A Drain Cleaning Service | Oak Ridge, TN
Saturday, October 10th, 2020
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There are two main things associated with Oak Ridge, TN. The band, the Oak Ridge Boys, and the Manhattan Project. In 1942, the Second World War was waging out of control, and the United States, Great Britain, and Canada joined together to develop the atomic bomb.
Major General Leslie Groves who was the authority for the project chose the site due to the accessibility to transportation services and utilities that were available due to the recent completion of the Norris Dam. Plus, the town has a 17-mile valley that provided natural defenses against any of the potential disasters associated with developing technology.
TN Scientific Heritage
Our city is still important to the advancement of the science and technology industries. In 1947, the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) handed the reins over to the Roane Anderson Company.
The Roane Anderson Company created an entire community built with a government contract. In 1959, the little town was incorporated and adopted a city council structure and separated from the federal government.
Tourism and a Drain Cleaning Service
The scientific heritage of Oak Ridge, TN led to the opening of the American Museum of Science and Energy and the Manhattan Project National Historical Park that documents the pros and cons of atomic energy and its applications. Visitors are drawn to the natural beauty of this part of Appalachia for the wildlife and the scientific history.
World’s Fastest Supercomputer
The Department of Energy operates a national laboratory which is a technological research organization that provides efforts to maintain national security. In 2018, at IBM the lab introduced the world’s quickest supercomputer named Summit which can perform 200,000 trillion calculations every second!
United States’ citizens are welcome to explore the original facility but the tour is extremely popular; many visitors have to schedule months in advance for a place on the tour.
You’re probably wondering at this point what a drain cleaning service has to do with our city and it’s incredible technological heritage. Drains are desperately important to residential and commercial plumbing without clear drains greywater may remain in your home cause problems and potential health issues.
An Inconvenient Time to Need a Drain Cleaning Service
Drain issues can happen at any time. My Professional Plumber understands that a drain can clog up at any point, even during holidays. When there is an emergency trust My Professional Plumber will be available to repair any plumbing problem despite the time or date.
We offer a wide range of plumbing related repairs, maintenance, installations, and a drain cleaning service including.
- Clogged drains
- Toilet repair service
- Drain cleaning service
- Gas leak detection repair
- Garbage disposals
- Emergency plumbing service
- Backflow prevention
- Sewer line repair
Clogged drains
Residential and commercial drain and sewage systems need to be cleaned frequently. Bad storms can cause overflows because storm drain collects and reroutes the extra water away from the property.
Storm drains get obstructed with debris like trash, twigs, and leaves. Obstructed drains trap foul water and produce unpleasant smells and draw mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes lay larvae in stagnant water that can increase the possibility of health risks and excess water may damage the property and potentially erode the foundations of your home.
How to Avoid Clogged Drains
The team at My Professional Plumber respects people who attempt to fix small jobs themselves, but it is vital to understand when the task is beyond you. However, there are a few precautions you can take to protect your drains.
Rule #1
Don’t put anything down the drain that shouldn’t be there which includes coffee grounds, oatmeal, flour, grease, oil, and tons of other things that can gum up the works.
Rule #2
Buy screens to cover every drain in your home, including the kitchen, bathroom, and tub drains. Following this cheap tip will prevent costly plumbing repairs and save you from having to subscribe to a monthly drain cleaning service.
Troubleshoot a Clogged Drain Versus Hiring a Professional Drain Cleaning Service
The team at My Professional Plumber have undergone years of technical training, have half a century of accumulated experience, and regularly refresh their skills to stay abreast of developing technology in the plumbing industry. We want your business, but not if it is something that can be easily remedied.
- Run hot water when disposing of anything down the sink to prevent clogs from building up. Let the hot water run until the food, toothpaste, or soap have an opportunity to clear the drain.
- Use a heaped tablespoon of baking soda and dump it into the drain, then use very warm water to help break down any material (like fat).
- Scheduling a routine drain cleaning service from My Professional Plumber.
Why a Drain Cleaning Service Is Important to Optimal Plumbing
If your water in the sink isn’t draining properly or the water in the tub is slowly emptying out then your plumbing may be obstructed. Sooner or later every home will experience a drain blockage.
It is a natural part of the plumbing system. Stuff like hair, sticky materials like oatmeal or grease gather together and create a clog. Oddly enough, even stuff like soap and detergent can obstruct drains. The position of the pipes can prevent the flow of liquid from away enough causing issues.
Customer Feedback
“First things first, I’m a long-term customer of My Professional Plumber and have relied on them to completely overhaul our plumbing. The pipes in our home were far too small for our family size. We had no idea that plumbing pipes could be too small, but it is a common problem for older homes.
I was a bit upset when less than a year later, our kitchen sink stopped draining well. I called My Professional Plumber and explained the situation and my ire. The team sent a technician out immediately. He was there within the hour. A clump of coffee grounds had merged with built-up dish detergent from the dishwasher causing the clog. Ted (the plumber) had it fixed in 15 minutes and they didn’t charge me!
Give MPP a call if you have a clogged drain. They will sort it out quickly and at a fair price!”
My Professional Plumber is here for all your plumbing needs.