Plumbing Articles

How Often Do I Need to Clean My Main Sewer Line?

April 11, 2025
How Often Do I Need to Clean My Main Sewer Line? A woman on the phone.

When was the last time you thought about your Merrillville, home’s sewer line? If your answer is “never” or “rarely,” you’re not alone—many homeowners don’t consider it until a problem arises.

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4 Reasons to Clean Your Drains Before the Holidays

November 15, 2024
4 Reasons to Clean Your Drains Before the Holidays. Plumbing issues, occupation in sanitation and handyman contractor concept with plumber repairing drain with plumbers snake (steel spiral that twists through pipes to collect dirt) in residential sink.

The holidays are all about warmth, joy, and family… until someone clogs the kitchen sink with mashed potatoes and gravy. Nothing says “season’s greetings” quite like a backed-up drain when you are trying to serve dinner!

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Common Sewer Odors in Your Home: What’s That Smell?

October 11, 2024
Common Sewer Odors in Your Home: What’s That Smell? The water valve on the pipe in farm.

If the funky odor you smell seems to gravitate from the bathroom or near another sink or faucet, the culprit may be your sewer pipes. Sewer odors are more common than you might think and can range from mildly annoying to downright unbearable. 

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