Brown Friday is Coming: Be Prepared with Plumbing Tips

Brown Friday is Coming: Be Prepared with Plumbing Tips

November 20, 2025

Brown Friday: A Plumber’s Thanksgiving Tradition While you prepare for Thanksgiving Day, plumbers unite for Brown Friday. This day is notorious for clogged drains and defective garbage disposals caused by the high demand of preparing and cleaning up after a Thanksgiving feast. As a quick fix, many families rely on their disposal instead of a trash can. Here’s a reminder of what your drains aren’t thankful for this holiday season…and what should never go down the pipes. Thanksgiving Clogged Drains 101 Grease: A well-known culprit but easy to forget. Dispose...

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Celebrating 35 Years of Beyer Plumbing

Celebrating 35 Years of Beyer Plumbing

February 15, 2025

  This year marks the 35th anniversary of Beyer Plumbing, founded in 1990 by Perry Beyer Jr. with the mission of providing exceptional service to the community through his passion for plumbing. Starting this journey out of his garage, all Perry had was his faith in God, his tools, and experience in the plumbing trade. Through his strong relationships, hard work, and dedication, Perry built a career of success and continued providing top-notch plumbing services to the local community. What started out as a primarily construction company, Beyer Plumbing has expanded to other specialties including residential and...

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Brown Friday Survival Guide: Avoid the Post-Feast Clog!

Brown Friday Survival Guide: Avoid the Post-Feast Clog!

November 14, 2024

  What is Brown Friday?   The day after Thanksgiving has earned an unexpected nickname in the plumbing world: “Brown Friday.” It’s not just leftovers and Black Friday deals that pile up after Thanksgiving—plumbers face a tidal wave of clogged drains and overworked garbage disposals. With the surge of family gatherings having an abundance of rich food, pipes are pushed to their limit, and waste disposal goes into overdrive. From turkey grease to potato peels and everything in between, the Thanksgiving feast often ends with a not-so-festive plumbing disaster. So while...

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What Causes a Drain Clog?

What Causes a Drain Clog?

November 1, 2024

  A clogged drain can be frustrating to deal with, disrupting daily routines and potentially causing water damage if not addressed promptly. Understanding what causes drains to clog can help you prevent future problems and tackle them effectively when they occur.     Common Locations Where Drains Clog   Clogs can occur in different areas of your home but often in places that see heavy, everyday use. The kitchen sink, for example, is a prime spot for clogs because food particles, grease,...

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Tips on Properly Using a Plumbing Snake

Tips on Properly Using a Plumbing Snake

May 18, 2022

Whether it’s a toilet that won’t flush properly or a sink that is slow to drain, sometimes a plumbing snake is needed to help clear clogs in your home’s plumbing system. Learning how to clear clogs yourself can not only save you time, but will ultimately help prevent costly repairs in the future. A plumbing snake is a simple, inexpensive tool that you can use yourself for minor plumbing issues. Learn about when and how to use this tool, and you will greatly improve your home’s plumbing system.   WHAT IS A PLUMBING SNAKE? A...

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Problems With Pouring Grease Down the Drain and Some Solutions

Problems With Pouring Grease Down the Drain and Some Solutions

March 12, 2022

Do you often cook with oil or prepare food items that generate a lot of grease, such as bacon? You may be tempted to dispose of the extra grease down your kitchen drain while cleaning up. Our team at Beyer Plumbing would advise you against that. We’ve seen it cause a lot of problems for our customers in Selma and throughout the San Antonio area. Most people have heard not to dispose of grease and oil down the kitchen sink drain, but many of them don’t adhere to that recommendation. They figure that a bit of grease...

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How Chemical Drain Cleaners Get Rid of Clogs

How Chemical Drain Cleaners Get Rid of Clogs

May 20, 2021

If even one of the people in your San Antonio, TX, household has long hair or you do a lot of cooking and use your garbage disposal as you go, chances are good that eventually you’ll have a clogged drain. Any drain in your home can get a clog, but shower and kitchen sink drains are two of the most common problem locations. When your drain is obstructed, you may want to try to take care of the problem on your own instead of calling a plumber. When most people try to clear their own drains,...

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How to Protect Your Bathroom Drains

December 19, 2019

To remain fully functional and sanitary, the drains in your bathroom need to remain clean and clear of blockages. When drains in your sink, bathtub, shower or even floor begin to collect gunk, soap scum, hair, mineral deposits and more, it can slow the flow of wastewater, create gross smells or even form complete blockages. The team members at Beyer Plumbing are experts when it comes to cleaning out drains and sewer lines in a way that protects your delicate plumbing components from damage. We proudly serve residents in San Antonio, Texas, to ensure that their bathroom drains...

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