Pacific, 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 the symptoms are, 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, expert plumbing contractors have extensive experience working on Pacific homes' plumbing systems, and always carry the equipment to examine, clean, and repair your drains, for every job.
If you have a drain issue or any other plumbing problem, call us right away at 314-972-2233 or get in touch online to set up a repair. We're ready 24/7 and will send someone out as soon as possible.
Signs Your Pacific, MO, Home's Drain Needs Repairs:
Some signs that your home's drain needs repairs are obvious – for example, if you see a crack in the pipe or the drain itself, you know something needs to be repaired or replaced. Sometimes, though it's not obvious, and the warning signs could have different root causes.
Below are some of the main signs to watch out for. The more present in your home, the more likely that you'll need to call 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. Either way, it's often the result of a blockage, though with different types of debris. A plunger is a good fix for clogs, but if that doesn't clear the drain, there might be a deeper issue.
Foul Odors
Bad smells originating around your drain can have a variety of causes, some of which are more nefarious than others. If the scent isn't overly strong, it might just be that your drain needs to be cleaned. But if it's always present and/or gut-churning, you might be dealing 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 you probably don't have widespread issues. But if drains all over your house, or a specific section of it, are having issues, 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
Sometimes, the clog in one appliance shows up in a different one. For example, if your kitchen sink spits up water while the dishwasher is running, there's likely a blockage deeper in the plumbing that affects both drains. Clogs or blocks can also cause toilets to overflow.
Gurgling Sounds
It's common for Pacific, MO, homes to have a bit of gurgling in their pipes, but watch out for repeated, regular, or enduring 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 Pacific, MO, house's plumbing, but you haven't been able to track down the underlying cause, 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 identify issues like cracks, blockages, 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 Pacific, MO
When you see multiple of the signs above in your home's drains, it's all pointing towards broken drains or pipes. You'll want to call 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 Pacific, 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. They should last for decades if treated properly, but having acidic or high-mineral water can result in corrosion.
Hair
Hair from both humans and pets (if you have any) tends to come out and wash down the drain while cleaning. While it is slim and flimsy, if hair sticks together to form clumps, it can latch onto the pipe or drain and make it harder for water and other debris to flow past.
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 wash with an exorbitant amount, 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 at first, they'll very likely solidify deep in your drains or pipes, getting stuck and causing problems.
Food Waste
No matter how small they are, you shouldn't be throwing any 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, Pacific, MO, trees try to extend roots and eventually down into the pipe itself.
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 be hazardous to your health, harden after you use them, and harm 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 equipped 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:
- Avoid putting solids down the drain. Or anything from the list above. Solids get stuck and cause both blockages and friction.
- Use a Drain Cover/Strainer. This can prevent smaller solids from sneaking 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. This isn't always necessary, but can be especially helpful for high-acidity or mineral-dense water.
Following these steps will protect your Pacific, MO, drains from damage. 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 Pacific Drains
If you've got drain issues in Pacific, MO, no matter what is going on behind the scenes, Drain Cleaning St. Louis is ready for your call. Our licensed plumbers are ready for your home's needs, with extensive training and experience working on Pacific drains.
Since we got our start in 2011, we've provided high-quality plumbing services for Pacific, and focus on improving our service every year. Today, we are proud to have achieved both master plumber and master drainlayer status, and bring protection to your home in the form of insurance and bonds.
Call us at 314-972-2233 or reach out online to schedule a inspection or repair appointment now. We are ready for any for drain cleaning emergencies.
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