DRAIN CLEANING

Common blockages and drain cleaning

We've all been there, you're brushing your teeth and the drain just can't keep up with the faucet. This can be a sign of clogged drain lines in your home's plumbing. If the problem persists, it leads to significant plumbing damage and additional costs. Clogged pipes can occur throughout your home and vary in severity. We recommend that you contact a local plumber to give you a clear picture of the plumbing problem. While there are unclogging formulas you can purchase, we strongly advise against these. They are great for breaking up clogs, but can also damage your drain pipes. A local plumber can monitor the pipe with a camera giving you a clear picture of the problem.

Below are some common plumbing clogs

Tub/Shower Clogs

While the bathtub or shower usually has a drain large enough to accommodate the water flow. Occasionally it gets clogged or covered with hair, accumulated soap, or children's toys. We recommend that you have a professional plumber near you perform a drain cleaning. It can probably be cleaned with a plumber's snake or auger if necessary. Using the proper technique and equipment can save you from very costly mistakes.

Clogged Sinks

The sinks have a trap just under the counter, this is usually a U, P, or S-shaped pipe that creates an area that prevents both large clogs from going down the pipe and gases from coming up through the sink. Block or deeper in the drain line where a buildup or larger item may have passed through the trap. You can remove the trap yourself with the right tools, just be prepared for some water to come out. If you don't have the right tools, it might be best to call a Pro.

Kitchen Sink

We often see a double kitchen sink with one side having a trash can. These sinks connect under the counter and then drain into a trap. The dishwasher is also connected, frequently above the garbage disposal. So there is a lot going on in your kitchen plumbing and each part can affect the other. A clogged garbage disposal can back up the dishwasher and sink. While garbage disposals often only need a reset or manual adjustment. Working waste disposal in this type of facility is essential.

Clogged Toilets

We love modern times and running water and the convenience of a flush toilet. But what do you do when the toilet simply doesn't work? The old standby, the plunger, is a great first step. If the clogged toilet still won't flush or if the toilet is still clogged. This could be a sign of a more serious problem and a great reason to call a licensed plumber.

Clogged Sewer Main

Your main sewer line either feeds into your septic system or into the city sewer system. While this is not the most common type of clogged sewer line, it does happen. Common reasons they occur are tree roots or a heavy vehicle driving through the landscape and large accumulations of non-disposable items. A video scope of the problem is the best way to identify the cause and develop a plumbing solution. You may need to repair the sewer line or replace it completely. While a plumbing snake or auger can remove blockages from the inside. Pipe repair or replacement may involve hydro-excavation and other more advanced techniques.

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