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Town and Country, MO, Drain Repair. Your toilet isn't flushing properly. Or your garbage disposal is leaking water. Or your basement drain is pushing sewage up into your home (without prompt repair, this will turn into an emergency). Whatever isn't working right, you know one thing: Something's wrong with your drain.

If you're worried about trying to fix this yourself, don't panic – we can help. At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we want to help you keep your drains in both clean and working condition. Our licensed, skillful plumbing contractors have extensive experience working on Town and Country homes' plumbing systems, and are prepared to make repairs at any job, even if it was originally just a cleaning.

Something up with your pipes? If so, call us right away at 314-972-2233 or reach out online to schedule an inspection. We're ready 24/7 and can handle emergency, same-day requests.

Warning Signs That Your Town and Country, 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 be due to a different issue with your home's pipes.

That all said, knowing the different signs is important to identifying the problem correctly. The more occuring in your plumbing, the more likely they will require 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 with different types of debris. Sometimes the clog can be cleared with a plunger, but if that doesn't work, there might be a deeper issue.

Foul Odors

Foul drain smells could originate from several sources, 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 constant and/or sickening, 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 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, that could be a sign of an issue deeper in the pipes. Similarly, if blockages keep occurring over and over again, that's a sign that more significant repairs are needed.

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. Plumbing issues that block the pipes can also cause toilets to overflow.

Gurgling Sounds

The occasional gurgling sound isn't anything to panic about, but watch out for frequent, persistent, 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. 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 Town and Country, MO, house's plumbing, but you haven't been able to track down the underlying cause, 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 find problems like cracks, blockages, and tree roots. With regular drain camera inspections, we can stop smaller issues from growing into larger ones.

Common Causes of Drain Problems in Town and Country, 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 Town and Country, 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 bring about corrosion.

Hair

Hair is one of the most common causes of shower and bath clogs. While it is slim and flimsy, if hair bunches up, it can stick to the side of the pipe or drain and make it harder for water and other debris to flow past.

Soap

Some soap types, particularly bar soaps, are prone to causing clogs. If you wash with an exorbitant amount, the soap runoff will latch onto minerals in the water, forming scum that can restrict your drains and worsen other problems.

Greases, Fats, and Oils

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 somewhere in your drains or pipes, creating blockages.

Food Waste

No matter how small they are, you'll want to avoid sending 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 adding to the blockage. When sewage leaks in your yard, Town and Country, MO, trees tend 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, 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 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. Whatever we find when we inspect your drain, we're prepared 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 those, here are some steps you can take to protect your drains:

Don't put solids down the drain. Or anything other than water and toilet paper. These materials can collect 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 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 Town and Country, MO, drains from needing frequent repairs. There will still be things that slip through, but the more you take care of your home's drains, water, and sewer lines, the longer they'll last.

Drain Cleaning STL is Ready to Repair Your Town and Country Drains

If you've got drain issues in Town and Country, 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 caring for Town and Country drains.

We have been serving Town and Country, MO homes 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 bring protection to your home in the form of insurance and bonds.

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

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