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Plumbing camera: the advantages!

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Not long ago there was a lot of guesswork involved in home plumbing repairs . This is because it was impossible to know definitively what was going on inside a pipe without exposing and removing it. Which had to be weighed against the cost and hassle of doing it. Rather than spending a fortune and digging up an entire lawn, it often made sense to redo a sewer pipe over and over and hope for the best. Fortunately, technology has come to the rescue in the form of plumbing cameras . Much like a plumbing snake, these devices can be fed into plumbing systems and bent around corners with ease. But unlike a standard snake, plumbing cameras let you see inside a pipe in real time, showing the exact location and severity of clogs, leaks, and other plumbing issues. A safer and more efficient means of inspection While it doesn't make sense to deploy a plumbing camera for every problem, it's the most reliable way to be absolutely certain your plumber knows what's going on before a tu...

Why won't my dishwasher drain?

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Is your dishwasher not draining completely? Although your first thought may be that the dishwasher needs repair or replacement, the problem could be with the plumbing and not the machine. If the water from the dishwasher encounters a blockage on its way to the drain pipe, it will have nowhere to go, and will flow back into the dishwasher. After checking the plumbing and ruling out this possibility, it's time to look at the machine itself. It is normal for some dishwashers to have a small amount of water at the bottom of the tub after a complete cycle. If you have just a little water in your machine, check the owner's manual (or call the emergency plumber ) to see if it's by design. Full plumbing check Make sure the sink is draining. If your sink doesn't drain well, the dishwasher won't drain either. Control the garbage disposal In most cases, the dishwasher drain hose connects to the garbage disposal. When there is food in the grinder, or when the grinder is ...