Clogged Drains Services for Residential Plumbing in Amarillo, TX

Your home’s drains don’t receive much recognition or attention, but they perform an important job every day. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Amarillo offers professional services for residential clogged drains for homeowners in Amarillo, TX. Our plumbing services will ensure your drains are working correctly, so you have all the water you need for the appliances in your home. Clogged drains are certainly a nuisance, but our professional plumbers can downgrade them to a minor inconvenience with our clogged drain cleaning service. We will visit your home and unclog your drain using the best technology in the plumbing industry, resolving your gurgling toilets, slow-draining sinks, or foul odors. Your home’s drains work together with the valves and pipes to ensure the smooth transfer of water and waste. We repair clogged sink drains and any other problems with your home’s plumbing. Learn more and get in touch with us today to request a job estimate.

What Makes Your Drains So Important?

Your plumbing system is complicated, and your drains may seem like a small part of it. While that may be true, your drains perform an important job day in and day out. A clogged drain will ensure you notice your drains, but you can depend on the team at Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Amarillo to perform drain cleaning services for clogged drains. The only job your drains have is to carry wastewater away from your home. That wastewater contains particles of debris, including dirt, dust, soap, food, and more. Those particles slow the flow of water and result in clogged drains. Don’t ignore a clogged drain because it can lead to back-ups in bathtubs, sinks, and toilets while causing foul odors and property damage. A problem with one drain in your house can result in problems with other drains, so be sure to contact us at the earliest sign of a clogged drain.

Signs You May Have a Clogged Drain

Sometimes you’ll notice a clogged drain right away, but other signs can be less obvious unless you know what to look for. You likely have a clogged drain if water gets backed up or stops flowing. Our professional plumbers perform drain cleaning services for clogged drains and begin with a thorough inspection before crafting the best solution to solve the problem. Schedule an appointment with us if you notice any of the following signs:

• Foul odors coming from drains
• Backed up toilets
• Puddles of water near laundry appliances, showers, sinks, or bathtubs
• Soggy areas of your lawn
• Sinks that drain slowly and make gurgling noises
• Bubbling sounds coming from toilets

We Clean & Repair All Types of Drains

All your home’s drains perform the same basic function, but each type of drain is different. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Amarillo offers residential clogged drain cleaning services for all types of drains in your home, including the following:

• Bathroom Drains – It’s easy for your bathroom drains to become clogged from a combination of hair and all the household products used in the room, such as soap and toothpaste. We recommend installing a drain cover for your bathroom sinks and bathtub to prevent hair from going down the drains. Run hot water while brushing your teeth to help prevent that toothpaste from hardening inside the pipes.
• Kitchen Drains – Cooking and washing dishes can easily lead to clogged kitchen drains due to grease, food particles, and oils. Try to avoid putting any oil or grease down your kitchen sink because they can harden inside the plumbing pipes. Avoid putting any bones, meat, or fibrous vegetables down your garbage disposal.
• Floor Drains – You may not pay much attention to your home’s floor drains, but they can get clogged easily. You can often find floor drains in basements, garages, and laundry rooms. Your floor drain can get clogged by dust, dirt, leaves, and other debris. A clogged floor drain can cause damage to your flooring, so be sure you have the drains cleaned out from time to time.

Trying to Unclog Drains Yourself

We recommend leaving drain unclogging to our professional plumbers, especially if you have a significant clog such as one caused by intruding tree roots. However, there are a few things homeowners can do to find out if they have a clog or try to clear a minor clog as a DIY solution. Be sure to give us a call if the following steps are ineffective or if you feel more comfortable leaving everything to our team:

• Prepare a kettle or pot of hot water if you have a slow-draining sink. Use the hot water to clear your clogged drain. This method may work if the clog was caused by hardened oils or fats.
• Carefully pour the hot water into the drain after all or most of the water has drained from the sink.
• Schedule routine drain inspections and cleanings as a preventative measure.
• Use a plunger and snake drain to attempt to unclog your drains. Start with your plunger, which can relocate the clog to the top of the drain. Next, use the snake to pull the clog out of the pipe.
• Throw away the clogged material in the trash because flushing it back down the pipes will result in another clog.

Schedule Professional Drain Cleaning Today

Now that you know more about clogged drains and why they require cleaning, it’s time to call in the professionals at Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Amarillo. Our plumbers have the experience, expertise, and equipment necessary to unclog even the worst of drains. Our preventative maintenance services are designed to save you time, money, and hassle in the future. Contact us today to schedule service or request a job estimate.

 Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions

If you notice any problems with your drains or pipes, having them checked is essential. To help you determine when it's the right time to reach out to us, we've compiled some frequently asked questions from our customers:

Why Does My Drain Keep Clogging? 

If your drains constantly clog after you've tried to fix them, there may be a deeper problem. Sewer lines that are blocked will continually backflow water into your system until they are cleaned or repaired. We are happy to help clear your sewage lines so you can enjoy convenient living. 

When Should I Call for a Clogged Drain? 

Sometimes, the water in your home may not flow down the drain as expected, signaling a potential issue. Here are some warning signs to be aware of, indicating it's time to reach out to us:

• Water drains slowly, leaving small puddles behind.
• Using the bathroom sink causes bubbling in the toilet.
• Water pools around your shower, bathtub, or sink drains.
• Unusual noises come from the drain when the washing machine or dishwasher is used.
• Foul odors, such as sewage or spoiled food, emanate from any drain.

Is Drain Cleaner Safe for Pipes?

Clogged drains happen often, but you can clear them without much trouble. Occasionally, the blockage can be stubborn and require extra effort to remove. Shower drains can get clogged with hair, soap residue, or other debris. In these situations, a drain snake can be a helpful tool. Some individuals might consider using drain cleaners, but we advise using them sparingly because they can harm your pipes in the long run.

What Causes Clogged Drains? 

Drain clogs happen over time for several reasons. This can be caused by grease, hair, food particles, soap scum, trash, and other debris building up in your system. Sometimes, factors out of your control can cause a sewer system to back up. One of the biggest reasons is natural intrusion from tree roots that break through a pipe's barriers and grow inside it. 

Do Coffee Grounds Cause Clogged Drains? 

Coffee grounds tend to clump up with water rather than break down into particles that can easily flow through drains. Because of this, they can cause your drains to clog over time. You should always dispose of coffee grounds in your garbage can or compost.

How Can I Prevent Plumbing Issues? 

To avoid your drains from becoming blocked, it's vital to pay attention to them and deal with any issues promptly when you spot them. This can include routinely checking your pipes and being watchful for signs that your system could be in trouble.