Douglas Orr Plumbing

What Happens During a Sewer Cleaning Service

Sewer clogs are inevitable. If sticky waste substances or if tree roots are not removed from the sewer pipes, time will come when you’ll discover the system all clogged up. The problem is, sewer pipes are not as easy to clean as your indoor drain pipes. While you can remedy your indoor drains with baking […]

Drain Cleaning Machines Used by Plumbing Professionals

Your drainage system is vital to your house. Without it, how will you get rid of the wastewater that’s produced whenever you use your plumbing fixtures? Anyway, did you know that your drainage system is composed of two different types of pipeline? These are the main drain pipe and the branch lines. The branch lines […]

What Are Plumbing Fittings?

So let’s talk about plumbing basics today. When we say plumbing, we refer to any conveyance of liquid waste, potable water or gas in a commercial, industrial or residential property. The plumbing system is mainly composed of two sub-systems which are the clean water system and the drainage system. Now both these sub-systems are comprised […]

Drain Cleaning Tools You Should Keep Handy

It is important that you clean your drains regularly to keep them clog-free. Otherwise, you should expect a lot of issues that may range from blockages, leaking pipes, backups, and even the presence of foul odor. To help maintain your drains, here’s a list of tools you should keep handy at home! 1. Vinegar And Salt […]

What Is Sewer Line Repair?

The sad truth about sewer pipes is that they are not immune to damage. Over the years, they will incur holes and cracks. Tree roots will get inside the sewer line; clog the system and even cause the tube to break. Aside from these elements, there are other factors that may affect the condition of […]

What to Do Until the Water Restoration Crew Arrives

Have you ever experienced flooding in your home due to a natural disaster or a bad plumbing problem? We hope not. The damages that result from flooding are not only painful to our wallets; the repairs are also quite time-consuming. Unfortunately, there’s really nothing that you can do about this but ask water damage restoration […]

Garbage Disposal Repair Tips for the DIY Plumber

Many homeowners value the garbage disposal machine because of the convenience that it brings. This appliance makes your daily activities easier especially when it comes to the preparation of your food or cleaning up after meals. The garbage disposal is indeed indispensable which is why you need to take care of and maintain it regularly. […]

Leaking Bathtub Faucet and Shower Repair for Homeowners

Do you have a tub that’s connected to a shower? A plumbing setup like this requires the use of a diverter. This component is responsible for sending the water to the right fixture, whether it’s the tub faucet or the tub’s shower. Over time, the components of these fixtures will wear out and eventually leak. […]

How to Install Kitchen Water Lines

Installing your kitchen sink plumbing lines is harder than it looks which is why you’ll need the assistance of trusted professionals to accomplish the task. You can watch DIY videos and complete the project by yourself but remember that it may take you a considerable amount of time to finish it. Fortunately, there are trained […]

What Is a Septic Tank Grease Trap?

Pouring grease down the sink is a bad habit to make. As we have always mentioned on our previous blogs, fat, grease and oily substances solidify at cool temperatures, which is exactly the condition inside the pipes. With that being said, they stick to the walls of the tubes and accumulate over time thus resulting […]

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