Gray Summit, MO, Drain Repair. Your shower doesn't drain right. Or your laundry room has stagnant water on the floor. Or water has started to back up one of your drains (the associated health risks make this an emergency). Whatever problems you're seeing, you're sure of one thing: There's a problem with your drain.
Don't face these issues alone. At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we're equipped to clean and repair drain problems. Our licensed, knowledgeable plumbing technicians have extensive experience working on Gray Summit homes' plumbing systems, and always carry the equipment to examine, clean, and repair your drains, for every job.
Something up with your pipes? If so, call us today at 314-972-2233 or contact us online to schedule an inspection. We're ready 24/7 and can handle emergency, same-day requests.
Indicators Your Gray Summit, 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 have different root causes.
Because of this, it's important to be informed on the different symptoms of drain issues, from obvious to subtle. The more that you notice, the more likely they will require professional plumbing services to come out and fix the issue.
Slow Drains
Sometimes, it just means that they need to be cleaned. Other times, slow drains are a sign of a deeper problem. Watch out for sudden changes, but also keep an eye out for it gradually getting slow over time. Regardless, it's probably due to a clog, though with different types of debris. Sometimes the clog can be cleared with a plunger, but if that doesn't help, you could be facing a larger problem.
Foul Odors
Your drain could be smelling bad for lots of reasons, some of which are more nefarious than others. If the scent isn't overly strong, it could just mean that your drain needs to be cleaned. But if it's persistent and/or gut-churning, there's a risk your pipes are struggling with 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 multiple drains in your house are clogged and draining slowly, there could be something wrong further down the pipes. Similarly, if cleaning the drain is ineffective, that's a sign that more significant repairs are needed.
Water Backing Up or Overflowing
Sometimes, the clog in one appliance shows up in a different one. For example, if your laundry room sink is backing up water while you are running the washing machine, there's probably a block somewhere in the room's plumbing that affects both appliances. An overflowing toilet is also likely the result of a clog.
Gurgling Sounds
Most Gray Summit homes' plumbing systems, even ones in good repair, will gurgle occasionally, but watch out for repeated, regular, or long-lasting gurgles coming from your drains. Gurgles are the sound of air getting stuck in your pipes and not being able to escape properly. Clogs can get in the way of air in much the same way they stop water from flowing, and cracks in the pipes will let extra air in.
If you're noticing these signs in your Gray Summit, MO, house's plumbing, but you're not sure about the cause of the problem, a drain camera inspection can be a big help. By inserting a state-of-the-art camera into your drains, we can view the pipe's condition behind walls and find problems like cracks, blocks, and tree roots. When you regularly examine your pipes with a drain camera, you're protecting your home's plumbing proactively and setting up your home for long-term health.
Common Causes of Drain Problems in Gray Summit, MO
You can probably guess it, but the more signs that something's wrong with your home's plumbing, the more likely you need repairs. For serious issues, it's important to bring in a plumber for professional drain cleaning and repair services that can fix the problem and guard your home against repeat issues. Here are some of the main causes we've seen for drain problems in Gray Summit, 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. They should last for decades if treated properly, but having highly acidic or mineral-dense water can bring about corrosion.
Hair
Hair isn't permanently attached to our bodies, and it's common for a few strands to come off while washing. Even though it's not particularly bulky, if hair bunches up, it can latch onto the pipe or drain and make it harder for water and other debris to flow past.
Soap
Despite the fact that it's intended to go down the drain, some soaps, mostly bar soaps, can create drain issues. If you use too much, the soap runoff will combine with water minerals, forming scum that can clog your drains and worsen other problems.
Grease/Fat
Unfortunately, a lot of people don't know that you're not supposed to send fats, oils, or greases down your drains. Even if they are liquid at first, these substances will probably solidify deep in your drains or pipes, making clogs and causing friction.
Food Waste
Even if you use a garbage disposal, it's a bad idea to send food products down your drain, as the solids can easily get stuck. 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 making the problem worse. When sewage leaks in your yard, Gray Summit, MO, trees try 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 release dangerous fumes, create new clogs, and corrode your pipes.
When you're up against any of these drain issues, you should contact a drain expert to unclog your drains and fix them. At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we specialize in helping your drains and can help with any other plumbing issues. No matter what the root cause is, we're ready to help you fix it.
How to Prevent Drain Problems
We get it – plumbing repairs are no fun to go through. Between the expenses and the initial stress, we'd all like to avoid broken drains. Regular inspections help, but between checkups, try to follow the below rules to keep your drains in good condition:
- Avoid putting solids down the drain. Or anything other than water and toilet paper. Any of these can pile up and cause both blocks and friction.
- Use a Drain Cover/Strainer. This can catch small bits of solid waste that you didn't even realize were flowing down your drain.
- 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 loosen and break off clogs that have formed in your drains. 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.
Following these steps will protect your Gray Summit, MO, drains from clogs. There will still be things that slip through, but the more you watch out for your home's drains, water, and sewer lines, the fewer repairs they will need.
Drain Cleaning STL is Ready to Repair Your Gray Summit Drains
If you've got drain issues in Gray Summit, MO, no matter what is going on behind the scenes, Drain Cleaning St. Louis is prepared for the job. Our licensed plumbers are ready for your home's needs, with extensive training and experience working on Gray Summit drains.
Since we got our start in 2011, we've provided high-quality plumbing services for Gray Summit, and focus on improving our service every year. Today, we are proud to be licensed as a master plumber and drainlayer, and ensure that your home is given the care it deserves.
Call us at 314-972-2233 or reach out online to schedule a drain cleaning or repair appointment now. We will send someone out right away for drain cleaning emergencies.
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