Regular drain cleaning is required to prevent blocked and clogged drains. We professionally clean all shower drains, toilets, bathroom and kitchen sinks, storm water drains and gutters.
If you have a slow-flowing or clogged drain, you are probably annoyed. While that is entirely understandable, did you know that drain problems are much more than inconvenient – they can actually lead to severe damage to your entire plumbing system, which means expensive repairs.
How to Know You Have a Blocked Drain
When it comes to drains, homeowners are at a disadvantage because they cannot see the condition of the inside of their pipes. Without their knowledge, a blockage could be forming in the pipe that attaches directly to a sink, shower, or toilet, or in some cases in the primary sewer line.
It is important to catch and address a block before the situation gets out of control. But how can you know you have a blockage in your pipes? There are several warning signs to keep watch for.
The most common signs of a clogged drain include:
- A slow draining tub or sink
- Unpleasant odors coming from your drains
- Drains that produce gurgling sounds
- Changes in a toilets water level
- Wet spots on your lawn
- Plants growing near your sewer line
Failure to identify and seek a remedy for these early warning signs can result in a messy and costly situation. It is best to contact our licensed plumbers as soon as you notice any of these indications of a blockage so that we can get the problem fixed quickly and effectively. For severe issues, like an overflowing toilet, we are available for 24/7 emergency repair.
Common Causes of Blocked Drains
Although some drain blockages are inevitable, most drain blockages can be prevented. An understanding of what causes drains to block and how to avoid them can save a lot of hassle and money. Some of the most common causes of blockages include:
- Hair
- Grease, fats, and oils
- Small objects
- Cotton products
- Food waste
- Soap scum
Tips to Keep Blockages from Forming
A drain system is made up of a series of pipes that transport the water (and anything else) that goes down your drain outside of your home and into the sewer system. There are multiple places within those pipes where a blockage can develop and cause problems. Most often, these blockages are caused by an accumulation of debris. This includes food, hair, grease, dirt, soap, toilet paper, or anything else you put in your drain.
To keep your drains flowing freely, we recommend:
- Keeping grease and coffee grounds out of your drains
- Using a screened drain stopper to prevent hair from going down your drains
- Flushing only human waste and toilet paper down your toilet
- Putting leftover food in the garbage, not the garbage disposal
- Using a mixture of hot water, baking soda, and vinegar to flush your drains regularly
At The Blocked Drain Experts, our drain cleaning and repair specialists deliver solutions that are tailored to your specific problem. Whether you have a blockage affecting a sink in your bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, or garage, you can count on us to clear it.