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Kirkwood, MO, Drain Repair. Your shower doesn't drain right. Or your sink leaks every time you run water. Or your sewer drain is flowing in the wrong direction (this could even be an emergency). Whatever isn't working right, you know one thing: You need to fix your drain.

Don't face these issues alone. At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we're equipped to clean and repair drain problems. Our licensed, skillful plumbing technicians know the ins and outs of Kirkwood homes' pipework systems, and always carry the equipment to examine, clean, and repair your drains, for every job.

If there's anything wrong with your home's plumbing system, call us now at 314-972-2233 or ping us online for assistance. We're available 24/7 and can handle emergency, same-day requests.

Signs Your Kirkwood, MO, Home's Drain Requires 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.

That all said, knowing the different signs is important to identifying the problem correctly. The more occuring in your plumbing, the more likely that you'll need to call professional plumbing services to come out and fix the issue.

Slow Drains

Watch out for your drains not working as fast as they used to. This can occur either suddenly or slowly over time. Either way, it's often the result of a clog, though there is a wide variety of substances that can cause your drain to slow. You can try and unstick it with a plunger, but if that doesn't clear the drain, there might be a deeper issue.

Foul Odors

Your drain could be smelling bad for lots of reasons, some of which are more nefarious than others. If it's not bad, it could just mean that your drain needs to be cleaned. But if it's always there and/or nauseating, it could be a sign of sewage backup, mold, or bacterial growth. These backups and growths can be indicators of major breaks in your home's sewer and/or water lines.

Multiple or Recurring Clogged Lines

If it's just one sink, your shower, or your toilet that's clogged, then most likely, your home's overall plumbing system is fine. But if drains all over your house, or a specific section of it, are having issues, 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

It's common for Kirkwood, MO, homes to have a bit of gurgling in their pipes, but be wary of frequent, regular, or lasting gurgles coming from your drains. Gurgles are the sound of air getting stuck in your pipes and not being able to escape properly. This can be either from a blockage or because of a broken pipe letting extra air in.

If you're noticing these signs in your Kirkwood, MO, house's plumbing, but you're not sure about the cause of the problem, a drain camera inspection can give you answers. By inserting a state-of-the-art camera into your drains, we can view the pipe's condition behind walls and identify issues like cracks, blocks, and tree roots. Regular inspections can also help prevent issues or catch small problems before they turn into big ones.

Common Causes of Drain Problems in Kirkwood, MO

When you see multiple of the signs above in your home's drains, it's all pointing towards broken drains or pipes. Calling a plumber gives you top quality drain cleaning and repair services in order to solve the issue and prevent it from coming back. We're prepared for anything that we find in your home's plumbing. These are some of the root causes for drain issues that we often find in Kirkwood, MO:

Wear and Tear

The first cause is, unfortunately, the hardest to avoid: wear and tear. After enough usage, you'll find that at least one of your home's pipes will need repairs. Most pipe materials can last over twenty years, or even double that, but having highly acidic or mineral-dense water can lead to corrosion.

Hair

Hair isn't permanently attached to our bodies, and it's common for a few strands to come off while washing. While it is slim and flimsy, if hair bunches up, it can attach itself to the pipe or drain and catch other debris.

Soap

Some soap types, particularly bar soaps, are prone to causing clogs. If you use too much, the soap runoff will solidify when it makes contact with minerals in the water, forming scum that can restrict your drains and worsen other problems.

Grease/Oil

Many people pour oil, grease, and fats down the drain without realizing the harm they are doing to their pipes. Even if they are liquid when they enter the drain, these substances will probably solidify somewhere in your drains or pipes, getting stuck and causing problems.

Food Waste

Even if you use a garbage disposal, you shouldn't be throwing any food products down your drain, as the solids tend to form blockages. Compost it or toss it out instead.

Tree Roots

If the issue is further down your pipes, particularly with sewer lines, tree roots could be making the problem worse. When sewage leaks in your yard, Kirkwood, MO, trees try to extend roots to that area for the water and nutrients.

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 damage your pipes.

When you're up against any of these drain issues, you should contact a drain expert to unclog your drains and repair them. At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we handle more than just drain cleaning – we'll get to the bottom of whatever's causing it and can fix it for you, too. 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. Or anything from the list above. 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 helps dislodge matter that's stuck to the sides of your pipes. 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 Kirkwood, MO, drains from damage. There will still be things that slip through, but the better you take care of your home's drains, water, and sewer lines, the fewer repairs they will need.

Drain Cleaning STL is Ready to Repair Your Kirkwood Drains

If you've got drain issues in Kirkwood, MO, no matter what is going on behind the scenes, Drain Cleaning St. Louis is equipped for the task. Our licensed plumbers are ready for your home's needs, with extensive training and experience working on Kirkwood drains.

Since we got our start in 2011, we've provided high-quality plumbing services for Kirkwood, and have made a difference in hundreds of customers' lives. Today, we are proud of our status as a master plumber and drainlayer, and ensure that your home is given the care it deserves.

Call us now at 314-972-2233 or contact us online to schedule a inspection or repair appointment now. We can help today for drain cleaning emergencies.

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