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Guides from CSR Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.

Before you call a plumber: what to have ready and how to limit damage

October 7, 2026 · 3 min read

Before you call a plumber: what to have ready and how to limit damage

A few minutes of preparation gets the right technician to the right problem, and keeps the damage from growing.

Hard water and water softener sizing: what a Yakima homeowner should know

October 7, 2026 · 3 min read

Hard water and water softener sizing: what a Yakima homeowner should know

Size a softener to the household, not the showroom: hardness, people and daily use set the answer.

Signs your main water line is leaking or failing

October 7, 2026 · 3 min read

Signs your main water line is leaking or failing

The pipe between the meter and your house is buried, so the first clues show up everywhere except at the pipe.

When drain cleaning is not enough and the sewer line needs repair

October 7, 2026 · 4 min read

When drain cleaning is not enough and the sewer line needs repair

A cleaning clears the pipe, while a repair fixes the pipe, and knowing which one you need keeps you from repeating the same call.

Several drains backing up at once: what it means for your main sewer line

October 7, 2026 · 4 min read

Several drains backing up at once: what it means for your main sewer line

One slow sink is a local clog, but several fixtures misbehaving together is a different story.