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: What maintenance extends the lifespan of plumbing features?

• <div><p>Check connections, clean fixtures, and apply finishing or protective coatings to preserve months' worth of shine and functionality.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take for a pipe to freeze?

• <div><p>How long it takes for a pipe to freeze depends on the outdoor temperature, the level of preventative measures taken, and how long the outdoor temperature stays below freezing. With this in mind, expect most pipes to freeze within six to eight hours. Uninsulated exterior pipes can freeze in under six hours if the temperature is below 20 degrees. It takes at least 12 hours for unprotected pipes to freeze at 32 degrees. </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>

Q: How can I increase the flow of my low-flow toilet?

• <div><p>While you shouldn&rsquo;t increase the flow of your low-flow toilet by <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-adjust-water-level-in-toilet.htm">adjusting the water level in the toilet bowl</a> set by the manufacturer, you can make the flow as efficient as possible by ensuring the rim jets under the rim are unobstructed. To do this, use a mirror to look under the rim and scrub them with a toothbrush or a small wire to clear any debris stuck in the holes. You can also watch for leaks, make sure the internal components are in good shape, and replace them if necessary. </p></div>

Q: How do I check my shower water pressure?

• <div><p>You can use a water gauge to check that water pressure, which should be between <b>40 and 60 PSI</b>. If you don&rsquo;t have a water gauge, you can also time how long your showerhead takes to fill up a <b>1-liter container</b>. If it takes longer than <b>6 seconds</b>, you&rsquo;re dealing with a case of low water pressure.</p></div>

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Last update on November 15, 2025

Reviewed in November 2024
i want to thank Jenn for helping us with our water pump issues..she was very professional and friendly, and explained things as she went along. i will call them again, if other issues come up, and will soon need some under the sink drain lines replaced. We are very happy with the service we had...
McVehil Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in August 2024
Inside French drain system was installed at a very reasonable price. The workers were respectful, efficient, and cleaned up well. Very satisfied and would hire them again.
Advanced Basement Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2024
The two installers showed up in time, were extremely courteous, knowledgable, and professional. Tyler R. and Braden M. went above and beyond. Great job!
West Shore Home Pittsburgh
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Reviewed in November 2023
Ryan, the installer, was very professional and worked with us every step of the way. We would highly recommend the chair lift and we are very happy with the results
Accessible America, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
Charged us $550 to come out andTurbo jet our pipes and also video scope the lines to tell us we have a collapsed or collapsing pipe and marked the ground where they thought the issue was. The guys that came out did not show us any of the video, even though my husband was out there the entire...
Don Shriver Video Drain Service
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Reviewed in July 2019
The four-man crew did great work installing interior french drains around the entire perimeter, two sump pumps, and a drain on our concrete patio (foremen: George and Bobby, supervisor: Steve). Everything is working and the basement is dry. They were efficient and did everything I expected. ...
Highlander Waterproofing, Inc
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Reviewed in March 2018
We needed to have a french drain installed around the back of our house to prevent water damage to the foundation. We paid over $6,000 and it DOESN'T WORK! When we called and complained, we were told that it has just been rainy. Well, this is why we had it installed in the first place! Didn't...
D-Bug Inc Waterproofing
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Reviewed in February 2017
Had them do two jobs in the past 2 months. Excellent on both. Installed a smart door lock and fixed a nuisance screen door in one trip, later came back and installed new drainage pipe. Always available, very flexible, and patient. And of course the work is top-notch.
Banko & Son Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in December 2016
Jen was excellent with helping us on selections and then measured it all out. The price was very good considering that the installers did EVERYTHING from Removal of old, installing padding, installing 2 types of carpeting and then resetting furniture-truly a Painless process. The installers...
Molyneaux Tile Carpet Wood
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Reviewed in May 2015
When we had our chimney deteriorated a few years ago, we just ran the pipe, and our neighbors had it too so we got it. They didn't charge us for hook up because the pipe was already here, so all they had to do was hook us up. They just had to connect us. We don't have any problems, everything...
Columbia Gas
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