Kurt M. Review 02.16.16

We recently bought a home that had a couple plumbing issues. Rick did a great job installing an updated drain pipe for a high efficiency washing machine as well as proper gas line shutoffs on our furnace and water heater. The end results look great and we’ll definitely be calling McAdams plumbing when we need help in the future.

McAdams Plumbing, Inc reply:

Thank you for taking the time to give us such a great review Kurt! We are so glad to have been a part of making your new home perfect for you. We appreciate your loyalty and look forward to working with you in the future!

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Garbage Disposal Dont’s

As the holidays get closer many of us find ourselves spending more and more time in the kitchen. Whether you are preparing the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner or baking cookies for Christmas, your garbage disposal can prove to be a very handy companion. However, you want to make sure that you are keeping your handy companion healthy through all the holiday hustle and bustle. That’s where we come in!

Below we have compiled a list of objects that will surely decrease your disposal’s life span. Remember, it’s a garbage disposal, not an in-sink trash bin.

• Rice, Pasta, Potatoes, and Beans- The main issue with these substances is swelling. Even the smallest particles of these items will swell when in contact with water. This will eventually gather, swell, and clog your trap.

• Animal Bones- Your disposal is not as strong as you may think. It can not break the bones down small enough to fit through which will ultimately cause a jam.

• Grease- This one is simple, the grease will solidify and end up clogging a portion, if not all, of your drain.

• Egg Shells- A common misconception about egg shells is that they help to sharpen your disposal’s blades. However, they ultimately do more harm than good. They do not sharpen your disposal’s blades but they will gladly clog the line.

• Fibrous Foods- This means celery, asparagus, lettuce, corn husks, carrots, onion skins, potato peels, etc. The strings of these items have been known to wrap around the blades and cause an issue with motor function. Your disposal can probably handle these substances in small doses but it is always better to be safe than sorry.

• Non-Food Items- As I stated before, this is a garbage disposal, not a trash bin. This means that things like cigarette butts, twist ties, rubber bands, plant clippings, etc. should not be what you are sending down the drain. As is the common theme of many of the substances previously listed, non-food items are another sure way to clog you drain.

We hope that this list will help to ensure a wonderful holiday season for you and your family. Be sure to follow this advice so you can save money for Christmas gifts rather than garbage disposal repairs!

If you have any further questions do not hesitate to give us a call at 303-465-1900.

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New Process Video: Main Drain Line Repair

McAdams Plumbing has a brand new plumbing process video up: Main Drain Line Repair.

Now, I know you’ve all have been holding your breath waiting for this, so here it is!

So this is a usual repair in older homes that still have cast iron pipes. Cast iron loses it’s integrity due to all the minerals in the water and oxidation of the metal. Eventually, it’s bound to crack. This drain line had a very severe crack!

Oh, and if you’re wondering why the video is dedicated to Don, here’s the story. There was a young boy at the home in which this repair took place who just LOVES mechanics. Unfortunately he was unable to be there the day the repair took place. He was very upset about this so we told his dad we’d make a video just for him.

Hope you all enjoyed it! Remember, with McAdams Plumbing, the Proof is in the Plumbing.

-MP

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