Mehlville, MO, Drain Repair. Your shower doesn't drain right. Or your laundry room has stagnant water on the floor. Or your sewer drain is flowing in the wrong direction (without prompt repair, this will turn into an emergency). Whatever problems you're seeing, you're sure of one thing: Something's wrong with your drain.
Let a professional help you out. At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we're equipped to clean and repair drain problems. Our licensed, expert plumbing contractors are well-practiced with Mehlville homes' pipe 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 right away at 314-972-2233 or contact us online to set up a repair. We're available 24/7 and can have someone out shortly.
Indicators Your Mehlville, 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. But with your home's plumbing system all interconnected, some drain problem indicators could be due to a different issue with your home's pipes.
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 that you'll need to call 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. Either way, it's probably due to a blockage, though with different types of debris. Sometimes the clog can be cleared with a plunger, but if that doesn't clear the drain, it's possible that something else is causing the problem.
Foul Odors
Bad smells originating around your drain can have a variety of causes, some of which are more nefarious than others. If the smell isn't too pungent, it could just mean that your drain needs to be cleaned. But if it's always there and/or gut-churning, you might be dealing with sewage backup, mold, or bacterial growth. These all can happen after major leaks or other issues with your home's plumbing.
Multiple or Recurring Clogged Lines
If only one appliance is clogged, then most likely, your home's overall plumbing system is fine. But if multiple drains in your house are clogged and draining slowly, there could be something wrong further down the pipes. Similarly, if blockages keep occurring over and over again, it's more likely that something is broken and not functioning correctly.
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. Clogs or blocks can also cause toilets to overflow.
Gurgling Sounds
It's common for Mehlville, 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 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 you're noticing these signs in your Mehlville, MO, house's plumbing, but you don't know what the root cause is, a drain camera inspection can find the cause. By inserting a state-of-the-art camera into your drains, we can examine deep into the pipe and locate issues like cracks, clogs, 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 Mehlville, MO
When you see multiple of the signs above in your home's drains, it's all pointing towards broken drains or pipes. 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 Mehlville, MO:
Wear and Tear
Wear and tear is inevitable, though there are things you can do to minimize its effects on your pipes. Over time, your home's pipes will reach a point where they require repairs. Most pipe materials can last over twenty years, or even double that, but having acidic or high-mineral 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 may look thin and harmless, if hair sticks together to form clumps, it can attach itself to 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. When used excessively, the soap runoff will combine with water minerals, forming scum that can restrict your drains and worsen other problems.
Grease/Oil
It's common for people to dispose of oils, greases, and fats in their kitchen sink, but that can be very bad for your drains and plumbing. Even if they are liquid when you pour them down, they'll very likely solidify deep in your drains or pipes, making clogs and causing friction.
Food Waste
A garbage disposal can help, but ideally, it's a bad idea to send food products down your drain, as the solids tend to form blockages. Compost it or toss it out instead.
Tree Roots
Even though there's typically another root cause, particularly with sewer lines, tree roots could be adding to the blockage. When sewage leaks in your yard, Mehlville, MO, trees tend to extend roots to that area for the water and nutrients.
Over-the-Counter Drain Cleaners
This last one surprises some folks, but over-the-counter drain cleaners often do more harm than good. They can cause health risks, create new clogs, and damage your pipes.
If you're facing draining or plumbing issues in Mehlville, call 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 prepared to help you fix it.
How to Prevent Drain Problems
Fixing a drain problem is great, but it's always better to prevent it from occurring in the first place. Regular inspections help, but between them, it's important to take steps to protect your drains from clogs and damage:
- Don't put solids down the drain. Same goes for grease and oils. Any of these can pile up and cause both clogs and corrosion.
- Use a Drain Cover/Strainer. This can protect your drain from anything that accidentally tries to flow down.
- Clean Drain Covers/Strainers Regularly. Let them get dirty and they'll overflow, leading back to clogs.
- 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.
Following these steps will protect your Mehlville, MO, drains from needing frequent repairs. Sometimes, your drains will still need to be repaired, but the more you take care of your home's drains, water, and sewer lines, the better they will function, without needing as many repairs.
Drain Cleaning STL is Ready to Repair Your Mehlville Drains
It doesn't matter what symptoms or cause(s) are behind your Mehlville, MO, home's drain issues. Drain Cleaning St. Louis is ready to help. Our licensed plumbers are ready for your home's needs, with extensive training and experience fixing Mehlville drains.
We've been in operation since 2011, and focus on improving our service every year. Today, we are proud to be licensed as a master plumber and drainlayer, and bring protection to your home in the form of insurance and bonds.
Call us now at 314-972-2233 or contact us online to schedule a checkup or repair appointment now. We will send someone out right away for drain cleaning emergencies.
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