When summertime hits and Warrenton residents are ready to get outdoors and have a good time, the last thing on their mind is their plumbing system. However, it’s important to note that the pleasantries of heat and sunshine that are so compatible with fun in the sun can also cause destruction and devastation to plumbing fixtures. Taking a few precautions can help you avoid costly repairs from your local Warrenton plumbing company.

When you spend a lot of time outdoors, your clothes are bound to get dirty, especially children who play in the dirt or on playgrounds with dust and dirt and mud. This can lead to excess material in your washing machine hose, including additional lint and large amounts of dirt clogging the hose. By moving the washing machine away from the wall a few inches, you can remove kinks that cause additional blockage, which can lead to bulging, cracks and leaks. Make sure to clean out your machine to keep your washer running.

During a cookout, it is best to have garbage cans for leftovers so you can be more careful what you put down the garbage disposal. Residential garbage disposers are not typically equipped for hefty loads such as cornhusks or other fibrous and stringy foods. You may also want to avoid throwing a great deal of fat that can lead to large clogs in the pipes down your drain. A number of “just-add-water” foods, such as stuffing or mashed potatoes, will also create instant clogs.

Something else to watch for so you don’t end up with a disaster during your party is sewer drain backup. Due to excess rainwater that can seep through cracks in the sewer line, as well as new growth of tree roots that can invade your sewer system at any time, spring and summer are the most common times for a sewer problem. Since you don’t want the mess, smell, or hassle – especially during the neighborhood barbecue – have your Warrenton plumbing technicians inspect your sewer lines prior to risking a backup.

Taking a few simple precautions when it comes to proper plumbing can help you pull off your summer fling without a hitch. And if you find any plumbing repairs that need to be addressed, call our local Warrenton plumbers for fast, efficient plumbing service.

drain cleaning

Every once in a while you may notice that your drain is a little slow. Perhaps you’re taking a shower and after a while you’re up to your ankles in water. Or maybe you’re pre-washing dishes and the sink fills up and takes a little while to drain. Don’t let your drain get any slower. The time to act is now.

Drains take a lot of abuse. Your drain has to take everything your family can dish out. Drains receive hair, food particles, grease, and soap. Over time these elements accumulate and slow or stop your drain completely. Then it’s time to call Appleton Campbell, your Warrenton plumbing company.

When you schedule a drain cleaning with Appleton Campbell, you can expect results.

Our plumbing technician will arrive on time with all of the necessary tools. Sometimes it’s simply a matter of  snaking the drain and adding a little drain cleaner. But sometimes a slow drain can be a symptom of other plumbing problems. Maybe the vent has become obstructed? That would certainly slow your drain.  How could you possible know the root cause of the plumbing problem?

That is why you schedule regular plumbing maintenance with Appleton Campbell. Our expert plumbers pour over your system and prevent plumbing problems before they happen. Remember, an ounce of prevent is worth a pound of cure.

Call Appleton Campbell, your Warrenton plumbing plumbing company.

100 East Franklin St

Warrenton, VA  20186

Warrenton: (540) 347-9688

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