If there is one issue with plumbing that can cause a major headache it is a drain that is clogged so bad that water cannot get through on its journey to where it needs to be. In fact, this is the number one reason that customers call a plumber and want help right away.
There are a variety of ways that a drain can become clogged and it can sometimes be difficult to determine just what the culprits are in your home. The best way to avoid a clogged drain is to prevent it altogether by paying close attention to just what is in the water that you are sending down into the pipes of your home.
Clogged Kitchen Drain Culprits
The drain that seems to be more clone to clogging than any other drain in the home is the one located in the kitchen sink. A clogged drain in the kitchen is usually pretty easy to find because it often happens just mere feet from the actual opening. The most common component of clogging in the kitchen is food of some sort. Grease, oils, and other grimy food particles are the most common reason that these drains will not remain free flowing. many homeowners allow these particles through their drains without even realizing what they are doing. It can be in dishwater, drained from the food they have cooked, or debris leftover from a garbage disposal.
Bathroom Drainage Problems
If the bathroom sink is refusing to drain, the main suspect is usually hair. Humans have hair all over their bodies that they are constantly trying to clean and shave. A lot of the hair that comes from our bodies will end up in the drain and can cause major clogs over time. It is best to use a hair trap or screen in each drain where any grooming is performed.
Toilet Clogs
A clogged toilet van be a huge issue in homes that have small children. This is because small children simply love seeing things disappear down the magical hole. Clogged toilet drain lines are most often found to be caused by toys and other household objects that have no reason to be where they are.
Drain Right Services see this problem often and advise that keeping a lock on their toilet lid is a good idea in homes where there are small children
