Plumbing Tips to Help Protect our Earth
Celebrate Earth Day! Here are some useful plumbing tips to help you reduce your footprint and love planet earth all year long! Keep your rain drains running smooth. This avoids standing water. Overly saturated grounds can be dangerous for old growth trees. Get your drains cleared when they run slow. This will reduce the need
Springtime Drain & Plumbing Checklist for Portland Homes
Spring is coming to Portland, Oregon! Check out our tips for spring to ensure your Portland home is ready for the spring: Check your home for any slow drains Keep up on sewer maintenance – call us for an annual camera inspection Check for damage from potential frozen pipes. Any underground pipes are susceptible to
Benefits of a Sump Pump Installation
Keeping your home flood – free may not always be on your mind. However, as a homeowner, it’s important to take all possibilities into consideration! Heavy rains or sporadic storms can easily cause water buildup in your basement. Sometimes, keeping your plumbing properly maintained isn’t enough – so you should consider a sump pump installation.
Common Items That Should Never Go Down Your Drains
Dumping household waste down the drain seems so easy, but do you know how much damage it can cause to your drain and sewer system? Sure, it’s easy to pour that bacon grease down the sink after you cook breakfast, but even the smallest amount can cause major issues. Improper disposal of waste in your toilet
Signs You Have a Problem With Your Main Sewer Line
When you are experiencing problems with your main sewer line, you may notice some warning signs around the house. If you are experiencing any of the following problems in your home, call 3 Mountains Plumbing. Warning Signs Sewage backup and blockages. Sewage backups can happen every now and then, but if sewage backs up every
Troubleshooting Drain Problems this Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor those who have died while serving the country. Not only is it a time of remembrance, it’s a day where families and friends alike gather for activities, cookouts, and other fun things. Nothing puts a damper on a gathering like problems with your plumbing, so if
Benefits of Drain Cleaning
Your drain and sewer system is one of the most used, yet most overlooked systems in your home. Think about how many times a day you use them- we certainly put them to work! Every time you take a shower, flush the toilet, wash the dishes or do a load of laundry, you are using
Signs You Need Sewer Repair
A broken sewer line can cause a range of unpleasant problems throughout your home. Your sewer carries waste water away from your home to keep your home clean and sanitary, so it’s important for the system to be working properly at all times. If you are experiencing the following issues in your home or on your
Eight Tips to Prevent Clogged Drains this Spring
Clogged drains are a common, yet incredibly annoying problem that most people have to deal with. Although clogs occur often, there are things that you can do in your home to reduce their chances of escalating. Here are eight tips to prevent clogged drains this spring: What You Should and Shouldn’t Do Keep grease and oil
Tips to Prepare Your Plumbing for Spring
Spring is right around the corner, so you’re probably getting ready to start your spring cleaning! If so, don’t forget about your pipes! Your plumbing system is one of the most important parts of your home, so you need to be sure that it’s working properly at all times. Whether you experienced any trouble during the
