Ace Plumbing and Heating Blog: Archive for the ‘Drain and Sewer’ Category

Tree Roots In The Sewer Line. Want Some Advice?

Monday, May 6th, 2024
Image of Jack Devetten the Professer of Plumbing talking about tree roots in the sewer line.

Hi, Jack, the Professor of Plumbing here. And I will be giving some great advice today on the effects of tree roots in your sewer line. But before we get into the root of todays topic. Let’s start off with a recent case study.

In this case study you will learn what not to do when dealing with tree roots in your sewer line. And why a reoccurring sewer clog should be left up to a professional, certified plumbing company. Here we go.

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Sewer Camera Inspections. Your Important First Line of Defence.

Monday, April 22nd, 2024
Image of Jack Devetten the Professer of Plumbing talking about Sewer Camera Inspections

Alright folks, listen up! Jack DeVetten the Professor of Plumbing here, and I’m about to lay down some hard truths about sewer camera inspections. You think those pipes in your house are just humming along smoothly? Think again, my friends. There could be all kinds of nasty stuff going on down there. Grease, hair, soap scum, you name it. It’s a ticking time bomb of roots and gunk just waiting to ruin your day.

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Sewer Damage. And How Powerful Tree Roots Actually Are.

Monday, April 8th, 2024
Image of Jack Devetten the Professer of Plumbing talking about Sewer Damage
Jack The Professor of Plumbing

Finally, spring is here and we are all itching to get out into the yard after a long winter and start the annual spring clean up. But have you ever wondered about the silent war going on under your house? An actual war between the tree roots and the hidden pipes of the sewer system. Sewer damage is actually a real-life drama that plays out under residential neighbourhoods. Creating financial headaches for homeowners.

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Trenchless Digging. The Best Sewer Replacment Technology

Sunday, March 10th, 2024
Image of Jack Devetten the Professer of Plumbing talking about trenchless digging.

Trenchless digging, also known as drain surgery is our topic for this week, and Jack, the Professor of Plumbing will share more insights from his vast knowledge of the plumbing world. Today he will start off with a scenario not everyone is familiar with.

Imagine your home is like a big tree that has been standing strong for 60 years. But just like a tree, your home has roots to deal with, except these roots are sneaking into your sewer pipes. Potentially causing drainage problems. Because your sewer pipes are old, made from lead, cast iron, or clay they are getting clogged up by these roots. It is like when your game console overheats because the vents are blocked, it just does not work right.

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