Our Blog
Learn from the experts at Clear Drain Cleaning
6 Signs Your Drain Needs To Be Cleaned
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements: All places we have drains in our home, but do you know the sign of a drain in desperate need of a clean? It’s easy to forget about drains, but maintaining clear drains can save you unnecessary hassle and expense. Here are signs your...
Yes! Your drains can freeze!
Winter brings a lot of plumbing problems along for the ride. Frozen pipes are the first (and maybe worst) things that come to mind. A frozen pipe can burst, spewing fresh water all over the place. If you’re lucky, the water hits the walls and floors. If your pipes are...
Winter Septic Tank Maintenance Tips
There is no good time to deal with septic tank problems, but winter septic tank disasters can be catastrophic. The very worst thing that could happen – septic tank freezing – is the granddaddy of all septic problems. So how do you keep 800 gallons of septic yuck from...
Winter Septic Problems and How to Treat Them
The good news is that septic tanks don’t often freeze. Normally, there’s enough going on in a septic tank to keep the tank contents from freezing. But that doesn’t mean winter can’t throw a curveball or two at your septic system. If the unthinkable does happen, here...
Why You Care About Your Septic System
Unless you live in a city or suburb, your home is connected to a septic system. Your septic system breaks down biological wastes safely, and with the proper care, your septic system can last 25 years or more. The primary job of your septic system is to remove waste...
Water Usage and Your Septic System
One of the key components that determines how well your septic system works is the amount of water you put into the tank on daily basis. Septic systems have a finite capacity, so your tank can only do so much! A larger household can quickly overwhelm a smaller septic...
Tree Roots and Your Sewer Connection
If you own an older home – one built before 1970 – chances are pretty good that your home has a clay sewer pipe. (New homes are constructed with PVC piping, which is impervious to tree roots.) Clay was a common pipe material added to homes after World War II, but it’s...
It’s Time for Summer Drain Cleaning
Winter and spring can be hard on the drains around your property – especially culverts. Winter freezing and thawing can create a lot of organic debris, which collects in your culverts. Blocked culverts can cause significant drainage problems in and around your...
Taking Care of French Drains
A French drain is an underground drain tube that is perforated to allow water in (and out), but keep soil out. Usually, a French drain is surrounded by gravel, and sits beneath a downspout, often right at ground level. French drains may or may not be connected to a...
Stormwater and Septic Systems
Managing stormwater is a key component of maintaining your septic system. Stormwater isn’t supposed to end up in your septic tank. Unless you have a hole in your tank, or your tank cover is damaged, a rainstorm – even one that’s heavy – isn’t likely to flood your tank...
Reach Us
Emergency Service Available
2680 CR 168,
Millersburg, OH 44624
330-473-5263 Millersburg
330-262-2564 Wooster
330-343-7146 Dover/New Phila
Recent Comments