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Avoid Sewer Line Trouble with These 4 Preventative Tips

Sewer line issues can cause more than a minor inconvenience. They can lead to major damage, expensive repairs, and non-working toilets, showers, and sinks. No one wants to be without their bathroom for long periods of time. To prevent these types of sewer line problems, Curt & Jerry Sewer Service recommends practicing the four preventative tips listed below.1. Use Biodegradable Bath TissueOne of the easiest ways to keep your sewer line clean is to use biodegradable bath tissue. Toilet tissue brands that are biodegradable will have a “septic safe” logo on them. Septic-safe bath tissue dissolves faster and requires less water to break down than other kinds of paper.2. Set Out Trash CansKeep trash cans near toilets and sinks to encourage their use. Items, other than septic-safe toilet tissue, that are placed in your sewer system can cause blockages and eventually result in clogged or inoperable sewer lines.3. Don’t Ignore … Continued

Take Care of Your Sewer System Before Winter Arrives

A healthy running septic system can prevent a host of sewer issues like broken pipes and nasty sewer smells. If any of these issues show up during the winter, it can be next to impossible to take care of them underneath heavy snow and slippery ice. Curt & Jerry Sewer Service recommends having your sewer system checked before the cold temperatures of winter set in. Avoid frozen pipes, no water, and sewer backups by checking for these sewer system problems.

3 Common Problems That Lead to Clogged Shower Drains

Do you deal with slow or clogged shower drains in your Indianapolis home? Sometimes there’s nothing more frustrating than a backed-up drain. Having to wait until the water goes down before the next person can shower can mess with schedules and cause not-so-friendly mornings at home. At Curt & Jerry Sewer Service, we assist a multitude of individuals and families by cleaning out their shower and bathtub drains. If you often have to clear out your shower drain, check to see if any of these common problems are causing the issue.

3 Ways We Clean Out Commercial Drains

When your restaurant, coffee shop, office building, or commercial structure is having drain issues, you need expert assistance from Curt & Jerry Sewer Service. With our professional drain cleaning services, we can locate, diagnose, and remove any stubborn blockage on your Indianapolis property. There are several ways to approach an unyielding obstruction, but we regularly take advantage of the three drain cleaning solutions below.

What Is the Difference between Drain Lines & Sewer Lines?

Toilets that overflow, shower drains that backup and kitchen drains that empty ever-so-slowly, are all signs there may be an issue with your home’s drain or sewer lines. While you may have tried all the usual home-based methods to unclog your pipes, you just can’t seem to completely get rid of the blockage. At Curt & Jerry Sewer Service, we help homeowners with whatever is ailing their internal plumbing. We have the tools and expertise to know if we should look at the drains first or if the problem lies within the sewer line itself. Keep reading to find out the difference between your home’s drain lines and its main sewer line.

How to Prevent Sewer Backups in Your Indianapolis Home

There are times when sewer backups are inevitable. Tree roots force their way through your sewer line, or winter snow and ice have made their way underground, damaging essential sewage pipes. There are also times when backups are caused due to human error. These can be prevented by knowing what can and cannot go down the drain, and properly disposing of the items that should not be in your sewer lines. At Curt & Jerry Sewer Service, we would like to share ways you can prevent, as much as possible, expensive sewer backups in your Indianapolis home.

4 Common Septic Tank Problems

If you have a septic tank, then you may already be aware of some of the problems associated with a septic system. From roots entering the tank to non-flushable items being sent down the toilet, there are both natural and human factors that cause problems in septic tanks throughout Indianapolis. At Curt & Jerry Sewer Service, we understand that septic tanks can have multiple issues. Keep reading to learn more about the four most common septic tank problems.

3 Signs Your Septic Tank Needs to Be Pumped Out

Homeowners don’t often think about their septic tank needing to be pumped out until there’s a sewage emergency. Having your septic tank cleaned out regularly will keep your home’s plumbing system working efficiently and effectively. At Curt & Jerry Sewer Service, we know what to look for and how to tell when it’s time to have that septic tank pumped out. Keep reading to learn more.

4 Tips to Keep Your Restaurant Drains Clean

Do you find yourself fighting with your restaurant drains, trying to keep them free from grease, fat, and oil? This is an all-too-common issue for many restaurants. It’s simply the nature of your business. So how do you keep your restaurant drains clean and clog-free? Check out the four tips below from Curt & Jerry Sewer Service.

5 Causes of a Clogged Toilet (Part 2)

Clogged toilets that refuse to flush completely can be annoying and frustrating. If you’re using your plunger more often than you’d like, you may need the professional services of Curt & Jerry Sewer Service. Not only do we service clogged or slow-draining toilets, but we are very knowledgeable about what could be causing this specific issue. In the last blog article, we reviewed three reasons your toilet may be clogged. Today, we’ll address two more of those reasons.