Cleaning Your Sewer Line.

Now there is a topic we all love discussing.  We couldn’t decide whether to educate you on this subject or how to remove bat guano from your shoes!  Seriously, a clogged sewer line is an unfortunate bi-product of the lives of many Americans.  In the Snohomish Washington area there are home owners who will face this dilemma in the months to come.

In many cases an old pipe has become clogged with tree roots.  In other cases, sewer lines may simply break, crack, or even collapse entirely.  The soil around the pipe may shift over time collapsing the pipe.  Have you heard of the term “bellied”?  No, not what happens after excessive holiday eating.  When this happens to your sewer line it becomes clogged with debris and stops flowing.

None of this is something that you are equipped to deal with.  Someone who does this routinely is Snohomish, WA area sewer line repair and replacement expert Shawn Allen.  The Seattle area has counted on Shawn for all of their plumbing needs for more than three decades.  As always…It starts with a phone call to (425) 367-4744.

Sump Pump 101.

Now there is a topic we all love discussing…right?  That would be a no.  Who wants to worry about their sump pump as we head into another Seattle area winter?  Anyone who has been through any type of flooding knows only too well that having a sump pump does NOT assure them that there will be no basement flooding.  The world’s first fail-safe sump pump has yet to be invented.

Here are some of the most common problems with these devices-

1.)    If the power fails it becomes worthless.

2.)    Make sure that the sump pump switch is not stuck.

3.)    Simple old age…like any other appliance.

There are several others, of course.  You are not an expert in this area, nor would you want to be.  I’ll introduce you to someone that is.  He is Snohomish WA area sump pump repair and replacement expert Shawn Allen.  The Seattle area has counted on Shawn for all of their plumbing needs for over 30 years.  As always…It starts with a phone call to (425) 367-4744.

Winter Plumbing Tips for the Seattle Area.

Winter may not be as harsh here as it is in Chicago, but don’t tell that to your plumbing.  It needs your full attention as winter approaches.  If you ignore the changing season you could be looking at severe plumbing problems and huge expenses.  If you observe the proper winterizing tips you can rest easily throughout the next 6 months.

Here are some preventative maintenance reminders –

1.  Make sure that your pipes are insulated.  Freezing pipes can result in water everywhere.

2.  Check around the foundation of your home.  Water may leak into your basement.

3.  If you have a well as a water source then have your pump house checked.

4.  Don’t let your water heater give out in mid-winter.

There are others, of course.  There is one way to make sure the job is done completely the first time.  Call Shawn Allen.  Folks in the Snohomish, WA area have counted on this master plumber to do ALL of their plumbing maintenance and repairs for well over 30 years.  As always…It starts with a phone call to (425) 367-4744 and have Shawn do your plumbing inspection for winter.

Proper Sewer Inspection.

Do you want to crawl around in there?  It didn’t think so.  The truth is nobody does.  Everyone and everything in your home comes to a stop when the sewer clogs up.  Back in a day there was only one way to troubleshoot the problem.  That was put on your waders and get down and dirty.  That is obviously not the way to go these days.

With video camera inspection, a professional sewer system cleaner will pinpoint the trouble spots without anybody going down there.  You see, there are several different scenarios that could be present such as pipes that are draining at an unusually slow pace.  Sometimes a tree root is the culprit and needs to be removed.

When you hire Shawn Allen he will give you all of the details and a very fair estimate to repair the problem.  The residents of the Snohomish, WA area have counted on Shawn Allen to do ALL of their sewer inspections and plumbing for well over 30 years.  Believe me, Shawn has been up to his knees in it plenty of times.  As always…It starts with a phone call to (425) 367-4744.

Installing a Complete Plumbing System.

If you are starting from scratch make sure that you have a master plumber on the job.  Ask your contractor and get his opinion.  Then make sure he or you hire the right person.  Perhaps it starts with installing toilets.  You better have someone who knows the city sewer lines and how to properly connect your new toilet to the entire system.

If you have a septic tank installed now you can add sewer lines from your sinks and toilets to the septic tank.  When that job is done you need to think “down the road” because that septic tank will fill up over time leaving a malodorous odor in the neighborhood.  Now you would prefer that the guy who originally installed the plumbing can also clean the septic system.

For the last 35 years that guy in Snohomish, Washington has been and continues to be Shawn Allen.  Residents of the Snohomish, WA area have counted on Shawn Allen to do ALL of their plumbing from start to finish.  Shawn is a master plumber who is our area’s complete plumbing professional.  Call Shawn right away.  As always…It starts with a phone call to (425) 367-4744.

A Local Plumber Means Something.

How many plumbing companies are just a branch of a national or regional organization?  I suppose that their workers and master plumbers are from your area…but maybe not.  Does it make a difference?  We think it does.  It is as important to choose the right plumber for the job as it is the right dentist or auto mechanic.

Your plumber may go a year without coming to your home or business.  Suddenly, you need them five times in two months.  You never know what plumbing problems may befall you.  Would you rather know your plumber like a friend of the family or have someone different show up every time you call that particular plumbing company?

It seems the choice here is to trust a friend.  This is especially true if that friend has three and a half decades of experience in the area.  Yes indeed, for more than 35 years you and other residents of the Snohomish, WA area have counted on Shawn Allen.  Shawn is a master plumber who is Snohomish’s plumbing professional.  Call Shawn right away.  As always…It starts with a phone call to (425) 367-4744.

Is It Time to Replace Your Sump Pump?

Sorry guys, even though we don’t think about our sump pump like we do our car, our appliances, or our television, eventually it is going to wear out.  How long have you had your sump pump?  If you can’t exactly remember it has probably been for more than a decade.  It really wears out before you notice because it may not be in use for weeks at a time.

Here are some warning signs that your sump pump is on its last legs - 

1.  If you have a pedestal pump that is yesterday’s technology and it may be ready to go.

2.  If it is cycling off and on frequently that is not a good sign even in Seattle’s heavy rains.

3.  Listen carefully.  If your pump runs continuously for a long period…bad sign.

4.  Noise…the noisier the pump the worse it may be.

Repairing the sump pump in your home is the job of an experienced pro.  For more than 35 years, residents of the Snohomish, WA area have counted on Shawn Allen.  Shawn is a master plumber who is Snohomish’s sump pump repair professional.  Call Shawn right away.  As always…It starts with a phone call to (425) 367-4744.