A Plunger is usually the first thing you reach for when you have a clogged drain. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work. When this happens, call Might Mike! Our professionals have the right tools to get any job done big or small. In the video you will discover the TOP 3 REASONS you may be calling frequently for drain unclogs. When this happens, below are some of our strategies that Mike’s uses to ensure customer satisfaction.
Inspect & Locate
We know how time consuming it can be when problems occur with your sewer lines. A stopped up drain, backed up septic tank or a clogged sewer line can happen at the most inconvenient times disrupting your daily routine. If you see signs of a possible plumbing issue, our video inspection service can inspect your sewer lines and correct the problems.
Not only are sewer line video inspection an important maintenance procedure to keep your plumbing in tip top shape, but they should be performed when you are planning to purchase a property. Having knowledge of the sewer line and plumbing system can help determine if you will encounter plumbing issues down the road.
Clean the Sewer Pipes
Once the problem and solution are identified, cleaning can begin. Our plumbers will clean out all roots and descale any Calcite, etc. in order to return the pipe back to its original functioning diameter. They will either jet the lines or use a plumbing snake. These snakes can come in various sizes with various tips that can cut, break or even pierce.
Hydro jetting uses highly pressurized water (up to 4000 PSI) to break up and remove grease, sludge, and even tree roots from sewer drainage pipes. Water this pressurized can clear away just about any obstruction. Think of hydro jetting as pressure washing for the inside of your pipes, only more powerful. Hydro jetting doesn’t use any chemicals, just water.
The contractor accesses the pipe via something called a ‘cleanout’. This is a section of pipe with a cap on it that provides easy access to your drainage system. The nozzle and hose are inserted into the pipe via the cleanout and whenever the nozzle encounters an obstruction, the jetting system shoots pressurized water at it until it breaks up and washes away.
Maintenance
RootX™ kills roots on contact; the dead roots decay over time and are carried out with the flow of the pipe, restoring the pipe to its full capacity. RootX also leaves a barrier on the pipe walls to prevent future root growth. Unlike other brands with harsh chemicals, RootX contains NO copper sulfate and is completely safe on septic systems, pipes, and lines. RootX root killer is non-caustic and 100% environmentally friendly. Learn more about RootX here.
BioOne™ is a special combination of natural bacteria and enzymes that digests organic waste found in a home’s plumbing system: grease, hair, soap scum, food particles, paper, cotton, etc. BioOne will not digest or have any effect on inorganic materials such as plastic pipe. It does not produce heat, fumes or boiling like chemicals do. BioOne is safe for people, plumbing, and the environment. Learn more about BioONE here.
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Update. April 2024. Had the return duct widened at my house and cleaned the blower and housing from the attic.
Pedro Garcia did a great job getting this started and Joe, who has a ton of experience, recommended this widening from 20x20 … More to 20x25. A lot of times I expect any tech or mechanic to say I need some work done just to sell me something. I ask alot of questions and I make sure they are justified.
There are 3 things that I think are very important that Mike's techs and supervisors do:
1. They consistently speak well about their owner and they do it organically. They talk about how he expects excellence and for procedures to be done by the book. I respect this as a leader. They don't have to do it, and if they hated or disliked their owner, they'd say nothing or worse.
2. There are quality checks done by senior techs/managers on bigger jobs. This is important. At first, you might say, "Why do you need to come check on the work?" But I was taught in the military to inspect what you expect. Some techs and apprentices are newer also, so this means the management wants to make sure the work meets the standard. I respect this, too. And this work is expensive. It should be right the first time.
3. If they make a mistake or break something or find that a prior Mike's tech did something NOT to standard, they fix it and let me know. No one is perfect, and I have been using these services for a few years now. Mike's has to get techs that sometimes come from prior employers, where they learned bad habits. Why? There's not a million guys who are actually qualified that also want to go into super hot attics all day. I think with all these things in mind, this company is worth every dollar I've paid in both the annual membership and the individual services or repairs. For the record they have replaced, fixed, or improved 2 of my toilets, 2 kitchen ceiling lights, this AC work, and prior AC services over the years.
Joe is going to tell you how it is. He suggested the widening of my return duct where the air goes through the filter and we got significantly better airflow through our home. That's not why I called them either. And I'm a HARD sell. But they measured the CFMs for me before and after at my vents with state of the art equipment, and I was pleasantly surprised.
Pedro and Juan did a great job on the build of the larger return duct and cleaning the blower. These guys always answer any questions I have. This kind of service is hard to keep going for a long time with a large staff. But Mike's leadership must be strong because they manage to do it.
If YOU go outside or into the attic or garage and ask about these things, they will teach you. The photo with the 3 pins is the electrical connection of the compressor motor and you can see it has wear from being old and possibly losing a bit of the seal. It's a lot of electricity passing through there and outside in a rough environment. You can ask what that means. They aren't psychics but you might be told that "I've seen this before and usually it means it is on its last leg. You might have several months or a couple years left with it." BUT when your compressor stops on you down the road, you will have had that knowledge to prepare yourself for it.
I will update this every time they come if i can.
2023. Recently had Jeff come by. He was super helpful and he listened to my issues which were not obvious fixes but he went and did some diagnosing and ended up fixing our issues pretty quickly.
He was thorough and he fixed things he saw in the attic unit when he could have left them the way they were.
Mikes techs always take pics and explain to you what is going on and what you need.
I have the Home Shield package and I think it's a little high but honestly when you really need that after hours visit, you will wish you had it.
I appreciate Mikes. I always expect them to offer or sell me something but they are never pushy, and its usually relevant. 🤷
I would call Mikes a good company and Jeff is a tech I'd totally ask for again.
