by opendrains | Oct 15, 2024 | Plumbing
Have you noticed your sinks not draining as quickly as they once did? This is a common occurrence in the fall because tree roots are expanding to grab as many nutrients as possible before they hibernate for winter. One of the more common issues that lead to clogged...
by opendrains | Oct 1, 2021 | Plumbing
One of the most common reasons you have a slow drain or a stopped-up drain is because of a clog. Clogs can not only cause problems with your kitchen or bathroom sinks, but they can emit odors that are less than pleasant. You may have heard that boiling water can be...
by opendrains | Apr 1, 2021 | Plumbing
Recently, you realized that every spring, your drains slow down. Could this slow down be due to something in specific since the timing is so reliable? If your drains regularly slow down during the late winter and early spring months of the year, it could be due to...
by opendrains | Jan 1, 2021 | Plumbing
When winter’s bite comes for us, one thing we must pay attention to is keeping your drains and pipes from freezing. In Illinois, winters are brutal. They leave a trail of frozen misery nearly every year. If you want to avoid your home being part of that trail, you...
