As any homeowner knows, clogged drains can be one of the most inconvenient common problems in your kitchen or bathroom. For those drain cleaning dilemmas that simple snaking cannot solve, however, what is a homeowner to do? Luckily, our trained Lewisville TX plumbing technicians at C&W Plumbing offer a service called hydrojetting, essential when other methods have failed.

What hydrojetting does is clean your sewer pipe through powerful blasts of high-pressure water. The most powerful of our drain cleaning services,  these strong streams of water can help clear up any debris or material buildup that may be present in your pipes. With a hose and special high-strength nozzle, the water can take care of the large excess buildup of grease, grime, and mineral deposits that other methods have failed to clear. Even the most stubborn sediment buildup is no match for our hydrojetting service.

Before beginning hydrojetting, our team of trained Lewisville TX plumbers can offer you a camera inspection of your drain lining to determine the exact cause of your problem. We can determine the location, as well as the extent of the problem, deciding if hydrojetting is needed or if there are other viable options. We will develop a game plan for your clogging problems, executing it in a timely and cost-effective manner.

If you are experiencing a clogged drain or think your sewer lines are in need of a scouring, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at 972-395-2597 or contact us online today to schedule an appointment.

The clogging of bathtub drains is something almost every homeowner will have to deal with. Unlike many household problems, however, the root of this draining difficulty is not from a one-time occurrence, but the gradual buildup of excess material over time.  Although the experts at C&W Plumbing of Lewisville are always here to assist you with any drain cleaning needs, as a homeowner, it is important to understand what may have caused the problem in the first place.

Clogged bathtubs are most often caused by one of three things. The best bet as to the culprit would be hair, as when you wash your hair and shed some dead pieces, the hair has nowhere to go but down the drain. It can become stuck to the sides of the piping, building up over time and attaching on to other excess material, preventing proper drainage.

Another common cause would be soap scum, which, like hair, builds up in your drain over time. For those unaware, soap scum is what can cause solid white stains on your otherwise clean shower walls, and results when soap is combined with hard water.

Hard water itself is the last likely reason for a backed-up bathtub.  Hard water contains high mineral content, which, although not noticeable to the naked eye, can prove costly when it comes to the life of your drain. A simple solution to alleviate this issue is to install a water softener, which can combat the high levels of calcium and magnesium in your water supply. Our trained Lewisville plumbing technicians can install this device for you.

With this knowledge, a backed-up bathtub should be one less household hazard you have to worry about. If experiencing a clogged drain, as always, please call or contact us online to schedule a service.

When summertime hits and Lewisville 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 Lewisville 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 Lewisville 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 Lewisville plumbers for fast, efficient plumbing service.

There are many methods to cleaning clogged drains. The most popular methods are a plunger and a harsh chemical gel or liquid cleaner. If you want to go green and keep the more toxic chemicals out of your home and pipes, then there are a few things to understand.

Green drain cleaners or “enzymatic” drain cleaners feed on the organic waste in the drain through enzymes. They then digest and reproduce creating “good” bacteria that continues to spread all without the use of harsh or dangerous chemical. Undoubtedly, this is better for your pipes and the rest of your home, yard and family.

If you don’t want to purchase a green drain cleaner, there are plenty of home remedy mixtures for unclogging your drain. Try pouring boiling hot water down the drain. Heat can be a great tool to loosen clumped or crusted waste. Mixtures of baking soda, vinegar, and salt flushed with hot water after sitting for 30 minutes to an hour can also help unclog most drains without the use of harsh or toxic chemicals.

The best way to keep your drain clean is through preventative plumbing maintenance. Clean your sink strainers and stoppers. Don’t pour just anything down your sink or shower drain. Avoid pouring grease and large chunks of food down your drain or disposal. Buy screen covers for your shower drain to avoid hair buildup.

When in doubt, always call the professionals at your local Lewisville TX plumbing service. C&W Plumbing is here for all your residential plumbing repair and maintenance. Give us a call or go online to schedule an appointment now.

Friday is a big day for plumbers all over the world, as it officially marked the second annual World Plumbing Day. This day serves as one to educate residential and commercial property owners about the important role that plumbers and the plumbing industry have in not only health and safety but also protecting the global environment.

The World Plumbing Council established World Plumbing Day last year. This year’s World Plumbing Day theme is “Plumbing vital to global health.” According to Robert D. Burgon, chairman of the World Plumbing Council, the day was founded because too many individuals tend to take for granted the importance of good plumbing and even better plumbers in everyday situations.

Check out our Plumbing Tips section for more details on World Plumbing Day or for other tips on residential or commercial plumbing. Contact our Lewisville TX plumbing company today, or visit us online for additional information.

Cleaning a garbage disposal doesn’t have to be rocket science, even though some people try to turn it into a superior project for the gifted.

In fact, garbage disposal cleaning, assuming nothing major is wrong with your unit, can be one of the easiest things to do around your home. Everything you’ll need will come from your refrigerator. The combination of ice and citrus fruits will have your disposal running well and smelling great.

Our Lewisville TX plumbers are experts when it comes to garbage disposal installation, repair and maintenance and have additional information in our Plumbing Tips section. Feel free to give us a call, or contact us online today for information.

We’ve all seen the commercials. Liquid chemical drain cleaners auch as Liquid Plumr or Drano seem to make all bathroom and kitchen clogs go away.

Then again, so do plumbers.

So which one is better? Good question.

What an actual plumber may tell you is that the liquid chemical drain cleaners can be effective but also can be harmful to your drain pipes, particularly if the pipes are made of metal (versus plastic drain lines). If used properly, Liquid Plumr and Drano can get the job done, but you have to ask yourself: Do I really want to take that risk either way?

Check out our Plumbing Tips on when to call a plumber and when to use the liquid chemical drain cleaners on your bathroom and kitchen sinks. Feel free to call our plumbers in Lewisville TX today, or contact us online for more information.

When it comes to everyday activities, we all have our daily routines. From a plumbing standpoint, some of the things we do that we tend to take for granted can eventually haunt us in the long run.

Here are a couple of things to put on your “things not to do list.”

• Disconnect the water hose from the faucet to prevent problems with frozen pipes as the weather starts to get colder.

• Steer clear of pouring cooking oil and grease down the train, as it can become a major drain clogging issue.

For more in-depth information on things that will keep your plumbing in pristine condition, visit the Tips and Articles section of our Lewisville TX plumbing website.

You’ve tried to fix your clogged drain problem on your own. Although you’ve had some temporary success, the problem persists. Perhaps its time to call a Lewisville Plumber and let the pros relieve you of this inconvenience once and for all. Professional plumbers may fix clogged drains in a variety of ways, depending on the nature of the problem.

Many drains in your home may become clogged. You are probably familiar with the shallow puddle caused by a backed-up shower drain. Perhaps your bathroom sink doesn’t drain as fast as it used to. Kitchen sinks, toilets and even sewer lines may become clogged. Some common tools that plumbers use to combat these annoyances include rooter machines, cameras, smoke tests and hydrojetting.

Visit the Plumbing Tips section of our Lewisville TX Plumbing website for more information about clogged drain remedies