The Most Common Causes of Clogged Drains
The big three are: roots, grease, and items that should not be flushed.
We’ve seen it all! We’ve pulled cell phones out, miniature alcohol bottles, and so much more. When you can control what goes into your drains, you should. You can’t control roots, but if your toilets and drains are protected, they will last longer.
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The first thing is to go in, render the pipe, and open it up. The second thing we do is gain access to the pipe so we can put the camera in. Once the camera gives us an idea of what’s going on, then the third part is to take a locator, go outside, and locate where the problem is. The next thing you’ll see us do is put an “X” on the ground. That “X” is where the digging begins.
Grease is a tough one because your dishwasher puts it down the drain for you. Even if you scrape and rinse your plate before putting it in the dishwasher, you're still putting the grease down the drain. You can't get away from it. The best way to avoid it is just by being mindful. The best way to fix it is with a professional drain cleaning service.
If your toilets are really old and they're not flushing properly, even paper can get stuck. Generally, just being mindful of what you're putting into the toilet, if you’re taking medication and it messes with your bowel movements, flush twice just to be sure that everything cleared. Once again, if something gets into a drain that shouldn’t be there, the only way to get it out is to remove it, and that is best done by a professional.
The answer is simple: When that time comes, clean it.
The exact amount of time will be different for everyone. Some businesses can go six months, while some homeowners need a cleaning every six weeks. If you notice that something isn’t draining, it’s always best to call us and let us come out and review the situation.
