While some plumbers may disagree with this, when it comes to using these products we don’t think it’s not worth the risk. These products can be harmful to your health if accidentally splattered on skin, consumed, or even inhaled, but they can also damage older fixtures and pipes. Besides, is this something you want in your water system? And, they can also cause a lot of trouble for homes with septic systems if they kill off the good bacteria there. Instead, a modern plunger is the best approach.

A sump pump and a battery backup system offers peace of mind and extra protection from rising water in your basement. If you have a sump pump installed, it’s imperative to test your system at least four times a year to ensure it’s ready to keep water where it belongs — outside of your home.

Check for clogged or frozen discharge lines, as it is common for debris, such as leaves and twigs, to cause a clog. Make sure that you continuously clear the area outside of your house where the discharge line exits your home. And, remember that your sump pump relies on electricity! We are experts at installing a battery backup system as an alternative measure should your home lose power.

Grease build-up in your kitchen sink drain can usually be remedied with liquid dish detergent and a large volume of boiling water. Apply a generous amount of dish liquid (a tablespoon or more) directly into your drain and pour boiling water into the drain, a little at a time. The rapidly boiling water will melt grease deposits while the detergent helps to dissolve grease and oil and allow the boiling water to flush it away. It is not uncommon to have to repeat this process two to three times, as the grease build-up may be substantial.

If your house has a backflow preventer, you may not even realize it… until you receive a notification from the city that the device requires testing. If you receive such a notification, the certification must be done by a certified plumber who can look over the backflow preventer and ensure it is in proper working order. Should your backflow preventer fail the test, our experts can repair it or install a replacement.

If you require a backflow prevention check, repair, or replacement in Clinton, Hillsborough, Flemington, Washington, or the surrounding communities, please contact Aquino . Our technicians are certified for residential backflow prevention testing as well as any other plumbing and heating services you may require.

When you filter your water, you are ensuring you and yourr family have healthy drinking water. Unfiltered water, even if it has come from the local water treatment plant contains contaminants such as lead. Water treatment plants add chemicals such as fluoride and chlorine to the water as their treatment method.

When you have an advanced home water filtration system, these chemicals, other impurities and most of the 2,000 known toxins in drinking water are removed. Plus you can fill your own sport bottles and save money on expensive bottled water!