Drain Clogs... The No. 1 Reason a Plumber is Called.

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Overall, Plumbers probably get more calls to open clogged drains than any other service.

Bathroom Clogs

Assuming the drainage lines were piped properly, tubs and showers usually have hair as the main cause of their stoppages. Physical removal of hair is best. The regular use of a safe enzyme based drain cleaner product such as BioClean can help prevent slow drains and stoppages. Also some other common causes are foreign objects, fixture failure, soap scum and body oil.

Kitchen Clogs

The most often clogged drain is the kitchen sink. Kitchen sink stoppages are usually caused by liquid fats, emulsified by warm soapy dishwater and then carried through the drainpipes. As the water cools, it proceeds down the drain and leaves the fatty deposits along the piping. A film of grease forms on the pipe wall and so on. Coffee grounds, egg shells, etc add to this accumulation layer until the pipe becomes impassible. Also possible causes are foreign objects, soap scum and dull garbage disposal blades.

We recommend that you pour excess grease into a tin can, not down the sink drain. When using a garbage disposal, always let sufficient cold water run to carry the particles down and into the main line to prevent buildup in the smaller waste lines.

Don't forget your Utility Room could have some clogs as well. Some of the factors could be foreign objects, lint, oils, dirt and debris just to name a few.

The Plunger... A Plumber's Best Friend

In the event of a total stoppage, you should have a plunger (with a large rubber suction cup with a wooden handle). Cup it tightly over the drain and plunge it vigorously several times. It is best to try to use the suction cycle rather than the pressure cycle of the plunger. What we mean is that one "should" push slowly, make sure the plunger is sealed to the drain and then pull quickly on the plunger. This tends to loosen rather than pack down the stoppage. If it is a double drain sink, make sure you seal the other drain so water will not splash out into the other bowl or on you. Drain piping can also be cleaned by removing the J-bend on the trap below the fixture.

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Some major problems of drain issues could be Tree Roots.

Call our Professional Plumbers today if you are having slow drains or sewers.

What dangers lie in wait to strike in your plumbing system?

Plumbing emergencies can happen without warning.

Without you even being aware of it cracks and crevices can start to give way in your pipes. Once that happens, it’s only a matter of time before a costly and messy repair is necessary.

Fortunately, you can take steps to keep this from ever happening. Think of going to the doctor. By detecting a disease early enough, you have a chance to cure it before it causes serious damage to your body.

With Drainvision, you have the opportunity to detect a problem before it causes serious damage to your plumbing system.

Drainvision allows you to see your plumbing system from the inside out to detect anything that may pose a risk.

There are certain potential problems that might be invisible without Drainvision. A tiny crack may be starting to develop in the main artery of your plumbing system, your main drain line.

Left undetected, that tiny crack could transform into an unsightly and extensive repair and a major headache when it collapses or bursts, forcing you to dig up your front lawn to fix it.

With preventative measures now, you’ll be able to help avoid costly hassle down the road. Have your system checked with Drainvision today to make sure there are no dangers waiting to strike when you least expect them.

Contact Ben Franklin Plumbing, the Charlotte plumbing leader, at (704) 461-1700 today!