If you have a drain that is blocked and it just won’t drain very well, it can be a real nuisance. A clogged drain is not always a problem that people take care of right away because the majority of time it happens gradually. A clog is from some foreign object that is stuck for some reason or another in the drain or pipes that lead to the drain and sink and stops the water from flowing down. When you are ready to take care of the clog there are many reasons that you may want to contact a professional plumber. If the clog is deep in the drain or it is too clogged and needs to be snaked out you want to let a professional do it.
Orsack Plumbing has a list of the most common items that clog drains.
Foreign objects can clog your sink drain: If you have dropped a small object like a ring or a toy down the drain it can cause the drain to become clogged. There are some people that use the sink and toilet to get rid of food or debris that is not meant to go down the drain. These objects can slow the drain flow down and lead to more buildup around the object which can eventually cause the drain to stop draining all together.
Tree roots in drain pipes: You may keep all foreign objects away from your drains and still end up with a clogged drain. One of the culprits of many clogged drains is roots from plants and trees. Water is mainly flowing through the pipes and that is exactly what plants and trees are in search of. They will follow the moisture which may lead to your plumbing pipes. Most landscapers take those things into account when planting large trees but even the best planning can still lead to a clogged drain due to roots. This is a definite problem that needs to be handled by a professional plumber since many times the pipes need to be replaced if they are damaged.
Hair Clogged Shower or Bath Drain: Hair is constantly falling off your body either from shaving or brushing your hair. This hair can start to collect on the edges of the pipe and slowly build up so thick that water flow is restricted and you have a clogged drain. You can use a screen that is installed to help catch hair before it flows down the drain.
Does bar soap clog drains? It may surprise you to learn that the bar of soap that slipped out of your hands and straight down the drain can actually harden instead of dissolve! If you encounter this problem, try running hot water down the drain. If that doesn’t work, call a professional plumber like Orsack Plumbing Company!
