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Plumbing Problems To Watch Out For When It Rains

Heavy rain can cause plumbing problems

Plumbing Problems To Watch For When It Rains Over the last few weeks heavy rains have fallen across Ireland and more is expected over the coming days. So, it is useful to know how heavy rains can affect your plumbing and what you can do about it. Cracked & blocked drainage pipes Heavy rain makes the ground softer.  Once the earth around the underground pipes softens, the increased pressure placed on the pipes from the heavier mud can then cause shifting. Drainage pipes will also have added pressure thanks to all of the extra rain water flowing through them. These … Read more

Plumbing Problem – How to get rid of a smelly sink.

Smelly sink

A smelly sink is a very common problem. Over time, gunk can build up in your kitchen sink drain. Food particles then get trapped and de-composed, causing an unpleasant odour to rise up through the drain. Leave it unattended for a few days and your kitchen will start smelling like a sewer. You need to act fast to prevent further bacterial build-up and further clogging. What causes the food to get trapped and stink? Most often the reason is grease build up which settles in the drain pipe and then traps hairs and larger food particles. Be careful of what … Read more