Do you need to know what’s going on in your sewer line? Call us at The Pipe Doctor Plumbing & Drain today for a sewer camera inspection in Alexandria or Fredericksburg. Sewer video inspections are great when you suspect a sewer problem but you’re not sure where it is or what is causing it. They […]
Plumbing problems can happen at any time of the day or night, which is why we have plumbers standing by 24/7/365 at The Pipe Doctor Plumbing & Drain Services. However, many homeowners we’ve talked to hesitate to call in an emergency plumber because they aren’t sure what constitutes a plumbing emergency. Here’s what you need […]
Cleaning out your main sewer line may not be a task you love to take on, but it is one that will help keep your home running the way you need it to for many years. There are two ways to clean most drains: hydro jetting and traditional drain cleaning, or snaking. We usually recommend […]
Your drain is clogged, so you did what many homeowners do: you reached for the Drano. Most of the time, that will solve your problem. However, when Drano won’t go down the drain, you need to find another option to remove your stubborn clog. You can call the experienced plumbers at The Pipe Doctor for […]
Summer is just around the corner. It’s the time of year where we see a lot of plumbing repairs, drain cleaning calls, and well pump repair requests in NoVA. Here’s how to make sure your plumbing systems stays in top shape this summer. Take Care of Your Washing Machine Most people wash more clothes in […]
Are you having problems with your water heater, or think you may need your water heater replaced? Contact us at The Pipe Doctor today to get your hot water back on and flowing normally again soon. Here’s what you need to know about some common water heater problems so you can get things fixed fast! […]
Are you looking at replacing part of your sewer line and you’re not sure how to get the results you need? Has your plumber recommended CIPP or cured in place pipe and you’re not sure what that means? Here’s what you need to know to decide if a cured in place pipe liner is the […]
How Long Should a Water Heater Last? We talk to a lot of homeowners who aren’t sure how long their water heater should last. Most people want to be responsible and replace the heater when it needs it, but they aren’t sure when that is. While different water heaters have different lifespans, most last somewhere […]
How to Descale Your Drain Pipes Scale refers to the layer of minerals and other substances that can build up on the insides of your pipes. The most common mineral in scale is calcium, though others can be present, too, depending on the mineral composition of your water. If you notice that the amount of […]
WHAT IS HYDRO-JETTING? DO YOU NEED IT? There is a new method of combatting deep-rooted plumbing problems called hydro-jetting. This process is more intensive than using a plunger or a plumbing snake, and is usually used when there is a complex clog located within your line. The experts on staff at Pipe Doctor offer hydro-jet […]
