The Trees are Blooming.

Beautiful, but potentially damaging…how?  Tree roots growing downward into sewer lines running out in your yard is one thing, but roots growing up from under your house’s slab foundation can invade your drains.  Maybe you find this hard to believe, but this problem is more prevalent than you think!

Here are some signs of roots in drain lines –

1.  A toilet that clogs occasionally

2.  A plunger is no longer enough to clear the toilet

3.  Look for main line stoppage by checking showers and tubs for a back-up

The case may be that roots have invaded your drainage system at your home or office, or the problem may be at the main line.  Whatever the case, call Dave right away.  That’s Dave Bailey the owner of Dave Bailey plumbing serving the plumbing needs of East Peoria, Pekin, Morton and the surrounding area.  Call Dave at (309) 265-6788.

Ah…That Morning and/or Evening Shower!

It can be the highlight of a hectic day.  Most Americans enjoy a shower at least once a day.  You can even practice your singing voice while getting refreshed!  Whatever the case, that shower is something that you take for granted every day.  What happens when that reliable shower that you have used for years begins to clog?

Here are some DIY tips –

1.  Pour a bucket full of boiling water down the drain.

2.  Bring out the plunger.

3.  Try baking soda and vinegar instead of chemicals.

4.  Pull out the clog by hand.

5.  Call a licensed plumber already!

Eventually, that fifth option becomes the logical one.  You can skip steps one through four by calling Dave Bailey and his shower unclogging plumbing professionals at Dave Bailey Plumbing.  Dave has been serving the Peoria area for decades working around homes and offices in the Morton area.  No shower…unacceptable.  Call Dave at (309) 265-6788.

Clogged Drains…Don’t Worry, You’re Not Alone.

Homeowners in Central Illinois experience it frequently.  It can be particularly embarrassing when you have house guests, and dirty water backs up in your sink or tub.  So how does this work with household issues like clogged drains?  Home remedies of course!  Whenever possible, that could be the solution.

Here are several ways of clearing a drain clog without toxic chemicals.

1.  Good old dish soap and hot water

2.  Using a wire coat hanger

3.  Baking soda and vinegar

4.  Put that plunger to good use

Sometimes concoctions and elbow grease are simply not enough to permanently unclog a drain in your home.  When that occurs call on the drain cleaning professionals in the Morton, East Peoria, and Pekin area.  That’s Dave Bailey and his team of pros at Dave Bailey Plumbing.  Clogs be gone!  Call Dave and his crew at (309) 265-6788.

Drains…..Slowing…..Down.

Slowly, but surely the drains in your home are slowing down, then they are backing up and you’ve got a real problem on your hands.  Sometimes a DIY will clear up the problem without having to call a professional.  Specialized plumbing tools used to combat clogs are available at any hardware store or home center in Central Illinois.

It all begins with the good old reliable plunger.  If the plug is further down the drain line the next tool to try is a cable auger or plumber’s snake.  Cable augers are available in lengths up to 100 feet, though a 25-foot model will suffice for most household drain clogs.  You may have to rent an electronic power auger for the really deep dives.

Here is the important point to remember.  If you have made repeated attempts to clear a clogged drain call a professional!  The right man for the job is Dave Bailey of Dave Bailey plumbing.  Dave and his team provide fast, efficient, guaranteed drain cleaning to homes and businesses around Morton, East Peoria, and Pekin.  Call him today at (309) 265-6788.

Have you Looked at your Toilet?

That sounds like a good time, doesn’t it?  I mean, have you checked the water level in the bowl recently?  Sewage could be backing up into your toilet, and if it happens you won’t get a warning notice, believe me!  Sewer lines are designed to carry waste away from your property NOT in its general direction.

When they are functioning at peak efficiency they will not let the waste that builds up contaminate the fresh, clean, water.  A sewer line can easily crack (even a slight fissure) or worse, even break entirely.  Of course, if it breaks the emergency is major and immediate.  Either way, you need to react as quickly as possible.

If you live in Morton, East Peoria, Pekin, or other Central Illinois towns you know exactly whom to count on for sewer pipe repair and replacement.  It’s Dave Bailey and his professional team of plumbers at Dave Bailey Plumbing.  Don’t let a cracked or broken sewer pipe make you want to evacuate your castle!  Call Dave Bailey Plumbing at (309) 265-6788.

What is Backsiphonage?

No, it’s not something you get when you drink bad water or eat contaminated food.  Backsiphonage is the reversal of normal flow in a system which is caused by a negative pressure (vacuum or partial vacuum) in your home’s piping.  What causes it?  It can be created when there is a stoppage of the water supply.

You may have many other questions such as –

1.  What is pressure backflow?

2.  When does my home have a cross-connection?

3.  What is an atmospheric vacuum breaker?

4.  Where is an atmospheric vacuum breaker used?

5.  Where is a house bibb vacuum breaker used?

These and many other questions about backflow in your home are answered by Dave Bailey and his professional team of plumbers at Dave Bailey Plumbing.  Those of us who live in Morton, East Peoria, Pekin and the surrounding areas of Central Illinois have trusted Dave and his crew for many years.  For backflow and other plumbing problems call (309) 265-6788.

What Did You Flush Down There?

How many times have you already said that this summer and the season is only half over?  The kids are home and things get put into garbage disposals and flushed down toilets in your home that are not the norm.  A blocked toilet is one of our worst household fears.  It happens to the best of us…rich and poor.  Toilets do not respect social status!

If it looks like the water might overflow out of the toilet, one suggestion is to take the lid off the tank as quickly as possible and closing the toilet flapper.  Now, if you’re worried that your flush has a good chance of turning into a flood, take off the top before you pull the trigger.  Then, hold your breath and flush.

The results may not be what you hope for.  The truth is, we all seem to think that we can troubleshoot a potentially flooding toilet.  Why not just call the toilet clogging repair experts in our area?  That’s Dave Bailey Plumbing serving Morton, East Peoria, Pekin and related areas around Central Illinois.  Give Dave a call at (309) 265-6788. Turn around don’t drown…LOL!

Slow and Steady goes the Water.

Over time it gets worse and worse.  It starts with the water slowly removing itself from your sink or shower and it escalates into a full-blown clog that will leave you ankle deep!  Clogged drains are mostly inevitable over time.  Soap by itself is not a problem, but soap combined with hair can become an issue, so can quilted toilet paper.

To troubleshoot the problem, you must take certain steps.  For instance, check that nothing is blocking the vent pipe opening on your roof. Sometimes birds or other animals build nests on top of un-enclosed vent pipes for warmth.  Check under sinks for gulp valves.  Gulp valves are typically mounted at the end of a drain line.

Even if you think that a clogged drain is a DIY job…it probably is NOT.  The smart thing to do is call Dave Bailey at Dave Bailey Plumbing Inc.  In Pekin, East Peoria, and Morton he and his team are drain cleaning professionals.  They will have your drains working like new in no time.  Call today before it reaches your knees!  That number is (309) 265-6788.