Myth As long as I run the water, I can put just about anything in the garbage disposal. Truth You can not put just about anything down the garbage disposal. Unless you want to be outside, locating the overflow drain, and pulling potato peels and other gunk out of the drain by hand, heed this warning. If you’ve recently installed a heavy-duty, ultra-powerful disposal, some of this might not apply…Read More
Maintaining your plumbing is a lot easier and less expensive than repairing it. Follow these steps every year to make sure your plumbing remains in good operating condition. Check for leaks indoors and outdoors. A small leak could be costing you a lot every year. And a leak in your sprinkler system could do serious damage to your home and your landscaping. Clear out your drains. Do it once a year,…Read More
For most things in life, preparation is key. While that isn’t always possible, if you can have a plan in place ahead of time to deal with a situation, you’ll likely be okay. As a homeowner, that’s very true. Most of us have gone through a scenario where an unexpected expense, like plumbing repairs, strikes at the worst possible moment. But the fact of the matter is, many household issues can…Read More
At some time or another, we’ve all been there. You discover a clog in your sink or toilet, or you find out that your pipes are deteriorating and are in dire need of replacement. So you do one of two things. You either look online for a plumber in your area or, if you’re old school, you reach for your Yellow Pages. But the fact is, not all companies that handle plumbing repairs are created equa…Read More
One of the more destructive plumbing issues a homeowner can face is a slab leak. Because a broken pipe under your home's foundation can leak water for an untold amount of time, it's imperative that you, as a homeowner, understand the signs of a slab leak. By foregoing immediate repair, you risk structural and foundation damage, potentially costing you thousands upon thousands of dollars. Here are …Read More
Call it our passion for pipes, or our proclivity towards plumbing, but unlike most people we find plumbing to be quite fascinating. Knowing the history and trivia of plumbing, we believe that our chosen industry is endlessly interesting. We’ve put together just a few tidbits about plumbing that might just make you think twice about the world of pipes, drains and fixtures. The average person spen…Read More
Basically it comes down to the three P’s: pee, poop and paper (toilet paper that is). Yes, it seems a bit juvenile but breaking it down to its most elementary seems to work with having people understand what can and can’t be flushed down the toilet. Only those three should ever be flushed. You get rid of anything else in the same manner and you are simply asking for it to come back at you, lit…Read More
Don’t fall for it. Not for a single minute. Not even just one time. Don’t buy into the hype that claims that those “personal wipes” are “flushable”. Oh sure, they’ll flush down and through your toilet easy enough, but it’s behind the scenes, and within your drains, that those increasingly popular wipes begin to make their own mess. Personal and baby wipes do not break down in wate…Read More
Nobody wants to think about septic tank problems. Nobody. Not only is a backed up or leaking septic tank a nightmare of a mess, but repair or replacement can run into tens of thousands of dollars. Backups and overflow can enter your homes plumbing fixtures, like sinks and toilets. They can also overtake and flood the drain field, covering your yard with unspeakable sludge that can be hazardous to …Read More
Here at C & C Slab Leaks And Plumbing, we're big believers that if you don't know what you're doing with your plumbing, you should leave it up to the Dallas plumbing repair professionals. While we realize that not everyone can be expected to be experts on plumbing, you can arm yourself with knowledge! Winter is in full swing and the temperatures have started dropping. Today we're going to look…Read More
