Numerous critical yet unseen systems keep your home running smoothly without a second thought from you. Among these systems, the lateral sewer line tops the list of importance. This crucial piece of infrastructure is vital for managing waste, yet most homeowners don’t even know it exists. Let’s shed some light on this hard-working component to explain why it’s so important for a clean, well-functioning home. Need help with your lateral sewer line? Contact Superior Drainage at 330-733-3711 for expert assistance in Akron. What Is a Lateral Sewer Line? A lateral sewer line is the pipe that links ..read more

Have you ever experienced slow drainage, strange gurgling noises from your toilet, or unusual sewage odors in your home? These could be warning signs of tree root infiltration in your sewer lines – a common, yet serious, issue for many homeowners in Akron, Tallmadge, Franklin, and other areas in Northeast Ohio. Understanding these early signs can save you from costly repairs down the line. At Superior Drainage, we want homeowners to have all the information they need to keep their homes running. Here are the early detection signs of tree root infiltration in sewer lines. Got an Emergency? We ..read more

There’s nothing worse than an odorous garbage disposal system wafting off not-so-pleasant smells into your kitchen. We’ve all been there, so trust us when we say there are proven methods of curbing those pesky garbage disposal odors. The experienced plumbers at Superior Drainage break down a few solutions for restoring peace and freshness to your kitchen. At Superior Drainage, we provide solutions to keep your home odor-free and functional. Call 330-733-3711 for garbage disposal services in Akron & Northeast Ohio. Clean The Rubber Flap It’s an overlooked source of trapped food odors that c ..read more

Ever find yourself tapping your foot impatiently, waiting for the shower to warm up? If you have a traditional tank water heater, you’re probably used to it, but you don’t have to be! Tankless water heaters provide hot water on demand and can solve your hot water shortage. They aren’t perfect, but if you are tired of running out of hot water or your water heater is on its way out, consider getting a tankless water heater. Unlike traditional tank heaters that continuously heat and store water, tankless water heaters heat water directly without needing a storage tank. When you turn on the hot w ..read more

Nothing is worse than an overflowing toilet. Watching that water rise up over the bowl and flood your bathroom without any way to stop it is quite unnerving. Some toilets will stop themselves from overflowing, but older toilets might have a hard time getting rid of the extra water when they’re clogged, and in that case, it’s important to know how to turn off the water to prevent further damage. 1. Do NOT Keep Flushing It can be tempting to repeatedly flush a clogged toilet in order to force the blockage to clear, but this rarely works and can actually lead to an overflow and a wet bathroom fl ..read more

Do you frequently find yourself jiggling the handle of your toilet to get the water to stop running after a flush? This can become so common in some households that you don’t even think about it until a guest mentions the problem — but it’s often a problem with a simple solution. And in those cases where the answer isn’t simple, you might want a plumber to look at it. Now, let’s look at what’s going on when you try to flush your toilet. Common Reasons Your Toilet Handle Needs a Jiggle In a standard modern toilet design, when you depress the handle of your toilet, a chain connected to it pulls ..read more

  On most days, you probably don’t even think about your hot water heater. As long as you have hot showers, the heater is working fine. But occasionally you might go down to your basement to get something out of storage and step in a puddle at the base of your hot water tank. Don’t freak out—it’s not an emergency as long as nothing’s spraying or flooding. What should you do? Well, it depends on what’s causing the leak. Some things are easy fixes, while others may require some assistance. When You Shouldn’t Call A Plumber Moisture at the base of hot water heaters is often due to condens ..read more

You know that feeling when you’re brushing your teeth or washing your hands and the sink is almost full of water by the end? It’s not a good feeling. And the slow drainage leaves behind filth in your sink basin. You can purchase expensive chemical products to pour down the drain and unclog it. But why do that when you likely have a free and more effective solution stowed away in your closet? Do you own a wet/dry shop vacuum? If so, you have one of the most effective unclogging mechanisms at your fingertips. When used in conjunction, the exhaust and suction functions work like a plunger with ad ..read more

Your septic tank is integral to your home plumbing, but most of us don’t know much about it. And that’s no surprise — nobody wants to think about their septic tank more than they have to, and as long as it’s working right, that’s fine. The problem comes when you miss an essential detail of keeping your plumbing healthy because you don’t know what you need to know. That’s why we’ll cover the basics of how septic tanks work (and what it means for you as the owner of a home that uses a septic tank). A Simple Answer The simplest possible explanation of a conventional septic tank is that it’s a sys ..read more

Products such as Liquid Plumr and Drano are strong enough to break up clogs in your pipes such as hair, food or grease, and they do work in some instances, but you should use caution when pouring them down the drain. Liquid Plumr and Drano are chemically designed to eat away at whatever is clogging your pipes, which can result in damaging the pipes themself. Single Use, Not Frequent Use Simply put, Liquid Plumr and Drano are not designed for frequent use. Because of the chemicals found in these types of products, you could potentially cause irreparable damage to your pipes. In most cases, a si ..read more