Summertime. Generally you are not thinking about your septic or plumbing system, but for sure your local Ithaca plumber is thinking about your pipes and The Drain Brain is here to offer plumbing services in Ithaca and septic services in Ithaca. Plumbers are available year round and provide a myriad of services to residential and commercial clients both in emergency situations and as standard maintenance.
Many people wait until something catastrophic happens like their basement floods from a backed-up septic system, or the 
dishwasher suddenly fills up with back water from a clogged sink, or the toilet can’t flush due to a blockage in the lines. It doesn’t usually occur to us to have a professional plumber inspect our plumbing system during times when things “seem” to be working fine.
After a cold, hard winter and heavy spring rains, many plumbing and septic systems show signs of distress. You could be seeing sluggish drains, repeated clogging in the toilets, and even hear gurgling sounds when water is being put down the drain or the pipes. But like many people, you will attempt to alleviate the clog, and even buy yourself a little bit of time. Often we relieve the clog or loosen the blockage enough for water and waste to pass through without too much trouble, and this works for a little while.
Plumbers Are Your Allies
The point is, when things start to slow down with your plumbing, when your pipes are repeatedly clogging, this is a sign that the system needs attention. Calling your Tompkins County area plumber BEFORE the situation becomes an emergency would be a wise decision. Blockages in pipes and overfull septic systems can put a huge strain on the pipes, causing not only backups but pipes that fracture or break due to the stress.
Your local plumber in Ithaca can provide you with plumbing services in Ithaca and septic services in Ithaca prior to an emergency AND save you money and time. It’s not fun to be in the middle of a plumbing emergency and not be able to get help fast enough to prevent extensive damage.
Annual inspections of your septic system are recommended to ensure that it is working properlyand to determine when the septic tank should be pumped. (from the Pipeline – Small Communities Wastewater Issues Explained to the Public)
Summertime is the perfect time to have your pipes inspected, your septic system emptied, and your entire plumbing system evaluated for rot, wear, and poorly designed piping. Plumbers tend to not be quite so rushed with emergency jobs during the summer and can make an appointment with you to evaluate you
r system at a convenient time for you both.
Owning a home or business property requires a lot of maintenance and understanding of how the basic utilities function. Waiting until a catastrophe is never the answer. But many people just do not think about this aspect of the plumbing industry. Your plumber is just as important to your home or business property as your auto mechanic is to your vehicle. We take our car to the mechanic once a year for inspection…don’t you think your home should have a regular inspection of its plumbing system before something goes wrong?
Your Ithaca Plumber
The Drain Brain is your local Ithaca plumber providing experienced, professional, and knowledgeable technicians to address your plumbing issues in Tompkins County and your septic services in Ithaca. They want you to know that summertime is an excellent time of year to set up an inspection of your plumbing system and pipes to ensure that everything is in working order for the coming year. You can call us directly to arrange an appointment at (607) 273-8311. We will be happy to visit your property and do a complete and thorough inspection.
Did you know that most septic systems are equipped with a grease trap to catch the majority of fats and grease typically poured down the drain? This grease trap is located (usually) in the septic tank itself and when working properly, does an excellent job fulfilling its duties. Yes, it captures and collects the grease from cooking and other household chores that you inadvertently dump down your sink. Your Ithaca plumber can provide septic services in Ithaca and keep the grease from building up.
Now why is it important to have a grease trap? Grease clumps and attaches itself to waste products such as toilet paper, tissues, and other non-organic waste. The grease (as we know fats are not soluble in water, thus they remain in a semi-solid state) remain free floating within the septic system waiting for something to attach to. Plumbing services in Ithaca would include cleaning the grease traps in your system.
Grease Traps Made to Protect Your Septic System
People are not always aware that dumping or pouring fats and grease down their drain can be detrimental to their septic system. The build up of grease on the grease traps, though needing to be cleaned regularly, provide a simple and effective way to protect your system. Without grease traps, the grease would attach itself to paper products and other non-organic waste causing a significant build up. Often times this build up of grease and paper can clog or block the pipes either entering the septic system or the pipes which remove waste water from the tank.
Even with grease traps installed, if you haven’t had septic services in Ithaca recently to check your system, grease will build up on the trap, and over time will break free and clump together with material which could end up clogging your system.
Failing to properly dispose of your household oils and greases (by placing old, used, or discarded oils into a stable container for later disposal in the trash) by washing them down the sink is a recipe for disaster. The grease traps are designed to catch a small amount of grease, though it is well know that people are simply not aware that grease and septic systems do not mix well.
Keep Your Plumbing Running Effectively
The simplest thing you can do is not ever pour grease of any kind into your sink drain. Keep old, used oils and such in a separate container and discard responsibly. The septic system is a well-designed unit that uses the grease trap to capture small particles of grease and has only so much room to do so.
If you are putting down large amounts or even small amounts on a regular basis, your Ithaca plumber will soon be out to your property to repair a damaged septic system with potentially broken pipes. Septic services in Ithaca can provide simple maintenance procedures, one of which would be to clean out the grease trap and help keep the system running properly.
The Drain Brain is your Ithaca plumber and is available for plumbing services in Ithaca by appointment and in case of an emergency. Cleaning the grease trap in your septic system is one way you can be sure your system is running properly and waste product is moving through without clogging. Call The Drain Brain today at (607) 273-8311 to set up an appointment.
Finally, winter has left and it’s time to start planning your outdoor events. The Drain Brain has portable toilets for Ithaca and all your seasonal event needs. With 
spring here and summer just a short time away, many fun and exciting events will be in full swing in Central New York. People from all over New York and surrounding areas will be attending, and as you know, it’s important to provide sanitation facilities for your visitors.
The Drain Brain has portable toilets in several styles, colors, and sizes to meet your event’s needs. Portable toilets for Ithaca events can be brought in to your facility and maintained on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. The units are cleaned, supplies are replaced, and a service notation is made on a convenient log inside each unit for your convenience.
What Type Do You Need?
It of course depends on your event budget, number of people you expect, and the variety of needs you are hoping to address. The Drain Brain carries standard 4X4 portable toilets, handicap-accessible portable toilets, Deluxe Portable Toilet with sink, and for larger events we even have portable restroom trailers.
Portable toilets for Elmira events can be reserved simply by giving us a call and discussing your event size, needs, and budget. We’ll happily work with you to determine the exact number of portable toilet units you will need to provide optimal resources for your event goers.
Your event’s budget will assist you in choosing the level of portable units you will need, though you must take into consideration the requirements for events in your area. Most events must provide ample sanitation facilities to meet the needs of people with varying mobility. Our handicap/wheelchair accessible portable toilet unit is most widely ordered for placement at local events.
Portable Toilets for Ithaca/Elmira Area
The Drain Brain is your go-to providers for portable sanitation facilities for your event, whether that be a wedding, family reunion, concert, fair, festival or construction site. No job is too small or too large. We have the units available for your next event and would be pleased to offer you a quote at your request.
Our team of knowledgeable and experienced technicians are ready to assist you and provide you with the best products and service in the area. Our standard units, which are the most widely used within the industry come fully equipped with a toilet seat over a 50-60 gallon holding tank, approximately 5 gallons of liquid chemical to break down waste, Units can be stocked with seat covers, toilet paper, and waterless hand sanitizer.
Portable toilets for Ithaca and portable toilets for Elmira are best obtained from a reliable, trustworthy source such as The Drain Brain who have been servicing the area for well over 20 years.
Regardless of the size of your event, the number of people expected to visit, and the length of time you will need sanitation services, The Drain Brain is here to provide you with the best, most knowledgeable, and reliable service.
Check with us today to reserve the portable toilet units you need for your event this season. We look forward to providing you with friendly, fast, and convenient service.
We have finally managed to get through one of the most difficult winters in a long time. Springtime is upon us and is the perfect time to check your septic system. Septic services in Tompkins County and septic services in Ithaca can easily be obtained through our office here at The Drain Brain.
Septic systems can fail or become backed up this time of year for numerous reasons. As we live in an area where the frost level can be rather deep in the ground, it’s not unusual for pipes, either leading from the house to the septic tank or from the tank to the leach field, to be disrupted or even broken by the upheaval of the ground due to the freezing temperatures.
It is necessary to regularly check and clean your septic tank and review the system. As springtime can often bring septic problems to light, this is the best time to service your system before extensive damage or backup into your property becomes an issue.
Septic Services by The Drain Brain
Every septic system is different. Septic services in Ithaca properties may be different from septic services in Tompkins County homes due to the number of people residing in the property, the size of the holding tank, level of usage, and other various factors.
Obviously a property with two people will use less water and produce less waste than say a family of four. It’s all dependent on the total usage of water and how much waste is flushed through the system to the holding tank and ultimately to the leach field.
Some septic systems need yearly maintenance, while others need only a cleaning every couple of years or so. Rental units may also have a higher usage and demand put on the system, thus also requiring yearly maintenance.
The Drain Brain offers septic tank cleaning and maintenance, recommends bacterial additives for your system, and suggests the installation of filters to protect your septic system for the long term.
Locally Owned and Operated
The Brain Drain provides video pipe inspection and grease trap cleaning as well as septic tank emptying on a regular, maintenance basis for your primary residence, business, summer, or rental property. We are a locally owned and operated company providing reliable, knowledgeable, and timely septic services in Ithaca and the same septic services in Tompkins County.
Video pipe inspection may be needed when there is a blockage somewhere in the septic lines, either from the house to the tank or the disbursement line to the leach field. Septic services in Ithaca from The Drain Brain can sort out those line blockages by the use of a video camera line that is able to provide you, the property owner, with a proper view of the system so that you can see for yourself any damage, blockages, or breaks in the line.
The Drain Brain also offers grease trap cleaning to both lengthen the life of your septic system and prevent costly damage down the road. If your system is equipped with a grease trap, this system will gather up oils, heavy waste, solids, and grease before it can get into your septic system and cause blockages.
Septic services in Tompkins County can best be provided by your locally owned and operated company servicing the area for over 20 years. Call The Drain Brain before problems arise to protect your investment. If an emergency or problem is found, call us for reliable and speedy service to your property.
The Drain Brain has been servicing the Ithaca, Elmira and Cortland, NY areas for 20 years as your plumbing specialist. Whether residential or business, The Drain Brain 
is available 24/7 to come to your property and assist with any plumbing needs you may have.
Drain cleaning services in Ithaca can be obtained simply by contacting us at The Brain Drain for fast, responsive, and knowledgeable service. Our company is available to provide not just plumbing, but septic service as well.
When a plumbing disaster occurs, time is of the essence. Whether a residential or business property, the water needs to be shut down and damage kept to a minimum. This is why you can count on our plumbing and drainage experts in Ithaca, Cortland, Elmira, Watkins Glen and more to be there when you need us.
Plumbing breaks down over time. The causes can be weak joints, clogs, back ups, broken pipes, and frozen plumbing systems. Most of the time, you don’t think about your plumbing needs until disaster strikes and you are faced with rushing water throughout your home or business. A pipe breaks and the ensuing damage can be catastrophic depending on how long the water is allowed to flow freely outside of its confines.
One of the best ways to prevent plumbing problems is to contact The Drain Brain plumbing services team to evaluate your current system. Often times, poorly designed systems or errors in installation will break down over time, but can be seen and remedied well before a massive water leak occurs.
The Drain Brain is available to assess your plumbing needs in Ithaca and Elmira and provide you with recommendations that will potentially save you money and headache in the future.
Septic System Services
In addition to household and business plumbing services, The Drain Brain is also a septic systems specialist in Ithaca and Cortland areas. Septic systems can be a source of concern in many homes and businesses. Depending on the age of the system and it’s original design specifications, problems can arise in your septic system and the surrounding areas due to wear and tear, break down, ground shifting, and blockages.
Septic tanks need regular maintenance and The Drain Brain is available to clean, pump, and unclog septic systems in your home or business in Ithaca, Elmira, Cortland and all of Tompkins County. When a septic system fails or ceases to work properly, there is significant risk of contaminated residue and water backing up into your home or business. This can result in extensive damage, odor, and clean up costs.
At the first sign of problems with your septic system, contact The Drain Brain for immediate assistance. As always, you can prevent potential problems with septic systems Ithaca by obtaining routine maintenance and service through a reputable and trusted plumbing service provider.
We’ve been doing business in the Ithaca, Elmira, and Cortland areas for well over 20 years. Our reputation, knowledge, and availability have inspired trust in us to supply, maintain, and repair your plumbing and septic system needs.
Services At The Drain Brain
Don’t let your plumbing or septic system become a major headache. Prevent damage before it occurs. And if you do have a major system breakdown, call us for immediate assistance.