Find Out What’s Clogging Your Drain
Blocked drains are one of the most frustrating things to encounter in your home. It is important to know why your drains are becoming clogged and what you can do to get your drains working again. The more informed you are, the less you will be impacted by a clogged drain in the future.
Identifying a Clogged Drain
Aside from the obvious sign of your drain not emptying properly, there are a few other things you can look out for so that you can know whether your drain is starting to become clogged or not.
If your drains seem to be draining slowly, there may be a blockage forming in your home’s pipes. Toilets regularly blocking can also be a sign of a blockage further along the pipe system.
Strange noises coming from the pipes may also point toward an obstruction which will soon cause you trouble. If you notice these noises, slow drainage or difficulty flushing toilets, it may be time to get your drains cleaned.
What is Clogging My Drain?
There are a few things that can cause drain clogs, including:
- Buildup of soap scum or grease
- Hair being caught in your pipes
- Objects being flushed down the toilet that shouldn’t be
- Poor pipe installation
- Plants and dirt building up in your outdoor pipes
Everybody will experience a blocked drain at some point, but knowing what causes this issue can help you avoid some of the causes, making it less likely to happen.
Unclog Your Drain
There are a couple of DIY methods people use to unclog their drains, although few of them are guaranteed to work.
The most commonly suggested method is a cup of bicarb soda put down the drain, followed by a cup of vinegar. This mixture is then left for ten minutes before boiling water is also put down the drain. The effectiveness of this method is debated, however.
You can also buy drain cleaning products, mostly used when a bathroom drain is clogged. Be careful, however, as some of these products can make the issue worse, rather than fix it.
Get Professional Help
The only way to guarantee your drains get unclogged is by turning to the professionals. Whether your drain is clogged with hair, oils or dirt, the Drainpro team can get your pipes functioning properly again.
If you have been experiencing blocked drains, give our friendly team a call on 1300 620 273 or fill out our online contact form.
Enquire Now
TESTIMONIALS
we are very happy with a job well done by Nick! With a fixed price, i knew exactly what it was going to cost me before he arrived. He assessed the problem quickly then dropped a camera in the drain and explained everything to us as he worked! We could see with our own eyes that the drains were free of roots and squeeky clean by the time he had finished! Thank you Nick for a job well done!
(Testimonial from Google)
Wouldn't call anyone else! Spoke with Jim on the phone, he was easy to talk to, honest and knew what he was talking about. Nick was here on time and did his work with pride and care. He explained everything as the work was done and had my problem solved in no time at all. He was even able to check out some other issues and help to fix them as well. I have no doubt that if any problems came up during the work, Drainpro would have the tools and experience to get the job done right the first time for a fair price!
Great company, Great people & Great service!
(Testimonial from Google)
I highly recommend Drainpro. A week ago Jim from Drainpro attended to my drain blockage issue. He took the time to diagnose the problem (due to tree roots), fixed the problem and gave me great advice on how to manage my drains instead of lining it or digging it out and replacing which are very time consuming, costly and not to mention not suitable recommendation for my drains which are still in a reasonably good condition. He took the time also to call and logged a job with my water authority to ensure that they come out to also clear the council drain of roots which is the main cause of the blockage. All this done at a very reasonable price. I have used other plumbers before but Jim from Drainpro is by far the best I have encountered. Jim is very passionate about his work, he is prompt, professional and friendly. I will definitely use him again for my drains issue in the future. Keep up the good work!
(Testimonial from Google)
Discussed problem with Jim on phone. Very rapid service. The blocked drain proved to be quite difficult. Nick was more than equal to the task and remained cheerful throughout. The result is excellent. I can happily recommend Drain Pro.
(Testimonial from Google)
Nick performed an excellent job on our blocked sewer line. He was very friendly and courteous! The flat rate may seem pricey compared to other plumbers, but after seeing Nick at work and how thorough he was I think it was a fair price. Traddies like Nick are very rare these days! Thank you!
(Testimonial from Google)
