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3 Residential Plumbing Business Growth Hacks
We all know that every business owner has a desire to grow. But with the daily grind never ending, it may feel...
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A Brief Guide to Social Media for Plumbers and Drain Cleaners in 2022
The days of homeowners opening the phonebook and flipping through the yellow pages to find a plumber are long gone. The COVID-19...
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Should Plumbers Charge by the Hour or by the Job?
Plumbing pros take pride in their work because they get to solve unique problems and showcase their craftsmanship every day. But what’s...
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2022 Q1 Check In – Are You on Track?
Amazingly, we’re already speeding toward the end of quarter one of 2022. After a rollercoaster two years, 2022 may be the one...
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Flexshaft Technology: The Next Big Thing
Drain cleaning professionals ignore new technology at their peril. As in most industries, if your competition has equipment that is better, faster,...
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The Drain Cleaner’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
With all the cooking and subsequent grease clogs, there’s no better time than the holidays to show the drain cleaner or plumber...
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Not All Plungers Are Created Equal
Plungers are one of those iconic tools that symbolize the plumbing profession, yet it's been quite a while since I’ve seen one...
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The ‘Humble’ Trades: A Rewarding and Lucrative Career Path
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Back in the idyllic days that we now refer to as BC (Before COVID), I did a lot of traveling for...
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Mobility: Keeping Drain Cleaners and Plumbers on the Go
Being a plumber or drain cleaner means being mobile. From switching between cleaning, jetting or inspecting to traveling from job site to...
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Q&A: The Benefits and Misconceptions of Joining the Plumbing Trades
In 1967, a handful of plumbers from the south side of Pittsburgh got together to form the Associated Master Plumbers of Allegheny...
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Restoring Jetter Pressure
High-pressure jetters are ideal for cleaning drainlines of soft obstructions like sediment and grease, and for general flushing. With regular care and...
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General’s Gen-Eye Super Rebate Extended
Save up to $1,000 with the Gen-Eye Super Rebate from General Pipe Cleaners.
Getting your rebate is easy. Just purchase an eligible Gen-Eye...
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How to Keep Your Jetter in Top Performance When Temperatures Drop
The temperatures at a job site can make operating compact equipment power sources tough. In fact, simply getting a small engine to...
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Is There a Better Tool to Clear Grease Clogs for Good?
Question: I handle maintenance for a fast food chain and the grease clogs are wearing me out. I clear it with my...
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Choosing the Correct Cable for Your Sectional Machine
I have a friend who is quick to label brands or movements with a mysteriously strong, almost cult-like following. Examples include Apple,...
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How Not to Break Your Stuff – Part 2
To continue the discussion of equipment maintenance (see Part 1 here), now we’ll take a look at strategies to preserve the life...
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How Not to Break Your Stuff - Part 1
One of the more interesting things that we’ve learned in General Pipe Cleaner’s 90-year history as a machine manufacturer is that you...
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What Would Andrew Carnegie Do?
There’s an old curse that goes, “May you live in interesting times.” Well, we can put a check mark in that box because...























