A broken sewer pipe in Muskegon, Michigan is arguably the most extreme drainage issue that can occur. Usually, drain collapses are the result of years of poor drain maintenance, but can also be a result of damage to pipes and sewer systems, or degradation of the pipes themselves. Here are the signs of a broken sewer pipe in Muskegon, Michigan: Regular…
A clogged or malfunctioning sewer drain in Muskegon, Grand Haven, Whitehall, Holland, Coopersville, Allendale, and Twin Lake is a serious health issue, as well as a revolting prospect. The obvious signs of a problem are bad smells, a bubbling or blocked toilet, and waste-water appearing in sinks, tubs, or showers. Each of these is enough to alert…
It has certainly been a harsh winter for everyone in West Michigan. You have all become a little too familiar with winter this year which leaves us dreaming about spring. Well, that dream isn’t too far off as spring is here. Many are already beginning to see the early signs of spring, the sun…
A grease trap is a plumbing device that intercepts most solids and greases before they enter your sewage system lines. But like all plumbing parts, grease traps require regular maintenance. Grease traps or interceptors are located between a restaurant’s drains and sewage drains to permit the separation and collection of Food waste, Fats, Oils and…
Is it time for your septic tank to be emptied? This might sound like an obvious starting point, but if you’ve had family staying over, or anything that might increase the usage of your septic tank, it might be needing an empty sooner than usual. So, first things first, arrange for the septic tank to be emptied…
There are a few home cleaning jobs that demand your immediate attention like dirty sinks and tub lines. Regardless of what you’re doing, you generally have to stop everything to fix it, or else you risk inadvertently flooding your home. It’s recommended to deep clean your kitchen, bathroom, and laundry sinks once a month, as…
Clearing drains in an Icy winter in Muskegon, Michigan is a very important topic to discuss, because what happens is that homeowners fail to schedule this service from West Michigan Septic Sewer and Drain Services. Hydro jetting is essential for helping to prevent build-ups that, eventually, lead to slow or clogged drains. Putting this off until…
Beating the realities of winter is one of the challenges you face, and things can get especially tricky when it comes to plumbing. Entire areas in Muskegon, Grand Haven, Whitehall, Holland, Coopersville, Allendale, and Twin Lake don’t necessarily have the soil cover to protect sewer pipes and drain lines from freezing year-round. When it comes to keeping pipes from freezing, sewer pipes…
Frozen drains are expensive and inconvenient. Because subzero temperatures brought by the winter season cause drains to freeze, the smallest pipe crack can ruin a property. Properly installed drain pipes do not have standing water and are usually connected to a septic or sewer system generating gas. Compared to water supply pipes, drain pipes require less…
Before you start spending money, make sure you’ve diagnosed your problem correctly and you understand what’s going on. Lack of snow cover and dropping temperatures can be trouble for homeowners with septic systems. Snow helps to insulate septic systems and keep them from freezing. How to get rid of winter septic tank problems? Here are a few tips.…