with us sooner than later if you notice the following:

Flooding

When you live in a subtropical climate like ours here in Florida, summer rain happens pretty often. This means that your home is at risk of flooding during a time like this. Make sure that you equip your home in all the appropriate ways and contact us at the first sign of a problem if you think you’re experiencing something dire like a slab leak.

Slow Moving Drains

Have you noticed that your drains a moving a little slower than normal? We find that homeowners don’t always think of this as a serious issue, but it’s something you should always pay attention to. If you notice that your drains aren’t draining as quickly as they normally do, it’s more than likely that you have a clog on the horizon. Come to us when you need great work.

Washing Machine Breakdown

The last thing that you want to do is go out to your washer, throw in a load, pop in some detergent, and then notice that your washing machine isn’t working. You don’t want to be out and about lugging your laundry back and forth at a time like this. If you need a great washing machine service, make sure that you schedule an appointment with our professionals.

Clogged Garbage Disposal

Have you noticed that your garbage disposal isn’t… well… disposing? Maybe it’s leaving behind trace remnants of food particles or clogging. You shouldn’t deal with this even if it seems like a small-scale problem. Call us and have our professionals knock it out in a flash.

Sprinkler Problems

You don’t want your grass to die just because it’s summer, right? Having sprinkler troubles isn’t a problem you should deal with just because you’re out, about, and paying more attention to your landscaping during a time like this. If you’ve got a sprinkler head problem, swap it out, but if you’ve got a water pressure problem, make sure you come to us.

Plumbing problems are unique in each home. That’s why we work hard to understand your personal needs before we perform any type of work. Make sure you come to us for any plumbing problem that you have this summer.

Contact Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. today to schedule an appointment with our team members.

This post first appeared on https://www.modernpi.com

After a hurricane hits our area, homeowners must go through an extensive checklist to clean up any property damage and take preventive measures to guarantee no major repairs down the road. Cleaning out drains needs to be part of your post-hurricane assessments. If the drains are blocked, then major flooding can occur when another storm strikes again.

Post-Hurricane Cleanup

Before inspecting the storm drains on your property, ensure the area is safe and secured. There should be no evidence of trees or large branches in danger of falling or downed wires. As long as the area is safe, use a flashlight to take a close look at the drains and see if you notice any obvious debris potentially clogging the drain.

Put on a pair of work gloves and remove most items by hand. This can include stones, branches, leaves, and trash. For large accumulations, use a pitchfork or rake to collect the debris. Do not dispose of the leaves and other materials in the street once removed from storm drain. Bag the leaves and place them in your trash collection pile for pickup.

For yard drains, you should also remove any objects blocking the opening. If the drain cover has been damaged during the hurricane, replace or repair the grate. Use your garden hose to run flowing water through the drain to remove any other debris not visible and check for blockages. At the drain cleanout point, you should see the water exiting the pipes.

Warnings

For storm drains, do not stick your hands through the grates due to injury risk. Also, do not attempt to remove the grate on your own. Never pour any chemicals into drains as a way to remove the debris.

Hydro jets and drain snakes are two tools that can be used to remove stubborn clogs in draining systems. However, due to the challenges of operating the machinery, you may want to call experienced plumbers to handle the job.

If you need assistance, contact the professionals at A to Z Statewide Plumbing. We can be reached at 1-800-930-1123 or online via website at http://www.atozstatewideplumbing.com/drain-system-cleanout/.

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