#Garbagedisposal Most people believe that a garbage disposal is just that, a “garbage” disposal, however, Not everything can go into a garbage disposal, It is not a sink trash can.  The garbage disposal is not really designed to break down certain food items like, bones and grease. The garbage disposal is actually designed to handle your table scraps. With constant abuse of your disposal, such as incorrect food items, bones, and grease, that will not get fully broken down by your garbage disposal, you will eventually cause damage to your disposal and or your pipes. Which means either you, replace your garbage disposal with a new one, and or you end up with a clogged kitchen line.  For a healthier, longer life of your garbage disposal, here is a list of a few common items you should Not put down your garbage disposal.  Skin, meat, and bones - The garbage disposal is just not strong enough to break theses down and they’re the most common foods that can jam your garbage disposal. Pastas- The pasta can never break down small enough, so the small pieces will eventually gather in the trap and clog your drain. Fruits and Vegetables- Certain seeds, pits, peels and shells of a fruit or vegetable can also cause a clog to your drain. Grease- The grease will solidify and clog your drain, even if you run hot water long enough, your risking a clog. Egg shells- egg shells just end up clogging the drain line. Maybe in a small amounts the disposal can handle breaking down some of the items listed above, but I wouldn't risk it, you’ll end up clogging your drain. Only small amounts of table scraps really should go into your garbage disposal http://www.7ricoplumbing.com ...read more

Do you know where your clean-out is and do you have one? Most home owners are not aware if they even have a clean-out, or don’t know where it’s located. Clean outs are often located in the back, side or front of your home. It’s important to know where your clean-out is located in case of a Mainline sewer clog. A 4″ Sewer Clean- Out allows for rooter service. If your drains get clogged, like your Mainline, a clean-out provides access to the sewer line, allowing to clear out blockages. The clean-out looks like the end of a pipe and is capped. Your clean out connects from your home’s plumbing to the municipal plumbing. It usually sticks out from the ground. If you can’t find it, sometimes for whatever reason, it’s buried under dirt or under concrete. You can also call a plumber to assist you in finding it. When a clog occurs the cap of the clean-out is opened to allow the back-up clog to overflow outside of your home instead of inside. The clean-out is also for the Rooter service. The Plumbing snake is placed through the clean-out to clear blockages, and clear the clog through the sewer line, avoiding the need to have the stoppage cleared through your toilet. Most times when a home owner does not have a clean-out, the toilet is removed and the drain is snaked through the opening, not only does this cost the homeowner more money to have this done, it’s also messy. With a clean-out you avoid the trouble, the mess and headaches.It’s worth having a clean-out installed. ...read more

Los Angeles Plumbing Services-7 Rico Plumbing Co.Get your sewer line replaced with trenchless technology!TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY Sewer line replacement or repairs can lead to an expensive excavation of your yard just to get to the pipe. With the Trenchless technology method we can repair or replace your collapsed, broken, or punctured sewer lines without having to dig up your entire yard. You Save Time, Money and Your Yard! Here are the methods used to either, replace or repair your Sewer pipe. Pipe Bursting:Pipe bursting allows our plumbing professionals todig two points of access at the beginning and end of your pipingsystem therefore, no need to dig up your entire yard. The old lineis broken apart as the new pipe is pulled through it, effectivelydestroying the damaged line and replacing it with a high densitypolyethylene pipe that is stronger and more durable. Pipe Relining:For a smaller specific section of your sewer pipe thatneeds repair such as cracks, holes, or separated joints, you might notnecessarily require a full replacement of the line. 7 Rico Plumbingprofessionals are equipped to repair sections of your pipes throughpipe relining. The combination of a stronger liner with an epoxyresin gives your sewer pipe a seal that immediately repairs anycracks or holes. As well, it eliminates Root Intrusion and Increasesflow efficiency. Contact usto have a 7 Rico Plumbing professional advise onwhich method is best for your Sewer repair or replacement need. ...read more