Preventing a Drain Clog
It might be time to call a plumber to come out and snake the drain if your toilet is clogged or if water starts to collect around your feet in the shower after a few minutes.
But is there a preventable strategy or tips that can be used?
Remember, The cost to have a drain professionally snaked ranges from $100 to $350 Depending on the drain, with an average cost of $125 with clean-out access (We do not charge for the service call, although some plumbers do.) The cost varies depending on what needs to be done, does it have cleanout access, etc.,
But this is comparable to what a plumber in San Diego or another area could charge for snaking a drain. While plumbers frequently offer a flat rate to snake a drain, if they find further problems while working on the job, you can anticipate paying additional labor fees and the cost of any required replacement parts. Occasionally, you can believe your drain needs to be snaked when something else is wrong!
How can I keep my home's drains from being clogged?
Don’t first use drain cleaners with chemicals. They are Harsh, even though they might sometimes assist in unclogging your pipes.
They destroy rubber washers etc. you may end up paying more in the long run if you have to replace them.
I will also include several ideas on preventing stoppages.
Prevention is preferable to treatment. Cleaning out your bathtub drains regularly, use a bathtub screen at the Home Depot; they sell them for a couple of dollars.
Not overloading your trash disposal.
I recommend not installing garbage disposals because you can get used to pouring food down the drain.
If you have a garbage disposal, try to run the water for a bit whenever you put food down the drain.
Yes, it shreds the food, but it will still build up further down the drain. And then you also have old plumbing piping. After many years these can have buildup from food.
And what happens with the buildup of food waste will stop up easier.
Do not pour oil in your kitchen sink it is better to pour in a plastic container and throw it in the trash. And possibly installing strainers over your drains to capture excess food waste before it enters your pipes and causes clogs are all ways to prevent blockages.
Call American Plumbing Co. at 619-723-1114 if you’re experiencing drain issues so we can schedule a FREE Estimate with one of our plumbing specialists.
