Operation Drains of the Upstate, Inc

10/09/2025

Pipe Burst-with trench jackson and fresh air blowing… 🧑‍🔧🛠️

09/30/2025

Sewer Main repair at Spartanburg Country Club

09/22/2025

A “little corroded” mixing valve… all fixed now 🔧

02/22/2025

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We are now hiring! No experience needed. Please call or stop by our office. 864-582-8682

02/22/2025

We are now hiring! No experience needed. Please call or stop by our office. 864-582-8682

01/09/2025

Are y’all ready for this weather? We here at Operation Drains are gearing up to be prepared for this weekend….

ATTENTION….. Some tips for these cold temps..

If you are frozen, have no water (..and you are patient), your pipes should thaw when the temperature warms up ^ after the windchill is above freezing. A few recommendations:

If you are able to stay home:
• Open your faucets, especially your hose spigots on the exterior
• Open all cabinets under sinks to allow the warm air to circulate
• Once you hear the water to start running allow the line to cycle for a few min. It will take a few min for all the toilets to fill up
• Turn off your fixtures - don't forget the hose spigots..
• Visually inspect all fixtures and the plumbing (water lines) that service those fixtures
• Listen for running water.
• If you hear water running, check your crawlspace (if you have one) and meter to confirm you have a leak..or call a plumber and shut your water off

If you cannot stay home:
• Shut your water off to your house, leaving your spigots turned on
• Open all cabinets under sinks to allow the warm air to circulate
• IF you have a burst pipe inside your home, you will usually see a water puddle or spot (depending on where the leak is located)
• Turn on water to check for leaks. Keep in mind that it will take a few min for all the toilets and other fixtures to fill up. Try to use a 'Buddy System' one person turning water back on slowly while the other checks around the fixtures (under) for major leaks. This should minimize damage to your home.
• Visually inspect all fixtures and the plumbing (water lines) that service those fixtures
• Listen for running water
• If you hear water running, check your crawlspace (if you have one) and meter to confirm you have a leak..or call a plumber and shut your water off
Pay attention for the next few days....sometimes it will take a bit of time for a leak to show itself.

Good luck, We hope this helps.....we are open and working as quickly as we can to service our customers.

Add on: If you find that you have a leak, power off your water heater so you don’t risk burning out the elements.

^If you absolutely cannot wait, a plumber can use pipe thawing equipment to thaw your pipes for you.....$200 to $400 depending on the size of the house.

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12/24/2024

Merry Christmas from all of us here at Operation Drains. 🎄🎁

We are in the office til 4:30 today and will run trucks til 7 tonight. We will also be up and running tomorrow for any emergencies you may find yourself in. Tomorrow hours will be 8:30am til 7pm.

Hope everyone enjoys their holidays. 🎄🎅

12/06/2024

🥶🥶🥶 We will be available tomorrow from 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am-7pm for any emergencies. Have a great weekend and stay warm.

If you are frozen, have no water (..and you are patient), your pipes should thaw when the temperature warms up ^ after the windchill is above freezing. A few recommendations:

If you are able to stay home:
• Open your faucets, especially your hose spigots on the exterior
• Open all cabinets under sinks to allow the warm air to circulate
• Once you hear the water to start running allow the line to cycle for a few min. It will take a few min for all the toilets to fill up
• Turn off your fixtures - don't forget the hose spigots..
• Visually inspect all fixtures and the plumbing (water lines) that service those fixtures
• Listen for running water.
• If you hear water running, check your crawlspace (if you have one) and meter to confirm you have a leak..or call a plumber and shut your water off

If you cannot stay home:
• Shut your water off to your house, leaving your spigots turned on
• Open all cabinets under sinks to allow the warm air to circulate
• IF you have a burst pipe inside your home, you will usually see a water puddle or spot (depending on where the leak is located)
• Turn on water to check for leaks. Keep in mind that it will take a few min for all the toilets and other fixtures to fill up. Try to use a 'Buddy System' one person turning water back on slowly while the other checks around the fixtures (under) for major leaks. This should minimize damage to your home.
• Visually inspect all fixtures and the plumbing (water lines) that service those fixtures
• Listen for running water
• If you hear water running, check your crawlspace (if you have one) and meter to confirm you have a leak..or call a plumber and shut your water off
Pay attention for the next few days....sometimes it will take a bit of time for a leak to show itself.

Good luck, We hope this helps.....we are open and working as quickly as we can to service our customers.

Add on: If you find that you have a leak, power off your water heater so you don’t risk burning out the elements.

^If you absolutely cannot wait, a plumber can use pipe thawing equipment to thaw your pipes for you.....$150-$350, depending on the size of the house.

'LIKE' us on Facebook for seasonal plumbing advice....

12/06/2024

ATTENTION….. Some tips for these cold temps..

If you are frozen, have no water (..and you are patient), your pipes should thaw when the temperature warms up ^ after the windchill is above freezing. A few recommendations:

If you are able to stay home:
• Open your faucets, especially your hose spigots on the exterior
• Open all cabinets under sinks to allow the warm air to circulate
• Once you hear the water to start running allow the line to cycle for a few min. It will take a few min for all the toilets to fill up
• Turn off your fixtures - don't forget the hose spigots..
• Visually inspect all fixtures and the plumbing (water lines) that service those fixtures
• Listen for running water.
• If you hear water running, check your crawlspace (if you have one) and meter to confirm you have a leak..or call a plumber and shut your water off

If you cannot stay home:
• Shut your water off to your house, leaving your spigots turned on
• Open all cabinets under sinks to allow the warm air to circulate
• IF you have a burst pipe inside your home, you will usually see a water puddle or spot (depending on where the leak is located)
• Turn on water to check for leaks. Keep in mind that it will take a few min for all the toilets and other fixtures to fill up. Try to use a 'Buddy System' one person turning water back on slowly while the other checks around the fixtures (under) for major leaks. This should minimize damage to your home.
• Visually inspect all fixtures and the plumbing (water lines) that service those fixtures
• Listen for running water
• If you hear water running, check your crawlspace (if you have one) and meter to confirm you have a leak..or call a plumber and shut your water off
Pay attention for the next few days....sometimes it will take a bit of time for a leak to show itself.

Good luck, We hope this helps.....we are open and working as quickly as we can to service our customers.

Add on: If you find that you have a leak, power off your water heater so you don’t risk burning out the elements. (Thank you Miss Brock!)

^If you absolutely cannot wait, a plumber can use pipe thawing equipment to thaw your pipes for you.....$150-$350, depending on the size of the house.

'LIKE' us on Facebook for seasonal plumbing advice....

12/04/2024

We about to be majorly busy. Please give us a call if you have any issues