When clogged drains become a frequent occurrence, it’s important to find what’s causing repetitive blockages. Once you know why your drains keep getting clogged, you can take action to prevent these issues in the future. You’ll avoid future plumbing repairs and extend the lifetime of the equipment through better drain care.
Learn about the issues that could be affecting your plumbing system and what you can do about them.
1. Soap Scum Builds a Barrier in Your Drains
It can be difficult to diagnose the cause of clogged drains in your shower. It’s important to realize that hard water causes the accumulation of soap scum. As this residue builds up in your drains, it will catch hair and form a web-like barrier that traps water. You can solve this problem by installing a mesh hair catcher over your shower’s drain opening.
2. Foreign Objects Block Drains
Every pipe in your system serves a specific purpose, and this reduces the likelihood of blockages and damage. For example, you can reduce your risk of needing trenchless sewer repair by removing trees that are growing near your home. Inside your home, you can reduce clogged drains by only flushing the intended waste through that system.
What Can You Flush Down Your Toilet?
Aside from human waste, you should only flush bathroom tissue through your toilet drains. While toilet drains are slightly larger than sink drains, they can’t accommodate paper towels, feminine hygiene products, or any other paper products. Even something as small as dental floss can snag in the line and lead to drain clogs.
3. Garbage Disposals Can’t Process All Food Scraps
You’ll prevent the need for professional plumbing service by limiting the food scraps you send through your garbage disposal. Avoid hard food, including bones, fruit pits, and nut shells. Oil and grease will quickly form blockages.
You can use the garbage disposal for soft foods (yogurt, pudding, etc.), small quantities of cooked pasta, fruit rinds, soft vegetables, and beverages.
4. Clogged Drains Require More Than Snaking
When unclogging drains, your plumber will use a snake to clear the blockage. While this will restore the flow of wastewater, it won’t completely solve the problem. The inner lining of the pipe will still have the sediment and debris buildup that led to the blockage. For a more lasting solution, ask your plumber to provide drain cleaning services.
What Is Drain Cleaning?
When your plumber provides drain cleaning, it removes the buildup of sediment, grease, and debris inside your drain pipes. They will use hydrojetting to flush high-pressure water through the system.
The pressure loosens debris, and the water carries it out to the sewer line. After drain cleaning, you’ll notice that your sinks, toilets, and shower drain faster.
Protect Your Plumbing With Professional Maintenance Services
When you partner with Holloway Plumbing, we’ll provide the professional services you need to protect your plumbing system. We can clear clogs and perform drain cleaning to ensure your drains deliver efficient flow. Use our wide range of repair services to solve all of your plumbing problems. Contact us to schedule service today.
