How To Prevent Clogged Drains & Toilets in Cold Spring
Clogged drains and toilets rank high among life’s little nuisances. So the idea is to prevent them from clogging in the first place. Here’s some practical advice on how to do just that! Check your sink and tub stoppers at least four times a year for hair and bio-film buildup. Once a week, fill each sink in your home to the brim and then pull up the stopper. The volume and weight of the water will help flush the drain lines. Once a month or so, pour an organic drain cleaner down each of your drains. Products like Bio-Clean (which we carry!) work much better than the chemical drain cleaners … [Read More]
Benefits of Hydro Jetting in Cold Spring
We all get a clogged drain once in a while. But if you find your drains becoming clogged often, even after you’ve tried clearing them out, you might want to consider hydro-jetting. This method of drain cleaning uses a powerful stream of water, aimed at the cause of your blockage, to clean your pipes and free your clogged plumbing of debris, hair, and grease. Hydro jetting offers homeowners a number of benefits over other methods of clearing clogged drains, such as corrosive chemicals or electric drain snakes. Three major benefits of hydro jetting are: Long-Lasting Results Many drain cleaning … [Read More]
Sewer Backups and Flooding in Hyde Park
No one expects to walk into a room, only to find that it is filled with stinky sewer odor. If your sewer is not properly maintained, though, this has been known to happen. Especially during poor weather conditions, which can lead to your main lines being overloaded and backwater flooding into your household. Sewer backups are also known to happen if things like grease, excess waste, or even tree roots plug up the line that is running into your household. It is important to avoid pouring grease and other caustic substances down your drain. Regardless of what the cause … [Read More]
DIY Tips to Unclog and Clean Drains in Orange County
Have you ever had plumbing problems in your home that can be unusually hard to diagnose? Fortunately enough, you do not necessarily have to conduct tests or get a consultation to determine whether you have a clogged drain or not. That’s because the signs are usually clear enough on their own. It turns out that dealing with a clogged drain can typically have one of two outcomes: You end up cleaning out the clog on your own (possibly using one of the methods noted of in this very blog). You need assistance from a professional. Regardless of which option you … [Read More]
Top Ten Causes of Drain Clogs in Westchester County
Different Causes, One Solution: Call T.Webber It’s our job as Westchester County’s drain cleaning experts to give you – our customers – a clue as to what may be causing those household nightmares we call clogs. Knowing where they originate from may help in preventing future clogs, so if that sounds good to you, read on! Common Ways Your Drains Can Clog Lack of maintenance on city sewer line: It’s the city’s responsibility to maintain the municipal sewer line so if they leave that off their to-do list you’ll get the brunt of the backup. Grease: Even though almost … [Read More]
T.Webber is Open for the Holidays!
At T.Webber Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric, we are open all holiday season! Â Day or night, if you have a problem – give us a call! Â For all of your plumbing, heating, air conditioning, drain cleaning, well pump and water treatment needs.
2013 Home Improvement Resolutions
Make Home Improvements Your Resolution for 2013! Every New Year we all make a number of resolutions to improve ourselves. These include the standard “lose weight, get a better job, be a better parent,” character-changing resolutions. Although they often can be life changing, they also very often are left incomplete. This year, why not be a little more pragmatic and make some New Year’s resolutions to better our homes? Our homes are the places where spend most of our time; in the end, making some big changes within the house could actually lead to some personal lifestyle alterations. So, … [Read More]
Thanksgiving Plumbing Disasters: 10 Steps to Help You Avoid Calling The Plumber!
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of years for plumbers and drain cleaning professionals. Sewage systems can become overrun with additional house guests, causing inconvenient backups. In preparing and cleaning up holiday meals, homeowners can also clog up their sinks, disposals and washing machines. Below are 10 steps to help you avoid calling a plumber this Thanksgiving. Do not under any circumstance dump grease directly down your drain. Grease solidifies when it cools and will solidify on the inside of your plumbing. Always collect excess grease in spare containers. Wait for it to solidify and then dispose of it. … [Read More]
Service Partner Plans – Saving You Money & Giving You Peace Of Mind
As a member of our Service Partner Plan, you’ll always be at the head of the class when it comes first priority service and maximum service discounts. Come on, admit it…back in the day, you detested all those teachers’ pets who enjoyed little perks and spotlight attention…the kind that you and your buds weren’t entitled to. That is, unless you happened to be a darling little teacher’s pet yourself.  Well, nothing really has changed now that we’ve all become grownups.  We still enjoy perks, special attention, and the feeling that we’re getting the best deal going. If that describes … [Read More]
