Why unclog a drain?
Is your toilet clogged or does the water go down too slowly? Do you smell foul odors coming from the plumbing in your home? Is your outdoor drain defective? Is sewage backing up in your basement? Do you hear strange noises coming from your pipes? Does the water drain painfully slowly from your sink, shower, basin or any of the other plumbing accessories in your home? If so, you’re undoubtedly facing a problem related to a clogged drain. This can eventually lead to serious problems, including major leaks, flooding and backflow, which will be very expensive to repair.
That’s why it’s so important to call on the services of a professional plumbing company as soon as possible. These experts possess all the necessary equipment, knowledge and expertise to unclog your drain quickly and efficiently.
Below, you’ll learn everything you should know about unclogging drains.
The causes of a clogged drain
A number of different things can result in a clogged drain. The main ones are as follows:
- Roots and branches of trees and other plants
- Leaves and other natural accumulations, such as sand, dirt, mud, sediment, etc.
- Accumulated deposits, such as grease, in the pipes
- A defective backflow valve
- A leaky pipe
- A sewer system malfunction
Why and how to unclog a drain
To prevent a clogged drain from worsening and causing significant flooding, a persistent musty smell or mold and mildew inside your home, it’s advisable to have your drain unclogged by professional plumbers so you can quickly regain full use of your bathroom or kitchen. The truth is that drain unclogging is a very complex process that requires experience and know-how—as well as the use of specific tools—to ensure that the work progresses under the best possible conditions and yields results that are flawless and long-lasting. Avoid expensive repair bills down the road by calling on the services of professionals as soon as you become aware of the signs of a clogged drain.
Professional plumbers are ideally equipped to identify the problem precisely by means of a camera inspection. This enables them to analyze the condition of sewer drains and French drains by facilitating the detection of any possible broken pipes or the origin of the obstruction inside the pipes. After conducting this meticulous inspection, they may propose several different solutions for unclogging your drains, including a pipe plug, a Roto Master or a pressure-jet drain cleaner. A pressure-jet drain cleaner, also called a “jetter,” produces a highly concentrated stream of water, giving it the unique ability to dislodge grease and sediment much more effectively than other professional tools. Professionals most often use this piece of equipment to unclog a drain.
Do you have a drainage problem in your home? Call on the experts at Roland Bourbonnais. They’ll arrive promptly to unclog your drain quickly and efficiently so you can once again enjoy a home that’s healthy and pleasant to live in.
