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Ellisville, MO, Drain Repair. Your toilet isn't flushing properly. Or your laundry room has stagnant water on the floor. Or water has started to back up one of your drains (without prompt repair, this will turn into an emergency). Whatever the symptoms are, you know one thing: You need to fix your drain.

Let a professional help you out. At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we want to help you keep your drains in both clean and working condition. Our licensed, expert plumbing technicians are well-practiced with Ellisville homes' pipe systems, and are prepared to make repairs at any job, even if it was originally just a cleaning.

If you have a drain issue or any other plumbing problem, call us today at 314-972-2233 or get in touch online to schedule an inspection. We're available 24/7 and will send someone out as soon as possible.

Indicators Your Ellisville, MO, Home's Drain Is in Need of Repairs:

Sometimes, you know that your drain needs to be repaired. If it's just stopped working and the water is pooling, something's wrong and needs to be fixed. Sometimes, though it's not obvious, and the warning signs could actually be caused by a different plumbing issue.

Below are some of the main signs to watch out for. The more occuring in your plumbing, the more likely they will require professional plumbing services to come out and fix the issue.

Slow Drains

When your drains are slow, it's a sign of a problem. It's as simple as that. This can occur either suddenly or slowly over time. In either case, it's likely due to a clog, though there is a wide variety of substances that can cause your drain to slow. A plunger is a good fix for clogs, but if that doesn't help, it's possible that something else is causing the problem.

Foul Odors

Bad smells originating around your drain can have a variety of causes, with varying degrees of risk. If the smell isn't too pungent, it might just be that your drain needs to be cleaned. But if it's constant and/or nauseating, it could be a sign of sewage backup, mold, or bacterial growth. These can be the result of a serious problem with your home's plumbing.

Multiple or Recurring Clogged Lines

If it's just one sink, your shower, or your toilet that's clogged, then there's a good chance that the issue is with the single appliance. But if you're noticing issues with multiple appliances in your home, you might be facing a break or clog deep in your home's plumbing. Similarly, if cleaning the drain is ineffective, there's a higher chance that something needs to be repaired, rather than just cleaned.

Water Backing Up or Overflowing

Don't assume that the appliance which is having trouble draining is also the source of the clog. For example, your toilet line could be blocked, and when you try to flush, the water can't reach the sewer. Instead, it diverts back up your pipes and can come out the drain of your shower or sink. An overflowing toilet is also likely the result of a clog.

Gurgling Sounds

The occasional gurgling sound isn't anything to panic about, but pay attention to frequent, consistent, or enduring gurgles coming from your drains. Gurgles occur when air enters your pipes and is unable to find a way out. You could be facing either a broken pipe letting extra air in, a block stopping it from getting out, or both.

If your Ellisville, MO, home is showing any of the above symptoms, but you're not sure about the cause of the problem, a drain camera inspection can find the cause. By inserting a state-of-the-art camera into your drains, we can see sections that are hidden from the naked eye and find problems like cracks, blocks, and tree roots. With regular drain camera inspections, we can stop smaller issues from growing into larger ones.

Common Causes of Drain Problems in Ellisville, MO

If you're noticing several of the symptoms above, your drain probably needs to be repaired. For serious issues, it's important to bring in a plumber for professional drain cleaning and repair services in order to solve the issue and prevent it from coming back. Here are some of the main causes we've seen for drain problems in Ellisville, MO:

Wear and Tear

Wear and tear is inevitable, though there are things you can do to minimize its effects on your pipes. After enough usage, you'll find that at least one of your home's pipes will need repairs. With proper care, you shouldn't need to replace your pipes for more than a decade, but having acidic or high-mineral water can cause corrosion.

Hair

Hair from both humans and pets (if you have any) tends to come out and wash down the drain while cleaning. Even though it's not particularly bulky, if hair sticks together to form clumps, it can stick to the side of the pipe or drain and catch other debris.

Soap

While most people don't think much of soap as it washes down the drain, it's actually a common cause for drain problems. If you use too much, the soap runoff will combine with water minerals, forming scum that can clog your drains and exacerbate other issues.

Grease/Fat

Greases, fats, and oils make up some of the most common things people pour down their drains, but shouldn't. Even if they are liquid when they enter the drain, these substances will probably solidify somewhere in your drains or pipes, making clogs and causing friction.

Food Waste

No matter how small they are, you'll want to avoid sending food products down your drain, as the solids form the basis of clogs. Compost it or toss it out instead.

Tree Roots

While they're normally not the original issue, particularly with sewer lines, tree roots could be exacerbating the issue. When sewage leaks in your yard, Ellisville, MO, trees tend to extend roots and eventually down into the pipe itself.

Over-the-Counter Drain Cleaners

In spite of their name, the drain cleaners you buy at the grocery store may actually do more harm than good. They can cause health risks, harden after you use them, and harm your pipes.

If you're facing draining or plumbing issues in Ellisville, call a drain expert to unclog your drains and repair them. At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, our goal is to get your pipes back to working order, whether they need to be cleaned, repaired, or replaced. Regardless of what problem you're facing, we're ready to help you fix it.

How to Prevent Drain Problems

Whether you've just paid for water damage you wish you'd avoided or you are just trying to be proactive, there are things you can do to prevent drain problems. Regular inspections help, but between those, here are some steps you can take to protect your drains:

Don't put solids down the drain. Same goes for grease and oils. Any of these can pile up and cause both blockages and wear.
Use a Drain Cover/Strainer. This can protect your drain from anything that accidentally tries to flow down.
Clean Drain Covers/Strainers Regularly. Don't let them wear out prematurely – cleaning and caring for the covers is almost as important as doing so for the drains themselves.
Run hot (not boiling) water down your drains regularly. Hot water can help melt some contaminants, like oils or fats, and help them move along. Boiling water can damage your pipes, though.
Use a water softener or filter. If your water is particularly acidic or mineral-dense, softening it protects your pipes.

Being proactive will protect your Ellisville, MO, drains from needing frequent repairs. There will still be things that slip through, but the better you watch out for your home's drains, water, and sewer lines, the longer they'll last.

Drain Cleaning STL is Ready to Repair Your Ellisville Drains

Whether only one of your drains is clogged, or your whole Ellisville, MO house is experiencing water backups Drain Cleaning St. Louis is ready to act fast and repair it. Our plumbing experts act quickly and curtiously, with extensive training and experience working on Ellisville drains.

We've been in operation since 2011, and have made a difference in hundreds of customers' lives. Today, we are proud to have achieved both master plumber and master drainlayer status, and ensure that your home is given the care it deserves.

Get a hold of us at 314-972-2233 or schedule an appointment online to schedule a evaluation or repair appointment now. We can help today for drain cleaning emergencies.

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