by opendrains | Feb 13, 2026 | Tips & Suggestions
Valentine’s Day is all about good food, celebrations, and spending time at home. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when plumbers see a spike in clogged drains and sewer backups. Heavy cooking, rich foods, and improper disposal habits can quickly turn a romantic evening...
by opendrains | Nov 30, 2025 | Tips & Suggestions, Uncategorized
In the Chicago area, December marks the start of freeze season, and that means your drains and sewer lines are at higher risk for clogs, backups, and even frozen pipes. Taking a few simple preventive steps now can save you from expensive emergency repairs later. At...
by opendrains | Sep 15, 2025 | Tips & Suggestions
As the weather cools down and fall sets in, many Chicago homeowners prepare their homes for the upcoming winter. While gutter cleaning and furnace checks may be on your to-do list, one hidden danger often goes overlooked: tree roots in your sewer lines. Root intrusion...
by opendrains | May 31, 2025 | Tips & Suggestions
If you own or manage a commercial building, you know that maintenance is never-ending. But while you’re keeping up with HVAC systems, landscaping, and electrical work, there’s one critical task that often gets overlooked: cleaning the roof drains. Ignoring your roof...
by opendrains | Aug 15, 2023 | Tips & Suggestions
Indoor plumbing is part of what makes modern life possible. It allows you to have running water at the turn of a knob, or to flush away waste with the press of a toilet handle. However, when things go wrong, you can quickly rack up the costs. That’s particularly true...
by opendrains | Aug 1, 2023 | Tips & Suggestions
When plumbing problems occur, it’s often hard to locate the actual issue. Locating a blockage in a line that runs from the house to the main line by the road can be extremely frustrating. The good news is that a sewer video inspection can tell you a lot about what’s...
