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A1 Sewer & Drain We can get rid of drain clogs, and sewer cleanouts, and we provide services such as hydro jetting.

🏠 Guests Are Coming. Is Your Plumbing Ready?October is when the calendar starts filling up.Football parties. Halloween g...
10/15/2026

🏠 Guests Are Coming. Is Your Plumbing Ready?

October is when the calendar starts filling up.

Football parties. Halloween gatherings. Family visits. And before you know it, the holidays are here.

That means more people using your kitchen, bathrooms, and drains.

If you already have a sink that drains a little slowly or a toilet that occasionally gives you trouble, extra use may be exactly what turns that small annoyance into a much bigger problem.

Before the busy season arrives, pay attention to:

❌ Slow kitchen or bathroom drains
❌ Toilets that frequently need plunging
❌ Showers that leave water standing around your feet
❌ Drains that back up when another fixture is used
❌ Recurring clogs you've been putting off

Now is the time to take care of it—not when you have a house full of guests.

A little preventative attention in October can help you head into the holidays with one less thing to worry about.

If something isn't flowing the way it should, A1 Sewer & Drain is ready to help.

✔ Residential & Commercial
✔ Professional drain cleaning
✔ Camera inspections
✔ Fast, dependable local service

Get the house ready. Get the food ready. Get the drains ready.

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📞 (319) 233-3695

🏠 Don’t Forget About the Drain You Rarely NoticeYour kitchen and bathroom drains get attention every day.But there may b...
10/13/2026

🏠 Don’t Forget About the Drain You Rarely Notice

Your kitchen and bathroom drains get attention every day.

But there may be another drain in your home that you barely think about—your basement floor drain.

It sits quietly in the background, but when there’s a drainage problem, that floor drain can sometimes be one of the first places you notice something isn’t right.

Take a quick look around your basement and watch for:

❌ Water standing around the floor drain
❌ Water backing up into the drain
❌ Unusual gurgling or bubbling
❌ Slow drainage
❌ Recurring dampness around the drain
❌ Unpleasant odors that keep returning

If your basement floor drain suddenly starts behaving differently, don’t ignore it.

Changes can sometimes indicate a drainage issue elsewhere in the system—especially if you’re also noticing problems with toilets, sinks, showers, or other drains.

October is a great time to check the basement while you’re getting your home ready for colder weather.

A1 Sewer & Drain can help determine what’s happening and get things flowing properly again.

✔ Residential & Commercial
✔ Professional drain cleaning
✔ Camera inspections
✔ Fast, dependable local service

The drain you rarely notice could be the one giving you an early warning.

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📞 (319) 233-3695

🎉 FUN FACT FRIDAY🚿 Your Shower Drain Collects More Than Just Water!Did you know?Every time you take a shower, your drain...
10/09/2026

🎉 FUN FACT FRIDAY
🚿 Your Shower Drain Collects More Than Just Water!

Did you know?

Every time you take a shower, your drain has to handle more than just soap and water.

Hair, soap residue, shampoo, conditioner, body oils, and other debris can gradually collect inside the drain. Over time, that buildup can restrict water flow and turn a perfectly good shower drain into a frustrating slow drain.

🚿 Your shower may be giving you some clues:

❌ Water beginning to pool around your feet
❌ The shower taking longer to drain after you're finished
❌ A drain that needs to be cleared repeatedly
❌ Unpleasant odors coming from the drain
❌ Water draining slower than it used to

One easy way to help?

Use a simple drain screen or hair catcher. It won't prevent every drain problem, but keeping hair out of the line can reduce the amount of material going down the drain in the first place.

And here's the real fun fact:

A slow shower drain usually doesn't get faster on its own.

If you're standing in more water every week, it might be time to find out what's causing the problem.

A1 Sewer & Drain can help get things moving again.

✔ Residential & Commercial
✔ Professional drain cleaning
✔ Camera inspections
✔ Fast, dependable local service

🌐 https://bit.ly/3GUitZz
📞 (319) 233-3695

🚿 Stop Fighting the Same Clog Over and OverYou clear the drain.Everything seems fine.Then a few days or weeks later...th...
10/07/2026

🚿 Stop Fighting the Same Clog Over and Over

You clear the drain.

Everything seems fine.

Then a few days or weeks later...the same clog is back.

When a sink, shower, tub, toilet, or floor drain repeatedly clogs, simply clearing it again may only be dealing with the symptom—not what's causing the problem.

A recurring clog deserves a closer look.

Watch for:

❌ The same drain repeatedly slowing down
❌ Frequent plunging just to keep things moving
❌ Water taking longer and longer to drain
❌ More than one drain having problems
❌ A clog that returns shortly after being cleared

There could be buildup or another restriction farther inside the drain line that needs professional attention.

Instead of continuing the clog → clear → clog again cycle, find out what's actually going on.

A1 Sewer & Drain has the professional equipment and experience to help locate the problem and get your drains flowing again.

✔ Residential & Commercial
✔ Professional drain cleaning
✔ Camera inspections
✔ Fast, dependable local service

If the clog keeps coming back, so should the question: WHY?

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📞 (319) 233-3695

🏈 Game Day Food Belongs on the Plate—Not Down the Drain!Football season is in full swing, and that means plenty of game-...
10/05/2026

🏈 Game Day Food Belongs on the Plate—Not Down the Drain!

Football season is in full swing, and that means plenty of game-day food throughout the Cedar Valley.

Wings. Burgers. Nachos. Chili. Pizza. Dips.

Great for watching the game. Not always so great for your kitchen drain.

After the final whistle, be careful how you handle the cleanup. Grease, fats, oils, and leftover food can contribute to buildup and clogs inside your drain lines.

🏈 Make the smart play after the game:

✔ Let grease cool and dispose of it in the trash
✔ Scrape leftover food from plates before rinsing
✔ Wipe greasy pans with a paper towel before washing
✔ Use a sink strainer to catch food scraps
✔ Never pour cooking oil down the drain

A little prevention during cleanup can help keep a great game day from ending with a clogged kitchen sink.

And if your drain is already moving slower than your team's offensive line, A1 Sewer & Drain is ready to help.

✔ Residential & Commercial
✔ Professional drain cleaning
✔ Camera inspections
✔ Fast, dependable local service

Enjoy the game. We'll help keep things flowing.

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📞 (319) 233-3695

🍂 Fall Cleanup Isn’t Just for the YardOctober means leaves are falling, gutters are getting cleaned, yards are being pic...
10/01/2026

🍂 Fall Cleanup Isn’t Just for the Yard

October means leaves are falling, gutters are getting cleaned, yards are being picked up, and homeowners across the Cedar Valley are getting their homes ready for colder weather.

But while you’re tackling that fall maintenance list, don’t forget about your drains.

Small drainage problems that have been easy to ignore all summer may become a much bigger inconvenience when the busy fall and holiday seasons arrive.

Watch for these warning signs:

❌ Sinks or showers draining slower than normal
❌ Recurring clogs that keep coming back
❌ Water pooling around floor drains
❌ Toilets or drains making unusual sounds
❌ Water backing up where it shouldn’t

If you’re noticing any of these issues, don’t wait for a complete backup before doing something about it.

Fall is a great time to take care of those nagging drain problems and head into the colder months knowing everything is flowing the way it should.

A1 Sewer & Drain is here to help homeowners and businesses throughout the Cedar Valley.

✔ Residential & Commercial
✔ Professional drain cleaning
✔ Camera inspections
✔ Fast, dependable local service

Clean up the yard. Check the gutters. And don’t forget the drains.

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📞 (319) 233-3695

👃 What’s That Smell? Don’t Ignore Sewer or Drain OdorsYou walk into the basement, bathroom, or laundry room and suddenly...
09/28/2026

👃 What’s That Smell? Don’t Ignore Sewer or Drain Odors

You walk into the basement, bathroom, or laundry room and suddenly notice it...

That unmistakable sewer or drain smell.

Sometimes an odor can have a simple explanation, such as a dry drain trap in an area that isn’t used very often. But if the smell keeps coming back, it may be worth taking a closer look.

Recurring drain odors can be associated with:

❌ Buildup inside a drain
❌ A drain that isn’t flowing properly
❌ A dry or improperly functioning drain trap
❌ Problems farther down the drain or sewer line
❌ Other drainage issues that may need professional attention

Try this first:

If the odor is coming from a rarely used floor drain, sink, or shower, run some water into the drain. This can refill the trap and may solve the problem.

But if the odor returns, don’t just cover it up with air freshener.

Persistent sewer odors can be your plumbing system’s way of telling you something needs attention.

A1 Sewer & Drain can help investigate the source and determine what’s going on.

✔ Residential & Commercial
✔ Professional drain cleaning
✔ Camera inspections
✔ Fast, dependable local service

Find the source. Fix the problem. Breathe easier.

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📞 (319) 233-3695

🏢 Put Your Drains on Your Fall Maintenance ChecklistFall maintenance isn't just about furnaces, roofs, gutters, and land...
09/24/2026

🏢 Put Your Drains on Your Fall Maintenance Checklist

Fall maintenance isn't just about furnaces, roofs, gutters, and landscaping.

For businesses and commercial properties, it's also a good time to make sure your drain and sewer systems are ready for the months ahead.

Restaurants, apartment buildings, offices, retail locations, healthcare facilities, and other commercial properties can put a lot of demand on their drains every day.

And a drain problem during business hours can quickly become more than an inconvenience.

Watch for early warning signs:

❌ Frequently clogged drains
❌ Slow-draining sinks or floor drains
❌ Recurring sewer or drain odors
❌ Gurgling or bubbling sounds
❌ Water backing up or pooling
❌ Drain problems that keep returning

Addressing these issues early can help reduce the chances of an unexpected backup disrupting your employees, tenants, or customers.

Make drain maintenance part of your fall checklist.

A1 Sewer & Drain helps businesses and property managers throughout the Cedar Valley keep their drain and sewer systems flowing properly.

✔ Commercial drain cleaning
✔ Camera inspections
✔ Preventative maintenance
✔ Residential service too
✔ Fast, dependable local service

Don't wait for a drain problem to interrupt your business.

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📞 (319) 233-3695

🍂 Happy first day of fall! 🍂 Today marks the Autumn Equinox, when day and night are nearly equal in length, and we offic...
09/22/2026

🍂 Happy first day of fall! 🍂 Today marks the Autumn Equinox, when day and night are nearly equal in length, and we officially welcome a new season. It’s a beautiful reminder of balance, change, and to enjoy the simple joys 🤎

Wishing everyone a peaceful fall 🍁

💧 Hot Water Doesn't Make Grease Safe for Your Drain!Did you know?A common plumbing myth is that running hot water while ...
09/18/2026

💧 Hot Water Doesn't Make Grease Safe for Your Drain!

Did you know?

A common plumbing myth is that running hot water while pouring grease down the kitchen sink will keep it from causing problems.

Unfortunately, that's not how it works.

Hot water may keep grease liquid temporarily, but as it travels farther through the drain line and cools, it can begin to solidify and stick to the inside of the pipe.

Over time, that buildup can collect food particles and other debris, restricting water flow and eventually contributing to a stubborn clog.

The better habit:

✔ Let cooking grease cool
✔ Pour it into a disposable container
✔ Throw the sealed container in the trash
✔ Wipe greasy pans before washing them
✔ Keep fats and cooking oils out of the drain

Hot water can move grease farther down the line. It doesn't make the grease disappear.

A small change in the kitchen can help prevent a much bigger drain problem later.

And if your kitchen sink is already draining slowly or repeatedly clogging, A1 Sewer & Drain can help get things flowing again.

✔ Residential & Commercial
✔ Professional drain cleaning
✔ Camera inspections
✔ Fast, dependable local service

🌐 https://bit.ly/3GUitZz
📞 (319) 233-3695

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