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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 Bio-Clean can help prevent slow drains and stoppages. Mike's Plumbing & Heating Service, Inc. can provide you with Bio-Clean and instruct you on how to use it! Click the following link to learn more about Bio-Clean . We strongly recommend the use of this safe, non-toxic, all natural alternative to harsh, damaging chemical based drain clearing products. Based on our own professional experience, we have found that, often, these chemical based drain clearers will eat away and corrode metal piping, causing you all sorts of repair issues! That is why you should ALWAYS let your plumber know when you have used one of these harsh chemicals BEFORE he does any work, so he can protect himself. Bio-Clean won't damage your plumbing, your fixtures, you or your plumber! It is so safe, you can actually ingest it, causing no harm to yourself. That is why it is a great thing to keep in your home if you have children or pets. It is safe in case of an exposure accident, and a great way to keep your drains running.
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.
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.
The Closet Auger... A Plumber's Best Friend
In the event of a total stoppage, you should call your plumber! We come to your home armed with the latest and most up-to-date equipment, which includes, among other items, a professional hand auger. This tool helps us to clear your drain causing no damage to your plumbing, assuming all is proper in your system. We also clean the rim jet and siphon jet holes, giving you a more efficient, stronger flush from your toilet. Call a professional like Mike's Plumbing & Heating Service, Inc. for help with drain clogs. We will be happy to come out to clear your drain stoppage. For serious or persistent issues that need more investigation we provide a video inspection service that utilizes a camera to visually inspect your sewer line for issues and breakage. Click video inspection for more information.
If you have a sump pump, hot water heater or are just concerned about water invasion in different areas of your home, see our section on Home Water Alarms, and how installation of one can stave off a water damage disaster in your home.
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