Shower #1 (Water Pressure)

Having a good steady stream of water is key while showering. Think back to time when your traveling or away at school and the water pressure in the shower just isn’t up to your standards. Make sure your water lines can handle the type of shower your creating. Multiple shower head and jets must have a big enough water line going to them. If your water line going to the shower valves aren’t large enough the pressure in your shower will be disappointing. Consult a plumber if your not sure about your water pressure. If your designing your own walk-in shower it’s very time consuming, but is worth every second in the end. Call Hiawatha Sewer for any shower questions.
Enjoy and have fun creating your new shower!

Keep your kitchen sink clog free!

Weather you live in a house, condo or apartment building having a clogged kitchen sink is never fun. The damage that can occur from water leaking onto your kitchen floor can cause major unwanted expense. If water sits long enough on wood floors in the kitchen you may be looking at replacing the entire floor. Tile floors are the best floors to have installed in a kitchen. Tile floors do get hard on the joints to stand on, but do hold up in situations like these. If your experiencing any kind of water leak in your kitchen contact a plumber today. Turn off the shut-off valves to whichever fixture has sprung a leak. Remember, just because you might only have a small leak it can quickly turn into a nightmare. Most leaks occur when out of town or at work. Don’t come home surprised that your kitchen and or more is ruined. Be smart and call Hiawatha Sewer today to fix your problem before it comes worse. 10% off all new customers and 5% off all old customers!

Is your main sewer line clean out broken?

Having a broken clean out can be very disturbing. Many problems can occur from having a clean out that is broken. First off if the cover doesn’t have a tight seal sewer gas can get into your home. If you have sewer smell in your own contact a plumber immediately. Second, if your clean out doesn’t have a tight seal, animals that live in the sewers can easily get into your home. Some areas have large sized rats that live in your sewer. I don’t think it would be fun waking up or coming home from work one day to find rats roaming your house.
Bottom line is, if you have a cracked sewer line get it fixed asap. Call Hiawatha Sewer to get started.

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Time for that new shower head?

Having your shower head changed over time is nice. Make sure when you go about changing your shower head you hire a plumber. We have have many calls from people that try changing their own shower heads and in the end have broken the pipe in the wall. Changing a shower head may seem simple but braking the pipe behind the wall is very common. Hire Hiawatha Sewer today to change your shower head and make sure your pipes are in good condition.

What do you do when seeing a GREAT plumbing flier in your mail?

Everyday our company receives what I call “Junk Mail” and discount fliers. When I first glance at the discounts they sound great but then I take time to see what it actually says. Just recently I received a plumbing flier that said “save $95 OFF any plumbing installation”. Being that I know what plumbing costs are I call the company. I asked how much it would be to install a new toilet I just purchased. The secretary said it would cost over $1000 if all the plumbing under the toilet was up to code and toilet depending. I kindly hung up the phone. I then took some time and went online to call some of my competitors. I got prices from $905-2,200 to install my new toilet I just bought.

Bottom line when receiving fliers for great discounts in the mail, always do your due diligence before hiring. Before scheduling an appointment make other calls to the competitors and see if the price is right. First step to saving money is to shop around. Hire Hiawatha Sewer a local company that’s been around since 1947. We also have many friends companies in the service field if we can not help you.

Tile issues?

Having cracked or loose tiles in a shower can create water damage and mold if not address immediately. Water spread quick and goes very quickly to lower levels. Mold and scum will build up behind walls if you don’t seal the cracks tight. Re-calking your tile is simple but time consuming, but anyone is capable of doing this work. Repairing your tile issues before it gets to late is very important for your pocket book and of course your health. Hire Hiawatha Sewer today to repair all your leaks before the worse happens faster then you can imagine.

Can I have roots in my sewer line if I have no tree’s?

The bottom line about roots is that they spread and go in every which direction. It’s true, roots from that big maple tree across the street will eventually grow roots in your sewer line. The only way to remove roots from your sewer line is to maintain cleaning once a year. Just like going to the dentist or doctor your sewer line needs attention as well. Roots grow in almost every sewer line.
When it comes time to replace your sewer line roots will grow through your new PVC pipe eventually. Where ever there’s flowing water roots will find a way to reach that point. Annual cleaning will reduce the amount of root growth and control further shifting of the pipe. People that are lucky enough and don’t have roots in their sewer line should still clean their sewer line every eighteen months. Sludge, debris and much more that we throw down our own pipes builds ups and clogs the sewer. Ever wonder where is goes? Think again it all goes through that one pipe to the city main.
Having a professional drain technician clean your line with blades will scrap all the debris and scale that builds up and hardens around your pipe. Scale closes up the circumference of your pipe over time. Waiting until your basement floods, ruining your personal possessions, and backs up, can mean your pipe has been damaged already. Having a damaged pipe might mean more costly and repair work might be necessary. Hire a company that’s been around over thirty five years. Call Hiawatha Sewer and set up an appointment for cleaning today!

Experiencing slow flushing toilets in your home?

If your experiencing more than one toilet in your home that is flushing slow, it’s now time to consider having your main sewer line cleaned. Having a partially clogged sewer line will reduce the flow that can get through. Having your main sewer line cleaned regularly can only benefit you. Having your sewer line cleaned is just as important as seeing your doctor or going to your yearly teeth cleaning. It’s important to keep up on everything before it’s to late. Going to your dentist annually will hopefully keep you from getting cavities.
We witness way to many disasters with sewage backing up in clients homes. You never know when it’s your sewer, that is days from ruining everything on your basement floor. Get your sewer line cleaned with Hiawatha Sewer today. Having your line cleaned on a maintenance plan will save you money in the future, plus you won’t ever have to worry about back ups on weekends, nights or holidays.

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Garbage Disposal

Garbage disposals are fun to have but be smart with what you put down. The higher the horse power means the more you can put down. Remember to always run water while putting debris in the disposal so you don’t burn up the motor. Next time you replace your disposal, if you have the room underneath your sink consider installing a 3/4 horse power. Rule number one to owning a garbage disposal is to NEVER EVER put your bare hand in the unit. Even if the power is off never take the chance. Call Hiawatha Sewer today to help unclog or install your garbage disposal before you make the issue worse. Rule two is to NEVER put any store bought or home made chemicals down any of your drains.

Things to know

There are some main keys to know while waiting for a plumber. First of all know where your main water shut-off valve is located. Second, know where your electrical box is located in case of an emergency. If your having a flood in a certain area on a specific fixture turn off the shut-off valve that goes with the fixture. If you don’t have a shut-off valve on that fixture have a plumber install one before it’s to late. If you can’t isolate a water leak locate the main water shut off valve and turn it off immediately. This doesn’t solve the problem but it will be the best thing to do before the professionals arrive. Have the plumbers help you locate all the shut-off valves and have some labels to make life easier in the future.