Union, MO, Drain Repair. Your shower doesn't drain right. Or your sink leaks every time you run water. Or water has started to back up one of your drains (the associated health risks make this an emergency). Whatever isn't working right, you're sure of one thing: There's a problem 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're equipped to clean and repair drain problems. Our licensed, expert plumbing technicians know the ins and outs of Union 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 get in touch online to set up a repair. We're ready 24/7 and can have someone out shortly.
Signs Your Union, 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 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 occuring in your plumbing, the more likely they will require 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. Watch out for sudden changes, but also keep an eye out for it gradually getting slow over time. Either way, it's likely the result of a blockage, though with different types of debris. You can try and unstick it with a plunger, but if that doesn't work, you could be facing a larger problem.
Foul Odors
Your drain could be smelling bad for lots of reasons, with varying degrees of risk. 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 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 you're noticing issues with multiple appliances in your home, that could be a sign of an issue deeper in 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
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
It's common for Union, MO, homes to have a bit of gurgling in their pipes, but watch out for frequent, regular, or long-lasting gurgles coming from your drains. Gurgles occur when air enters your pipes and is unable to find a way out. 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 Union, 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 see sections that are hidden from the naked eye and identify issues like cracks, blockages, 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 Union, 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 as well as advising on other preventative measures you can take to protect your home's plumbing. 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 Union, MO:
Wear and Tear
You can't completely prevent it entirely, but you can take steps to protect your pipes from excessive wear. Over time, your home's pipes will reach a point where they require repairs. With proper care, you shouldn't need to replace your pipes for more than a decade, but having highly acidic or mineral-dense water can cause corrosion.
Hair
Hair is one of the most common causes of shower and bath clogs. While it is slim and flimsy, 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 clog your drains and exacerbate other issues.
Greases, Fats, and Oils
Greases, fats, and oils make up some of the most common things people pour down their drains, but shouldn't. Even if they are liquid when they enter the drain, its common for them to solidify somewhere deep in your drains or pipes, creating blockages.
Food Waste
A garbage disposal can help, but ideally, 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, Union, 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, solidify into new blockages, and damage your pipes.
Whatever drain or pipe problem you're facing, you need a Union 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. No matter what the root cause is, 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:
- Avoid putting solids down the drain. Or anything from the list above. Any of these can pile up and cause both clogs and corrosion.
- 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 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. This is particularly helpful for water that is acidic and/or has a high mineral content.
Being proactive will protect your Union, MO, drains from clogs. 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 longer they'll last.
Drain Cleaning STL is Ready to Repair Your Union Drains
It doesn't matter what symptoms or cause(s) are behind your Union, MO, home's drain issues. Drain Cleaning St. Louis is prepared for the job. Our plumbing experts are fast and friendly, with extensive training and experience fixing Union drains.
We have been serving Union, MO homes since 2011, and focus on improving our service every year. Today, we are proud to have achieved both master plumber and master drainlayer status, and carry insurance/bonds to protect your home from any damage.
Reach us by phone at 314-972-2233 or schedule an appointment online to schedule a inspection or repair appointment now. We can help today for drain cleaning emergencies.
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