A clogged drain can disrupt your normal household routine and cause major inconvenience. A clogged drain and a clogged toilet can indicate a bigger problem with your home’s plumbing. At Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Irish Hills, we do everything possible to help our customers make informed decisions about their plumbing services. We focus on customer education and prevention, and we always walk you through exactly what to expect step by step with our plumbing services. Our goal is to maintain the comfort and safety of your home through preventive plumbing services like plumbing inspections, drain cleaning, and maintenance. Read through our answers to frequently asked questions about our clogged drain services in Adrian, Jackson, and Brooklyn, MI, and call us if you have a question that isn’t answered here.
How Can You Tell You Need Clogged Drain Service?
You should be aware of the symptoms of a clogged drain to fix the issue before it worsens. Call our team of professionals for clogged drain service if you notice any of these symptoms:
- Slow drains or standing water around drains
- Pools of water near plumbing fixtures
- More than one clogged drain, a clogged toilet, and a clogged sink simultaneously
- Foul odors coming from your drains
- Water backing up into the sink, toilet, bathtub, or shower
- Using one plumbing fixture causes another one to behave strangely
- Strange gurgling noises coming from the drain or plumbing
- Flies or other pests in your sink or pipes
- Unexplained increase in water bills
- Musty or moldy odors
- Frequent clogged or overflowing toilets
Can I Fix a Bathroom Sink Drain That’s Clogged?
You may be able to fix a bathroom sink drain clogged with soap scum. You can use a store-bought drain opener according to the instructions on the packaging. If the drain is clogged with hair, you will need to use a plumbing snake. If the drain has standing water, try using a plunger to clear it. If that doesn’t work, call our professionals.
Will a Plunger Work on a Shower Drain Clogged With Hair?
Plungers typically do not work on bathtub or shower drains clogged with hair. We will likely need to use a plumbing snake, drain rooter, or hydrojetting services to eliminate stubborn clogs, deep clogs, or drains clogged with hair.
Can I Use a Drain Opener on a Kitchen Clogged Drain?
You can use a drain opener on a clogged kitchen sink drain or a double sink clogged drain if it doesn’t have a garbage disposal installed. You should never use a drain opener on a sink that has standing water in it, or that has garbage disposal installed. When using a store-bought drain opener, carefully follow the instructions and warnings on the packaging. Wear gloves and/or protective goggles to reduce your risk of injury.
How Can I Prevent Clogged Drains?
You can prevent clogged drains by being careful about what you flush or rinse down drains and scheduling preventive plumbing services. Follow these tips to reduce your risk of drain clogs and slow drains:
- Only flush waste and approved bathroom products down the toilet
- Never rinse oil, fat, grease, or food particles down your drain
- If you have a garbage disposal, remember to run the cold water tap the entire time you’re using the disposal
- Don’t use the garbage disposal for fruit and vegetable rinds and peels, eggshells, bones, coffee grounds, or anything else that goes against the manufacturer’s recommendations
- Use a drain opener or plunger when you notice a drain is slow
- Use an enzymatic or bacterial drain opener as a preventive measure
When Should I Call a Professional?
You should call a professional for drain cleaning services if you have one or more clogged or slow drains, a clogged drain, a clogged toilet, or a clogged drain that you can’t clear with a plunger or store-bought drain cleaner.
Need Clogged Drain Service? Call Us Today
If you have one or more slow or clogged drains in your home, call us today or contact us online for clogged drain service in Adrian, Jackson, or Brooklyn, MI. A team member will assess your plumbing system's condition, performance, and efficiency. We can then recommend the most effective drain cleaning services and get your plumbing running clear again.