We have been receiving complaints about our contact information. We would like to take the time to remind our customers that we did update our phone number at the beginning of the year. Our current phone number is 704-934-0015. If you have any other phone number for us please update our contact information.
With the upcoming holiday just around the corner, we wanted to remind our customers that we are open. We will be on our regular schedule Monday through Wednesday, Closed Thursday with the exception of emergencies, and Friday will also be a regular service day. A few of our technicians will be out of town for Thanksgiving, this may lead to longer wait times as we try our best to accommodate everyone. If you reach our voicemail during this time, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call as soon as possible. Please note, there will be no projects or estimates scheduled this week. We will return to our normal schedule on Monday, December 2nd.
With winter rapidly approaching it is important to remember pipes can freeze. The pipes that are most at risk for freezing are outdoors hose bibs, swimming pool lines, and water lines for irrigation systems. Supply lines that are located in unheated spaces are also at risk of freezing. These lines include water lines located it your basement, crawlspace, garage, and attic. Pipes alongside exterior walls or pipes that have little or no insulation surrounding them risk the possibility as well. Pipes usually freeze when temperatures fall below 20 degrees for a few hours or more. There are a few things you can do to help prevent frozen pipes.
Our technicians hard at work, hand digging to fix a water leak underground at an apartment complex this week.
Drain cleaners seem like an great idea when you’re having drainage problems. Kitchen sink clogged? Shower clogged with hair? Drain cleaner seems like the easiest solution for most home owners. However, most home owners are unaware of the dangers lurking in that bottle of chemicals.
The most common drain cleaners suggest pouring them in to the clogged drain and allowing the mixture to sit and break down the clog. The chemical sits as it is continuously reacting and generating heat to break down the clog. This heat can cause toilet bowls to break, it can cause plastic or PVC pipes to soften, melt, or warp. It eats away at the glue that is used to hold the pipes together. Pipes that are older and already have corrosion damage, may be susceptible to more serious damage that would cause more costly repairs. The physical damage that can be caused by back splash of chemicals can be detrimental. Just as it melts the hair ball in your pipe, it will melt skin. When using a plunger or auger to clear the clog, it is possible for the water containing the cleaner to splash on you. If you do not flush all of the drain cleaner down with water and mix a cleaning chemical it can cause toxic fumes that can damage your lungs and heart. If you have any questions about drain cleaners please call us at 704-934-0015.
Disposing of cat litter can be a tricky task. Not sure where to put your cat’s dirty litter? After doing some research we can advise you the only safe place for cat litter to be disposed of is in the trash can outside of your home. It is best to double bag the litter and move it to an outside location to prevent the bad smell in you home.
Why can’t I put dirty litter anywhere else?
The EPA has classified pet waste as a pollutant that can cause harm to fish and wild life. It can kill native vegetation and cause unsafe water.
What prompted us to write this?
We received a call last week. Our customer was complaining about clogged pipes. We went to the home the same day we received the call. Upon cabling the customers line, our technician pulled back cat litter. This made us wonder how many other customers are unaware of the havoc that can be caused by litter.
Sources: https://www.epa.gov/
Having glass or other foreign objects in your garbage disposal can turn into a major problem. It can cause the blades to get bent, clog your pipes, and even cause your disposal to jam possibly blocking your kitchen sink drain and dishwasher if it is connected. It is best to remove an item that is lodged.
The first thing to do if you have glass in your disposal is to turn off your disposal and to be safe, if possible, switch off the breaker too.
DO NOT STICK YOUR HAND IN THE DISPOSAL!!
Use a tool similar to needle nose pliers to fish out the pieces of glass.
You can also try an industrial size vacuum like a Shop-vac if you have one available.
Make sure you twist the blades to ensure you’ve gotten all the glass. You can do this with a hex key from underneath the disposal or by using a tool. DO NOT USE YOUR HANDS.
Once you are sure you’ve gotten all the glass, you can restore the power to the unit. Run the water to ensure you’ve gotten everything out.
Always keep in mind, retrieving things from a garbage disposal is a dangerous task. If you feel there may be something stuck in your disposal and do not feel comfortable getting it out, please give us a call.
Just an announcement about next week for our company. Sept 30th – Oct 4th is a vacation week.
What does this mean?
We will resume business as normal the 7th of October.
Thank you everyone!
As Winter rapidly approaches, please keep in mind your irrigation system and Backflow device can freeze and burst. If you leave water in the system it can freeze and damage the valves and lines. Preparing your sprinkler system for the Winter months is easy.
Here are a few helpful tips for your irrigation system
If you need any help with your devices please give us a call at 704-934-0015
Larry H.
I called for installation of garbage disposal and check on city
water pressure as well as rust in master bath sink.
Both plumbers were very professional, curtious, and did a very good job!
I will call them again for all plumbing jobs !
Thank you for a good job.
Katie T.
Plumber was knowledgeable, professional, fast and really knew what he was doing! Second time we have used Cain’s Able Plumbing and we won’t use anyone else!
Mike M.
Canes able did a great job replacing our main water line. Quality service at a reasonable rate. Highly recommended!
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Tony F.
Added bathroom. Great job start to finish. On time; on budget; very fair price. Have used previously and certainly plan to use again
Salvatore A.
Lloyd, Kyke and Cody are professional, courteous and incredible! Meticulous attention to detail Thanks so much!
Rick N.
I have used Cain’s Able Plumbing a couple of times now and have only good things to say. Their number is in my contacts and will be the only one that I call when I have plumbing needs.