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Storm Drains vs. Sanitary Sewers

Storm Drains vs. Sanitary Sewers

What are Storm Sewers? Storm sewers carry away rain and melted snow. This water is not treated and flows right into the nearest body of water. What are Sanitary Sewers? Sanitary sewers are hooked up to your wastewater plumbing, such as the toilet. This water is directed to a treatment facility before it can be…

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Storm Drain Maintenance and Repair

Storm Drain Maintenance and Repair

Residential and Commercial Storm Drain Maintenance in Lorain, Ohio What is a Storm Drain? A storm drain is a drain on your property that is used to prevent flooding from rain or melting snow. These drains collect water that would otherwise pool in your yard and move it to the closest body of water –…

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What are Storm Drains?

What are Storm Drains?

Storm Drain Overview Storm drains, stormwater drains, storm sewer, or surface water drains are all the same thing, and their purpose is to move water away from areas where it would otherwise collect. For example, if your driveway floods a lot, you would have a storm sewer installed to prevent any future floods and damage…

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Why is My Toilet Draining Slowly?

Why is My Toilet Draining Slowly?

There can be several reasons as to why your toilet seems to be draining slower than normal. This week we are addressing the commonly asked question, “Why is my toilet draining slowly?” Not Enough Water Flow Today’s toilets are designed to be more environmentally friendly, using less water per flush. Low flow or low water…

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Should I Pour Chemical Root Killer Down My Drain?

How to Get Rid of Roots in Pipes

  Should I Pour Chemical Root Killer Down My Drain? The short answer is no. Nowadays, the chemicals on the market are not strong enough to kill the roots that can get into your drain. There are all sorts of regulations on these chemicals that make them more diluted for environmental reasons. When you pour…

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Tired of Having a Flooded Yard? Here's the Solution!

Tired of Having a Flooded Yard? Here’s the Solution!

Do you have standing water in your yard that makes it hard to mow, garden, or just enjoy having a lawn? This is a very common problem for Northeast Ohio homeowners, but the solution is so simple – French Drains! What is a French Drain? A French drain is a perforated pipe that we install…

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Can I Use Salt to Unclog My Drain?

Should I Pour Salt Down My Drains at Night?

Can I Use Salt to Unclog My Drain? There are a lot of DIY fixes for your home, but when it comes to your drains, we have one suggestion – don’t use chemicals. Whether those chemicals are commercially made like Drain-O, or if they are natural like lemon, vinegar, or salt, keep them out of…

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Are Tankless Water Heaters Worth It?

Are Tankless Water Heaters Worth It?

Tankless water heaters have become very popular over the last few years, but are they worth it? In short, our answer is yes! What is a Tankless Water Heater? A tankless water heater is a hot water heater that doesn’t have a tank. That means that there is no water being stored, and all of…

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What is the Best Tankless Water Heater?

What is the Best Tankless Water Heater?

What is the Best Tankless Water Heater? We always get questions from customers about tankless water heaters. What is the best tankless water heater? Are they worth it? Do I need a tankless water heater? The answer is going to be different because you need a water heater that fits your needs, and sometimes a…

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Reliable Drain's Satisfaction Guarantee

Reliable Drain’s Satisfaction Guarantee

Last week we discussed a very important topic – safety. The safety of our customers and our team is essential, and as such, we go through a lot of training and put processes into place to ensure that goal is met. Another very important goal of ours is customer satisfaction. Our customers are the reason…

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