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4 Tips to Avoid a Holiday Plumbing Emergency

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This holiday season, many are still hosting loved ones as we move towards entering the new year. From additional people in the kitchen, to extra people in the bathroom, there are plenty of problem spots to work out during extended visits from loved ones. However, the increased use of bathrooms and kitchen space that often comes with guests and the holiday season leaves you at higher risk of a holiday plumbing emergency. At All Ways Drains, we offer 24/7 emergency plumbing, 365 days a year. However, if you want to avoid requiring an emergency plumber in Arden Hills this holiday season, consider these 4 tips to keep your home running smoothly! 1. Take short showers This tip especially applies if you have guests, as you likely understand the capabilities of your shower. However, guests may not understand the amount of hot water you have available. When showing your guests around the house, it is best to suggest that they keep their showers short and allow 15 minutes between showers t...

2 Commonly Needed Toilet Repairs

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One of the appliances that we rely on the most is our toilet. If you only have one bathroom, a broken toilet can cause a major hurdle to your daily routine. Even if you have multiple bathrooms, the inconvenience of a broken toilet is often one people are unprepared for. When you need toilet repair in Vadnais Heights , you don’t want to delay. Luckily, All Ways Drains is available 24/7 to assist with toilet repairs. To get your day back on track as quickly as possible, we’ve taken the time to break down two of the most common toilet repairs required! That way, you can try to get them fixed as soon as you notice a problem. If these solutions don’t work, or you aren’t comfortable performing them yourself, give us a call right away! Problem: the handle wiggles, but the toilet won’t flush Solution: reconnect the chain in the tank If when you go to flush you notice that the handle depresses without tension and the toilet does not flush, then you most likely need to reconnect the chai...

Commercial Plumbing Tips for Spring

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Spring is here! How did your business' plumbing hold up? All the extreme cold of a Minnesota winter can cause damage as well as a rude awakening once things begin to thaw. Is your business checking some things off its spring to-do list? If hiring a commercial plumbing company is on your list, then you have come to the right place. All Ways Drains is the trusted name in commercial plumbing for the White Bear Lake area and we look forward to helping you get your business’ plumbing back in order. This spring, do everything you can to help protect your business property against problems with your plumbing. Here are a few important tips: First of all, check for leaks. Check any exposed pipes and then inspect for slow leaks in the plumbing. Take a reading of the water meter before leaving for the day and them again the next morning. If the reading has changed and no one has used the water at your office overnight then you have a leak that needs to be repaired. If you find leaky pipes...