Useful Ways To Care For Your Plumbing
Nearly every homeowner experiences a plumbing problem now and then.
Stop Your Home’s Sewer Line From Freezing
The freezing fall and winter months can wreak havoc on your house and your home’s sewer lines are no exception.
Simple Ways To Care For Your Garbage Disposal
Garbage disposals are great for getting rid of unwanted leftovers, expired food, and discarded peels.
The Best Ways To Prevent Basement Flooding
If you’ve ever experienced flooding in your basement after heavy rainfall, you’ll know that there’s more than just water damage to deal with. Sewer backup claims typically involve sewage/wastewater- a health hazard that can be very costly to clean up properly. One indication that its sewer backup is the smell there is usually a very strong/foul odor associated with the water from sewer backup.
How To Protect Your Property From Sewer Backup
Here are 4 ways to prevent basement floods due to sewer backups:
- Floor Drain Plug: One-way drain plugs can be installed below floor drain grates that prevent water from backing up due to overloaded sewers. Once the sewer conditions return to normal, a special float is deactivated, and water can return through the opening. One-way plugs are relatively inexpensive and often are the simplest preventative solution. A regular commercial plug can be used to completely seal off a drain; however, will prevent proper drainage in the case of a burst pipe or overflowing laundry machine. When using a one-way drain plug, be sure that the float mechanism is always free from any debris that could prevent it’s proper function.
- Standpipe: A standpipe is basically an ordinary pipe stuck in the floor drain, surrounded by a watertight rubber seal. Any water that rises out of the drain goes into the pipe, not out on the floor unless the backup is so deep that it goes over the top of the pipe, typically 3 feet or so. When flood conditions are no longer a threat, the standpipe can be removed, allowing any water spillage to drain.
Standpipe protection
- Overhead Sewer: An overhead sewer is the most foolproof protection against basement flooding, but also the most costly. Any overflow is collected in a space below floor level known as a sump, where water is pumped into overhead pipes, where it can then drain into the building’s main sewage line. Installing an overhead sewer can require a Green Apple plumber and a building permit.
- Green Apple Plumbing & Mechanical are the experts you can trust. We have been serving the New Jersey area for years with professionalism and expertise. Customer service and care are always our number one priorities. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of your HVAC or plumbing needs feel free to call toll-free at 888-611-7191
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When was the last time you gave any thought to your home’s furnace filter? If you haven’t replaced your air filter in a while, now is the time to think about it.
The Early Signs That You Must Call Your Plumber
It can sometimes be hard to tell if your plumbing system is in good shape at any given moment. Most people don’t think very much about their plumbing system at all, provided that the pipes continue to work for them the way it always does. Out of sight, out of mind. Unfortunately, that’s not the best way to deal with plumbing issues.
Preventing A Major Plumbing Disaster
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Fascinating Things About Plumbing That You Never Knew
Great plumbing and the technology of the sewer system is something that is often taken for granted but has a rich and fascinating history full of interesting plumbing facts you never knew.
All The Benefits Of Sewer & Drain Cleaning
New Jersey being one of those cities with large populations, drainage and sewer cleaning becomes very important and ideal to be done.