Clogged plumbing can be a big issue in residential as well as commercial properties. If you are a homeowner, you probably take very good care of your plumbing fixtures, but when you are a renter who is unfamiliar with the history of the building – things can get tricky. Landlords are likely to pay for bathroom, kitchen, washing machine, and dishwasher clogs that were caused by “usual wear and tear”. As long as you are not flushing face wipes, tissue, paper towels, or any of cleaning and hygiene products down your pipes, you should be covered under most rental policies. A professional plumber can actually determine (with a high degree of accuracy!) what it was that clogged your toilet. We have seen instances where toilets overflow and cause water to come up from the bath tub, floor drains, and other possible outlets. This is a sign of a blockage in the main sewer line, which can usually be unclogged with a long drain snake. Besides flushing the “un-flushable” items down the toilet, another major cause of plumbing issues are ingrown tree roots. An experienced plumber should be able to unclog the drain lines without any issues. In this case, unfortunately, there isn’t much a person can do to prevent the problem – you can’t fight the nature!
Another common plumbing issue is caused by kitchen sink’s food disposals. Those are truly a landlords’ nightmare, as they are very sensitive and in many cases, expensive to fix. Food clogs in the dispenser and in the dishwasher are caused by hard chunks of food that can’t be processed by the machines. Things like potato peels and pieces of carrots are difficult to pass through a food disposal, and should be tossed in the trash. In kitchen, just like in the bathroom, drain strainers and drain screens come in handy when you are trying to prevent plumbing clogs and other issues. If you do end up with a problem, you can find a good local plumber in an online directory. These directories are very useful because there are many websites that allow users to rate the service they have received, with detailed description of response time, professionalism, pricing, and other important factors. There are several good companies in Medford that you can choose from for inexpensive, knowledgeable plumbers, with experience in commercial, residential and industrial plumbing issues. Whatever you plumbing problem is – you can find a solution here!
