Cleaned up after he was done made sure no leaks. Good job tech...Brian Phelan looks like someone
knows how to close work orders and finish the job. Good people. Thanks for the quick service."

Mark C. - JC Penny Store

Water jetting drain cleaner

Sewer cable rodding machine

Did You Know?

Toilet in-tank tablet cleaners studies show
they can damage internal parts and can
cause a water leak.

Sewer Cleaning and Repair

Are you stuck with sewer odors or water circling the drain?

You can find sewer cleaning companies most anywhere. One product harder to find is a reputation you can trust. PDM plumbers have been installing, repairing and cleaning sewers of grease, roots and more for over 100 years. You won't go wrong. Guaranteed.

1. Water jetting or power rodding opens drains fast.
   PDM plumber will open clogged drains or sewers fast with high pressure water jet or power sewer rodding equipment.
2. Video camera inspection works.
   Take the guesswork out of sewer line cleaning and repairing. See for yourself grease buildup, leaks, broken pipe and obstructions.
3. Grease trap, lift station and commercial roof drain help
4. Homemade drain cleaner - baking soda, vinegar, salt.
5. Learn how to plunge a drain - DO NOT plunge drain if chemical cleaners were used. Acid can splash on you.
6. Broken sewer line fixed right.
   When you've been repairing and installing sewer piping for over 100 years you learn a lot. Your PDM plumber can help.
7. New sewer clean-out station for fast, easy access.
8. New sewer piping, manhole and more.
   PDM has a proven track record for homes or business. We've seen and done it all. Let the most experienced get you back to normal.
9. Sewage ejector pumps. Install, repair and maintain. Continue reading about wastewater ejector pumps.
10. Septic lines help. While we can open stopped septic sewer lines fast, we do not pump tanks.

No drain is too tough. PDM has talented plumbers with the experience and equipment to get your drains working fast for homes, business and industry. Call PDM for a clean get-away.

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Grease Traps, Catch Basin, Lift Station, Roof Top Drain, Sewer Backflow Valve.

Honest, Experienced Drain & Sewer Service.

1. Sewer grease traps & catch basins help.
   PDM can clean, repair and install your grease traps and catch basins quickly. PDM serves the needs of many commercial kitchens. We'll get things flowing in the right direction fast. Call the oldest for help.
   
   Free grease trap plumbing tip: Help reduce service calls by not using hot water (over 140 degrees), acids, caustics, solvents, or emulsifying agents when cleaning grease traps (weekly) & interceptors. Scrape the grease trap sides, lid, and the baffles with a putty knife to remove excess grease.
2. Lift station maintenance.
   We'll keep your equipment in top operating condition. Your pump and impeller are tested, motor amps checked. Clean your floats, inspect check valve, alarm system and make sure your motor electrical connections are tight and parts show no signs of wear.
3. Rooftop drain problems?
   Water backing onto or under your roof membrane and causing unwanted problems? Whether your rooftop drains are stopped up or you need to add more, PDM will get things flowing in the right direction.
   
   Free roof drain tip.
   Locate drains no more than 50 feet from roof perimeter. Place drains no more than 100 feet apart. No roof area should have less than two roof drains. Horizontal pipe capacity must be checked. Cast iron roof drain piping is available in 2", 3", 4", and 6" diameters. Let PDM help avoid future roof drain leaks and inconvenience.
4. Flooding protection: sewer backflow valve.
   In some areas, flooding can cause sewage from sanitary sewer lines to back up into houses through drain pipes. Sewer backups cause damage that is difficult to repair and create health hazards.
   
   A good way to protect your home or business from sewage backup is to install sewer backflow valves, which are designed to block drain pipes temporarily and prevent flow into the building. Backflow valves come in a variety of designs, from the simple to the complex.
    

Call a drain company with a proven track record and a reputation people have trusted for 123 years.

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Homemade Drain Cleaner.

A sluggish drain is inconvenient and messy.

Even so, many of us wait until the drain stops completely before acting. Here are two simple homemade remedies that may help.

If these remedies don't work, call PDM for professional drain cleaning equipment like high pressure water jet or power cable cleaning. We'll get things flowing in the right direction fast.

Moderately clogged drain.

• Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain
• Followed by 1/2 cup of vinegar.
• Be careful. The two ingredients interact with foaming
  and fumes, so replace the drain cover loosely.
• Let set for about three hours before running water.

Slow drain from grease build-up.

• Pour into drain 1/2 cup of salt
• Then 1/2 cup of baking soda
• Followed by a teakettle of boiling water.
• Allow to sit overnight.

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How to Use a Drain Plunger

1. Never use a drain plunger if a chemical cleaner is present; you risk splashing yourself with acid. Do not add chemical cleaners to garbage disposal. Read about homemade drain opening ideas.
2. Drain plunger must have a suction cup large enough to completely cover a drain opening.
3. Fill sink with water to cover the plunger cup.
4. Coat plunger rim with petroleum jelly for a tight seal.
5. Block off all drain outlets (sinks or tubs - overflow, second drain, adjacent fixtures) with wet rags.
6. Insert the drain plunger into the water at an angle so no air remains trapped under it.
7. Use 10 to 20 forceful strokes and pump vigorously.
8. Repeat two or three times before giving up.
9. Call PDM Since 1885 if you can't get your drain open. We'll get things flowing in the right direction fast with water jet or power cable sewer cleaning equipment.

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