Jim and David Schuelke

Clogged drains can ruin your summer. There is no reason to wait to have them unclogged. For a limited time, a professional and licensed technician from Schuelke Plumbing will come out to your home and unclog any drain for the low price of just $68. That is an unheard of price, especially in the Los Angeles area. Usually you get what you pay for, but with Schuelke Plumbing, you can expect much more. Their work and customer service is second to none. Look at some of the benefits of choosing Schuelke Plumbing to Hydro-Jet your drains clean for example:

• Free follow up inspections as part of the Schuelke Plumbing guarantee
• Guaranteed for up to 5 years
• Lateral camera inspections for only $75
• We own and operate our own equipment, and train our own staff (unlike the competition that send you a sub-contractor)
• We approach sewage build-up at the source (unlike the competition from the roof and indirectly)

You may be unaware of the different types of drain cleaning that Schuelke Plumbing offers. It's important to keep in mind that whatever your blockage issue is, we can help get your drains up and running again in no time. With the latest in diagnostic technology, and experience of removing even the most stubborn blockages, you can be sure that your drains are in safe hands. From the know-how, gentle approach and biological drain cleaning of the smallest sink blockages to the high powered hydro-jetting required to free up blocked and clogged drains and sewer lines without damaging chemicals - Schuelke Plumbing can handle it.

Another one of the further benefits of the technology we employ is that we can actually clean a drain, where rooter technology just clears a path. Cleaning rather than just clearing a backup can help to prevent future backups that can cause major damage and insurance repairs.

If you have a serious problem with your drain or sewer lines - from root damage to collapses - call Schuelke Plumbing today.

Do you need to have work done to your sewer pipes? Trenchless sewer repair just makes sense. When you need to replace your sewer the last thing you want to do is to also have to replace your entire front yard, landscaping, and driveway. This is the case with traditional sewer repairs and replacement, where the plumbers must did up everything in order to do the work.

At Schuelke Plumbing we use a method called trenchless sewer repair. This ensures that your yard and driveway will stay intact during the process of installing the new sewer lines and sewer system. Our experienced plumbers and technicians have been doing this type of work for many years, with hundreds of satisfied clients as a result.

This is how it all works. We dig an insertion and retrieval pit first. Then the trenchless bursting head is inserted into the old sewer pipe. A heavy cable is then used to push through the pipe from the retrieval pit. A special hydraulic ram is then attached to the cable, pulling the bursting head through the old pipe. Simultanoeusly, new polyethylene pipe is pulled along with the bursting head. Every 20 feet we fuse the pipe together with another tool, providing a continuous seamless sewer connection. Fewer connections mean there will be fewer potential failure points.

Schuelke Plumbing can do this trenchless sewer repair work in a fraction of the time it used to take using the previous type of sewer repair. Call us today so that we can take a look at your sewer and other plumbing situations.

Shower pans, especially when they are on the second floor, may leak eventually. Leaking water is never a good sign, and it must be repaired immediately. You may need to repair or replace your shower pan if there is water leaking into a room below, you have noticed discolored linoleum, or have moldy or missing grout in your shower area. Schuelke Plumbing can make these repairs to your shower quickly and easily.

The grout in shower pans is not waterproof, unless an epoxy grout has been used. Water leaks through the grout to the shower pan liner below, and can then flow down the liner to the shower drain. Over a period of time, the water seeping through the grout can cause deterioration, allowing it to crack and crumble. The climate in the Los Angeles area may also intensify the situation. The special waterproof membrane used in second floor bathrooms may get a hole in it, could have been installed incorrectly, or has separated from the pipe over time.

Many times our plumbers can simply repair the leaking shower pan without having to remove it. We can also use permanent caulking to prevent a leaky shower pan in the future.

Clogged drains are bound to happen sooner or later. Even though you may need to call the plumbers to repair your clogged sink, there are some techniques that you may be able to fix yourself without causing any additional problems. Kitchen sinks tend to get clogged with food that is put down the drain on the side that has no garbage disposal. Bathroom sinks get clogged with hair most often. You must never use any of the drain cleaners that are sold in stores because they are corrosive to your pipes and may be harmful to your skin and overall health.

You will want to repair the clogged drain now, so you will know whether or not to call the plumber. Using a plunger may be your first attempt at unclogging the drain. Make sure to remove the stopper or strainer first, and then place the plunger over the open hole. You can create more of a vacuum by covering the rim of the plunger with some water. Pump the handle up and down no more than ten times. When you release the plunger the blockage may release. If not, it is time to call the plumbers at Schuelke Plumbing to unclog your clogged drain.

Clogged drains or septic tank problems in Santa Ana? Having a septic tank means that you must take some extra precautions in maintaining it properly. Your septic tank will need to be pumped out every 3 or 4 years, but you can maintain it during that time so it stays in good working order and does not clog prematurely. Your septic tank is likely to get clogged if you flush anything down your toilet besides toilet paper or facial tissue. Anything else, including dental floss, paper towels, cotton swabs, feminine products, diapers, or the like will cause huge problems very quickly.

Washing too many loads of laundry during one day will overwhelm your septic tank and cause your system to slow down. Space out your laundry loads to avoid clogs. No more than two loads each day is optimum. Also, be careful what you put down the drain in your kitchen or bathroom. Oils and fats create a sludge that will clog your septic tank. Dispose of these in other containers to prevent sludge and scum from forming in your septic system. This is also good for the environment. Also, using solvents or chemicals will prevent the bacterial process that allows your septic tank system to work properly.

Be careful what types of plants and trees you plant near your septic tank and drain field. Roots can grow into your pipes and cause it to get clogged. Using yeast or an enzymatic treatment will help your tank to digest more efficiently and prevent clogging. Running warm water down the sink after emptying a package of yeast will give it time to reach the septic tank.

Garbage disposals may also clog your septic tank, so limit or eliminate their use. A disposal grinds up food and suspends it in water; some of this food is digested in the septic tank, but the rest of it will have to be pumped out.