Do all basement toilets need a pump?

• <div><p>Basement toilets don’t always need a pump. However, it is the most common setup because plumbing systems use gravity to move waste away from the home. Basement toilets often sit below the home’s main sewage system, and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/sewage-ejector-pump-installation.htm">installing a sewage ejector pump</a> pushes the wastewater and sewage up to the main sewer line. Alternatively, you can use an upflush or macerator toilet that breaks down the waste and pushes it straight to the main sewer line rather than via a sewer line from the bathroom.</p></div>

Will a clogged toilet eventually unclog itself?

• <div><p>Small clogs will eventually break down, but only if the clog is made up of toilet paper or waste and this can take time. If you don’t have another bathroom, it's best to fix a clogged toilet with what you have available. Solid objects flushed down the drain, however, require manual removal.</p></div>

How often should you clean a shower drain?

• <div><p>Even if the shower drain doesn’t seem clogged or dirty, plan to clean it out about once per month—or more frequently if you or your family shed a lot of hair. It’s a good practice to remove any hair from the drain on a daily basis, as hair can accumulate fast and cause clogs in no time. You may also want to have a plumber thoroughly clean the drains in your home once every six months.</p></div>

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Q: Do all basement toilets need a pump?

• <div><p>Basement toilets don&rsquo;t always need a pump. However, it is the most common setup because plumbing systems use gravity to move waste away from the home. Basement toilets often sit below the home&rsquo;s main sewage system, and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/sewage-ejector-pump-installation.htm">installing a sewage ejector pump</a> pushes the wastewater and sewage up to the main sewer line. Alternatively, you can use an upflush or macerator toilet that breaks down the waste and pushes it straight to the main sewer line rather than via a sewer line from the bathroom.</p></div>

Q: Why is the AC drip pan not draining?

• <div><p>An AC drip pan may stop draining if there&rsquo;s a clog where the drip pan connects to the drain line. Clogs can form from a lack of cleaning or from rust or corrosion buildup. Cleaning the drip pan at least once per month lowers the chances of debris clogging the drain line. </p></div>

Q: Can I leave the sewer cleanout cap off?

• <div><p>You cannot leave the sewer cleanout cap off. Leaving it off can be dangerous and costly for you. If you need help getting the right sewer cleanout cap or adding one to your system, reach out to a local pro for advice and professional help to ensure the cap is installed correctly. </p></div>

Q: How often should you clean a shower drain?

• <div><p>Even if the shower drain doesn&rsquo;t seem clogged or dirty, plan to clean it out about once per month&mdash;or more frequently if you or your family shed a lot of hair. It&rsquo;s a good practice to remove any hair from the drain on a daily basis, as hair can accumulate fast and cause clogs in no time. You may also want to have a plumber thoroughly clean the drains in your home once every six months.</p></div>

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They did not install things to code when helping with my house rebuild. Due to this many warranties were voided. A vent was not installed properly and a few other things were missing. We have asked him multiple times to please come fix what is not legally installed, but he says the job is done...
SIERRA HEATING & COOLING
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Reviewed in December 2022
Overhead door replaced the springs in 2017 for my garage door. It is a very heavy door - over 300 pounds. In November 2022, one of the springs installed in 2017 broke. The springs were supposed to last for 10,000 cycles or 10,000 openings with the subsequent closing, which means I would have...
OVERHEAD DOOR CO OF POCATELLO
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Reviewed in April 2020
Right Now team are the best. Jeremiah gave us a quote and we could have had the systems installed the next day. We had 3 installers put systems in and they were very efficient. We had a little issue with the install but Kyle came and stayed until the heating system was working 100%. Would hire...
Right Now Heating & Air
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Reviewed in October 2017
Lawn mowing was satisfactory, fence installation was acceptable but the water feature rehab was a disaster and ended with the owner becoming abusive and our discontinuation of the entire service. The dollar amount below is for the water feature work only
A Touch of the Cascades
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Reviewed in September 2017
They made it over earlier than anticipated. They are very busy. They were fast, professional, courteous, and very good at their job. The price was reasonable for the work done. I'm very happy with the system and the way it was installed.
B & B SPRINKLERS
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Reviewed in September 2016
The installation went quickly, but we immediately started having problems with our floors. Huge gaps in the wood right in the middle of large rooms, in multiple places. Buckling floors where the wood swelled and wasn't given adequate room to move. Blackfoot Hardwood Floors came out and "fixed"...
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Reviewed in January 2014
I was very pleased that the door installation confines cats to kitchen and gives kitchen a pleasing frame that also lets in light; the finishing trim throughout the house covers up gouges left by carpet that was removed and gives house a neater aspect; the improperly constructed pergola shut out...
Briscoe Construction
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Reviewed in March 2013
Removal of the old gas fireplace was predictably messy. The installer called to make sure I was home, arrived on time, and spread moving-style blankets on the floor before he started. When he left my house, he completely cleaned up the mess and took it with him. The fireplace did not...
Fireplace Outfitters
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Reviewed in April 2012
I saw his high rating on Angie's list and he certainly lived up to his good reputation. He was prompt and professional throughout the entire bidding and construction process. He discussed his bid with me in person and patiently answered all of my questions to my satisfaction (I am very...
John Holcomb Roofing
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Drain Pipe Installation questions, answered by experts

Basement toilets don’t always need a pump. However, it is the most common setup because plumbing systems use gravity to move waste away from the home. Basement toilets often sit below the home’s main sewage system, and installing a sewage ejector pump pushes the wastewater and sewage up to the main sewer line. Alternatively, you can use an upflush or macerator toilet that breaks down the waste and pushes it straight to the main sewer line rather than via a sewer line from the bathroom.

An AC drip pan may stop draining if there’s a clog where the drip pan connects to the drain line. Clogs can form from a lack of cleaning or from rust or corrosion buildup. Cleaning the drip pan at least once per month lowers the chances of debris clogging the drain line.

Small clogs will eventually break down, but only if the clog is made up of toilet paper or waste and this can take time. If you don’t have another bathroom, it's best to fix a clogged toilet with what you have available. Solid objects flushed down the drain, however, require manual removal.

You cannot leave the sewer cleanout cap off. Leaving it off can be dangerous and costly for you. If you need help getting the right sewer cleanout cap or adding one to your system, reach out to a local pro for advice and professional help to ensure the cap is installed correctly.

Even if the shower drain doesn’t seem clogged or dirty, plan to clean it out about once per month—or more frequently if you or your family shed a lot of hair. It’s a good practice to remove any hair from the drain on a daily basis, as hair can accumulate fast and cause clogs in no time. You may also want to have a plumber thoroughly clean the drains in your home once every six months.

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