Every homeowner faces the problem of maintaining free-flowing sewer or drain lines. These clogs can be caused due to various reasons and they aren’t just a nuisance to handle but can also get costly and can even cause severe damage to the property. If you’re facing any such problems don’t hesitate to call us at Plumbing Care Inc. at any time.
Some of the reasons for the clogs are
Hair strands:
It occurs in bathtubs and shower drains and it’s the most common cause for the clogs. They get entangled with other substances leading to severe clogs down the line.
Grease:
This often occurs in kitchen sinks where the grease gets accumulated over a significant amount over the time which solidifies it to cause a blockage in the pipes.
Non-flushable things:
Some paper towels, feminine hygiene products, some of the large wipes, if these are not flushed properly it leads to clogs in the sewage lines.
Roots:
Tree roots are one of the most majorly occurring reasons for the clogs as they infiltrate the pipes seeking moisture and in turn leading to clogged pipes.
How do you recognize these clogs?
Every clog, if detected in the early stages, can avoid some serious implications. Some signs for a clogged pipe are:
- Water draining slowly
- Some gurgling sounds from drains
- Bad or unpleasant odors
- Water backing up around drains
- Sudden increase of food or fruit flies, which indicates some food items are stuck in the drains.
How do you tackle these clogged drains or pipes?
Homeowners can use these following tools which are at their disposal to solve the problem:
- Usage of plungers
- Chemical cleaners (not recommended for severe clogs)
- Plumbing Snakes and Plumbing Augers
These above can be done by someone who has basic knowledge of plumbing but some services like Hydro jetting or Sewer line clean out or roof clean out due to severe clogs we recommend you leave to professionals.
These are the situations that need professional attention and that's where Plumbing Care Inc. expertise comes in:
- Recurring clogs
- Multiple clogged pipes or fixtures
- Water being backed up at unusual places like in bathtub drain clogs or while using a toilet flush
- Bad odor of sewage
