How the Anode Rod Protects Your Tank Water Heater from Corrosion

August 22nd, 2016

For people who aren’t familiar with how storage tank water heaters work, it may seem strange that they don’t start to corrode and rust early in their service lives. After all, they’re made of metal and hold large amounts of water. Doesn’t the combination of water and metal mean the promotion of rust?

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4 Ways You Can Put Our Plumbers to Work

August 15th, 2016

People tend to think of hiring a plumber only when something goes wrong with the plumbing in their home. Licensed plumbers like ours are always ready to come to your assistance (24 hours a day!) to help with troubles such as burst pipes, leaky toilets, and damaged sewer lines.

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Ken Neyer Plumbing and the Western & Southern Tennis Tournament

August 8th, 2016

Here at Ken Neyer Plumbing, we’re a proud supporter of the Western & Southern Open, the major tennis tournament that takes place this year in Cincinnati from August 13th to the 21st. But we’re more than just supporters: for the last 15 years, we’ve partnered with Cincytennis to provide the vital commercial plumbing services that the tournament requires to be a success. According to Jim Neyer, our president, “It’s more of partnership. They [Cincytennis] rely on us to provide a great service to them, and it means a lot to us that they’ve been such as long-term customer.”

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When Drains Smell Bad: Why It Happens, What to Do

August 1st, 2016

The drain and sewer system that serves your house is designed so that bad sewage smells won’t get back up through the drains and into your living spaces. But at times you may run into one or more drains in the kitchen or bathrooms that are sending out awful odors. There’s no single reason for this: it could range from a minor trouble you can take care of in a few minutes to a major professional plumbing project. Below is a short guide to drain odors and what you can do to eliminate them.

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What Exactly Is Trenchless Technology?

August 1st, 2016

One of the big advantages that we offer to our customers is trenchless technology to help them with repairs and replacements for sewer lines. When a sewer line develops a problem from breaks, leaks, and age, it’s usually difficult to fix because the sewer line is buried in a trench a few feet below your property. The standard method of repairing or replacing a sewer line is to use excavation equipment to dig down to reach the pipe. This often requires more than a day of labor and creates a mess across the property. But trenchless technology gives our plumbers the ability to handle a repair or replacement in only a few hours—and with almost no digging!

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How Do I Improve the Quality of My Water?

July 25th, 2016

Water quality should be on the minds of every homeowner. Even if you get your water from a municipal source, it’s imperative that it be potable and ready for bathing, cooking, cleaning, and drinking. But is yours? Can you trust that it’s actually clean and ready for use? 

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3 Reasons for Bad-Smelling Drains

July 18th, 2016

Nobody wants to have unpleasant smells wafting through their home. If you keep a clean house, but then start to notice foul odors coming from the drains, you’ll want to have the problem taken care of immediately. This is a smart idea, since not only will this eliminate the smells, it can also prevent huge issues from developing within your home’s drainage system or the sewer lines.

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Signs That You Need Septic Tank Repairs

July 11th, 2016

Not every home has access to a municipal sewer system that removes waste and takes it to a treatment plant. For homes without a connection to the sewer system, a septic tank instead handles the job of treating wastewater to remove sludge and scum from it and then sending the clear water down into a drainfield.

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Some Reasons Your Sewer May Backup

July 4th, 2016

Few plumbing emergencies are more urgent than when the sewer line backs up, which can cause wastewater to enter a home and all the drains to clog up. If this occurs in your house, you must call on plumbing professionals with experience and the most advanced tools available. Our plumbers will find out what has caused the sewer line trouble in your home and have the problem fixed correctly—so that it stays fixed.

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Why You Need the Best Plumbers for New Construction Plumbing

July 4th, 2016

When constructing a new building, whether a residential or commercial one, proper planning for the plumbing is essential. In fact, after the frame and foundation of the building, getting the plumbing done correctly is the most important part of a successful new construction project.

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