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Accidentally dumped your coffee grounds in the sink? We are here to help. Read this article to find out how to unclog a sink clogged with coffee grounds. There are organic food items that can be broken down and pass through garbage disposers, and then there are items that cannot. However, both have something in …

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No one usually thinks about drains until they are clogged. Learn how to prevent clogged drains here. How to Prevent Clogged Drains At best, a clogged drain will run slow giving homeowners time to repair the drain without major inconveniences. At worst, drains can overflow causing water damage, costly repairs, and frustration for residents. While …

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Drains become clogged through normal use, abuse to the line, exterior elements, accidental causes, and neglect. Homeowners can take precautions to help eliminate constant backups, but it helps to understand what the main drain blockages causes are and how to prevent clogged drains. Kitchen Drain Blockages Causes The most common causes of kitchen drains backing …

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Grease traps, or grease interceptors, are plumbing systems designed to prevent fats, oils and grease buildup, as well as other solids from entering the cities public sewer system where they could accumulate over time eventually causing major city drain blockages. Who Has a Grease Trap? All businesses, typically restaurants and coffee shops, that have a …

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They can, but our expert plumbers have found lots of causes for buildup and clogs, and coffee grounds are one of them. What Happens When Coffee Grounds Go Down the Drain? A few things can happen when coffee drains are put down the drain or are used to “clean” the disposer. Ideally, nothing could happen, …

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Heating your home uses more energy and costs more than any other system in the home and can make up approximately 42 percent of utility costs, according to energy.gov. In an attempt to create a more energy efficient home and save money, homeowners often look to the heating system choices to find those savings. While …

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As part of their general gas safety tips, San Diego Gas & Electric recommends performing annual inspections on all gas appliances by a licensed professional. This includes the home heating system when it is operated by natural gas. But furnace inspections should also be done to maintain the system increasing performance, not just for safety. …

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