Drain Clog Repair Service in Escondido & Nearby Areas

There is a vast array of different factors that can cause or contribute to clogged drains. Recognizing and avoiding these problems is the first step toward doing your proactive drain maintenance as a homeowner. Some of the most common culprits of clogged drains include:

• Grease - Greases, oils, and fats that appear completely liquid in a hot pan will quickly solidify when they are rinsed down the kitchen sink and mixed with the cold water in your drain pipes. Grease clogs can be some of the hardest-to-clean obstructions due to their texture, consistency, and ability to travel far down the drain before solidifying. The nature of these greasy blobs also makes them good at growing by “catching” other non-grease particles.
• Hair - Hair naturally ends up in drains, but hair is also detrimental to drain function. Even if you’re diligent about cleaning up properly after haircuts and shaves, loose strands of hair can accumulate in your drain pipes and lead to blockages over time. Homeowners with large families and entrepreneurs operating pet grooming businesses are two common victims of extreme hair buildup, but a hair-based clog can happen to anyone.
• Soap Scum - Soaps, cleaners, and beauty products might appear to wash down the drain without a problem in your hot shower, but many popular products leave behind stubborn residue that builds into sticky, waxy deposits over time and restricts the flow of water through your drain.
• Food - Food doesn’t have to be full of grease or fat to cause clogs in your drains. Food particles of all sorts can quickly accumulate in a kitchen drain, leading to a stinky and harmful clog. Some options for preventing food clogs include scraping your dishes into the garbage before washing them, using a sink strainer, or installing a garbage disposal to break food waste into small, easily flushed particles.
• Mineral Deposits - Given time, even the naturally occurring minerals present in clean, fresh water can accumulate, reducing the available diameter of both your water lines and drain pipes, which makes drain clogs and slow-draining fixtures and appliances more likely.
• Foreign Objects - Items accidentally flushed down toilets or washed down drains can become wedged in pipes, where they quickly begin to accumulate additional materials and become full-blown blockages unless they are quickly removed by an expert.
• Everyday Waste - We’ve all experienced a minor clogged toilet, but some require professional help. When matters are dire, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Escondido can resolve your toilet clog.