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How To Maintain Your Garbage Disposal

July 27, 2022 By Action Plumbing

maintaining your garbage disposalYou will save money by maintaining your garbage disposal. Do not insert any blade or motor-damaging items into your disposal system.

Garbage disposals are primarily for soft food waste and skin/peels.

If you can’t put something in the disposal system, throw it in the regular household trash bin or garbage can.

Some food waste, like coffee grounds, is bad for your disposal but great for a home-managed compost pile.

 

Do Not Put These Items In Your Garbage Disposal:

 

Glass (broken shards, etc.)

The glass will jack up your disposal’s blades. Dull blades mean your garbage disposal won’t work and now you’re calling us.

 

Bones (chicken, steak, fish, seafood, etc.,)

Bones are damaging to the disposal system’s blades and motor. Garbage disposals can break down hard materials sometimes, but doing so long-term dulls the blade and wears out the motor.

 

Hard Metals And Materials

Sticking a hard piece of metal like a spoon in your garbage disposal will blow out your system’s motor and damage the blades. Make sure you check your disposal for any metal tools (like a fork or spoon). before turning it on and running the system.

 

Coffee Grounds

Putting coffee grounds through your garbage disposal will both clog your drains, and damage your system’s blades and motor. Once the grounds are in and around your garbage disposal, they turn into a clogging muck.

 

Fats, Oils, Grease (FOG)

These FOG materials go down your disposal as a liquid but then solidify once down the drain, clogging your pipes. Your Garbage Disposal cannot fix the drain clog and now you have a plumbing issue.

The goal is to keep your garbage disposal system sharp and powerful for a long time. Doing so means you save money and do not have to pay for repairs. Only put soft, hand-mashable waste in your garbage disposal.

If you have a broken garbage disposal or plumbing problem in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware areas, make an appointment with Action Plumbing. We will fix your plumbing and disposal issues.

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How To Maintain Your Home Waterline

June 17, 2022 By Action Plumbing

home waterline maintenanceRemember the last time you saw your local water department working on fire hydrants in your neighborhood in order to flush water lines? Although this gushing, brown, flood of water may seem incredibly wasteful, in reality, it is an important routine activity necessary for maintaining the integrity of your community water system.

Generally speaking, degraded water quality is often the direct result of stagnant water which has collected in lesser-used parts of the distribution system, which is made up of a complex network of storage reservoirs and pipes. Over time, deposits and sediments can accumulate, and contribute to water quality deterioration, discoloration, odor, and taste problems if not removed.

Whenever you see your local water department or fire department flushing hydrants, there are a few things you need to be aware of in regards to your home tap water:

  • If you turn on your tap water and it is discolored and/or contains sediment, turn it off immediately and wait a few minutes before turning it on again.
  • Once you turn the water on again, allow it to run for several minutes so you can evaluate if it is completely clear. Be sure to let cold water run for a bit, giving the new water time to work its way through the pipes.
  • If the water is still unclear, turn it off and wait a few more minutes before trying again
  • You may notice slight discoloration for a few hours after flushing, but this discoloration does not affect the quality or the taste of your tap water.

Now that you understand the steps to making sure you’re tap water is drinkable after a community flushing, you should also know that this type of routine maintenance is important for your home as well. To ensure the quality of the water inside your home is excellent, your home’s water heater should be drained and flushed on a regular basis. This will help to keep it working efficiently and save you on costly repairs.

We typically advise that you follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on often your home water heater should be drained and flushed. If you have any questions regarding community hydrant flushing or are in need of assistance with flushing and draining your home heating system, contact Action Plumbing today.

Filed Under: Commercial Tagged With: Pipes and Drains, Preventative Maintenance

Can Sewage Trucks Can Smell Like Chocolate?

May 16, 2022 By Action Plumbing

sewer truck smells like chocolateNo one likes driving behind a sewer truck … unless you live in Japan, apparently. One of their most recent breakthroughs is making their sewage trucks smell chocolaty delicious. Sounds crazy? Maybe. But it’s absolutely true.

This unbelievable solution is the brainchild of four Osaka-based companies who teamed up in an effort to mask the foul-smelling sewage trucks that often send Japanese citizens running in the opposite direction. Now that they have achieved the unachievable, the announcement has been made that sewage trucks in Osaka will now smell like chocolate instead of … well, sewage.

This new solution is based on a five-year-old deodorizing product made by Shikido, a manufacturer of industrial products, and Yamamoto Fragrances, which was typically used in pet odor eliminating products and baby diapers. When the engineers came up with the plan to infuse an updated version of the project into the sewage trucks’ lubricating oil, they decided that a strong chocolate fragrance would best mask any lingering odors.

With mostly positive feedback, there are, of course, those who still aren’t satisfied with the outcome. Some have mentioned on social media that they fear children may be encouraged to eat feces due to confusion, but hopefully some common sense parenting will help to circumvent that particular problem. Otherwise, the new chocolate smelling sewage trucks seem to be a big hit.

“Where can I get me some of that?” you may ask. Fear not, fellow Americans. Another company that participated in the development of the deodorizer-infused lubricating oil, Toho, reports that the Deo Magic VC1 oil in 5.3-gallon cans will soon be available to the general public for a mere $344.

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Tips To Get Your Business Spring-Ready

January 18, 2022 By Action Plumbing

spring-cleaning-action-plumbingSpring is getting closer and we’re sure we’re all looking forward to it. As you go about making your to-do list to prep for spring cleaning, don’t forget to add some quick plumbing maintenance tasks to it. Here are some helpful tips to make sure your business is ready for the upcoming season.

 

  • Make sure you pay special attention to your wet areas including your kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room. You want to be sure that no leaks or other problems came up over winter.
  • Clear out debris from your gutters, downspouts, and drains so they’re ready or spring rainfall. 
  • While you’re at it, also look out for bird nests, leaves, or sticks that may be clogging up your vents or pipes.
  • A very important task is to make sure your sump pump is in good shape. To test it out, pour a couple of buckets of water into your sump pit to make sure it turns on and off when it’s supposed. This will keep your plumbing system safe.

Also be sure to:

  • Prevent water supply valves under your sinks from sticking by turning them on and off a few times.
  • Unclog your drains lacking strainers to make sure they don’t have any soap, hair, or other debris blocking them.
  • Remove built-up mineral deposits from your showerheads. To do so, soak your showerhead in vinegar overnight. Then use an old toothbrush to scrub away any leftover residue.
  • Remove corrosion-causing sediment by draining a few gallons from your water heater tank. Visit the water heater manufacturer’s site for instructions specific to your make and model.
  • If you don’t already have one, install a flood alarm to warn you in the event that you have flooding. It will sound off when it comes in contact with the water.

 

If you have any questions about how t get started on our spring plumbing tips or are in need of any assistance with the tasks listed, don’t hesitate to contact Action Plumbing today.

Filed Under: Commercial

The Reasons For Noisy Pipes

November 18, 2021 By Action Plumbing

reasons for noisy pipes action plumbingDo you ever hear loud or even subtle clanking and creaking at your office or home? If so, it’s more than likely a sign that something is going on with your plumbing. Before you take action, you’ll probably want to know the reason for your pipes making noise.

Sounds Such As Banging or Clanking

This noise seems like lots of racket, but often it indicates that your pipes are loose. As you can see, this is quite common in buildings (especially older ones).

These pipes flex when the flow of water comes to a halt. After that, it causes some rattling. Fortunately, are relatively easy to fix with the help of an experienced plumber.

Tick-Tock

We’re not talking about the app here. If you’ve got a tick-tock sound, trying to track down where that noise is coming from can often be infuriating. Luckily, the ticking sound is usually just your water meter reverberating through your building’s pipes. This happens often if it’s located near your foundation. Additionally, you’re more likely to hear this noise when the water is on. However, if you don’t hear it, there’s not much you can do to avoid it.

Drip-Drop

Dripping can be a clue to more serious concerns that may have otherwise alluded you. Although many times a drip is coming from something as simple to fix as a leaky faucet, other areas that should be inspected very closely include your water heaters, refrigerator, and especially the inside of your walls. It is imperative that you locate the cause of your leak and have it addressed by someone who knows how to fix it correctly so you can avoid any future damage.

Whether your pipes are dripping, ticking, or banging, it’s important to remember that these little annoyances can sometimes be warning signs which should not be ignored. If you’re asking yourself “why are my pipes making noise” or are unsure about whether or not your noisy pipes are the sign of something more serious, contact one of our Action Plumbing experts today.

Filed Under: Commercial Tagged With: Pipes and Drains

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