All Ways Drains Blog
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Detecting Toilet Tank Leaks
Do you think your toilet tank may be leaking? There’s a simple way to check! Drop a small amount of food coloring into the toilet tank. Check back half an hour later. If the water in the toilet bowl is colored, the tank is leaking…. Read more »
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Why Your Water Heater Works Harder All Winter
Winter puts extra strain on your home’s heating system and the same goes for your water heater. Your water heater runs 365 days a year, no matter the weather, unless you have an on-demand water heater. While you may think that it’s always working the… Read more »
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Tips to Prevent a Clogged Drain
Clogged drains are never fun, and they always seem to happen at the worst time. To keep your drains from getting clogged, you can follow these tips. Hopefully these tips prevent a clog from happening. If, despite your best efforts, a clog still occurs, don’t… Read more »
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Tips for Fixing a Toilet Leaking Around the Base
Is water leaking onto the bathroom floor around the base of your toilet? This is something you’ll want to get fixed quickly to prevent damage to your floor and an increased water bill. Here are some troubleshooting tips: Hopefully these tips will fix the problem…. Read more »
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Clogged Drain Causes & Solutions for the Holidays
It’s never a good time for a clogged drain. But during the holidays, they can be a major problem. No one wants to deal with a drain clog when they’re in the middle of cooking Thanksgiving dinner or when they’re expecting a multitude of house… Read more »
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Tips for Fixing a Running Toilet
After you flush your toilet, does the water keep running? This is a common problem and one that should not be ignored. A leaking toilet can waste up to 200 gallons per day! That will definitely begin to up your water bill. Thankfully, a running… Read more »
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Prepare for Cooler Months Ahead with a Water Heater Replacement
Has your water heater been acting up this summer? Could it possibly be on the verge of complete failure? Has it been leaking? If any of these pertain to your home and water heater, it is essential to have it taken care of before the… Read more »
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How Do You Know if You Have a Plumbing Emergency?
Have you recently found yourself dealing with a big plumbing problem? If so, trying to fix the issue on your own is sometimes a risky choice. There are some situations that call for immediate attention from a plumber. At All Ways Drains, we have an… Read more »
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Common Summer Sewer Problems
Summer is a wonderful time of year filled with family get togethers and fun in the sun. However, there is one type of problem that can put a huge damper on all this summer fun; sewer issues. While there is no good time of year… Read more »
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Hydro Jetting, Snaking or Chemicals & How to Know Which is Best for Your Clog
Do you have a clogged drain? Then you are probably wondering how to get it resolved quickly, regardless of the method. This, unfortunately, is why so many home and business owners go to chemical drain cleaners to try to clear clogs. However, these chemical drain… Read more »
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Springtime Plumbing Checklist from the Experts
Spring has finally arrived here in Minnesota and homeowners all over the area are beginning to check items off of their spring cleaning checklist. One of the most essential but so often forgotten spring cleaning tasks is plumbing maintenance. While your sink and faucet may… Read more »
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Water Heater Maintenance: Spring Cleaning
Spring is just around the corner and spring cleaning to-do lists are being made. While water heaters rarely make spring cleaning to-do lists, checking them and related plumbing fixtures can prevent water damage and other disasters later on. So, while you’re dusting, cleaning and renovating… Read more »
