Clogged Drain FAQ

Has your home ever experienced a clogged drain? We understand that it is no fun! And, they don’t always give you fair warning. Usually, by the time they draw attention, they’ve already grown out of control. As experts in drain cleaning for Minneapolis, we’ve put together some frequently asked questions about clogged drains as well as some solutions you can try. And, if your clogged drain turns out to be something that requires professional drain cleaning, contact the expert plumbers here at All Ways Drains.

Q: What should I do if I have just one toilet or drain clogged in the home?

A: It could be that item’s piping. Use drain cleaner and other basic drain cleaning techniques to unclog. If the clog doesn’t budge, the piping may require professional drain cleaning.

Q: What should I do if there are one or more toilet, sink or tub clogged in the same area of house? But remaining drains are fully functional?

Possibly a branch drain or vent line is clogged and requires clearing.

Try a drain snake or pressure device like water jetting. Chemicals typically are not effective in these cases. If you are uncomfortable using these, contact drain cleaning experts for assistance.

Q: What should I do if there are one or more toilet, sink or tub clogged in different areas of the house?

A: The main sewer drain running from house may have a blockage. A drain snake or pressure device may be needed. Tree roots or a damaged sewer pipe are a distinct possibility, a plumbing professional may need to be called. Should you possess a septic system, it may need to be pumped out. Call drain cleaning experts in this instance.

Q: What should I do if I am experiencing a powerful odor near a clogged sink, shower, toilet or tub?

A: Chances are you have a clogged drain or pipe. Try these drain cleaning cures. Sinks not in use could be allowing water in trap to evaporate, try adding more water. Clear the clog harboring likely bacteria, kill bacteria by adding bleach to the drain. Your toilet may be gapped between it and its wax ring, replace wax ring.
It could also be the vent line deterioration or separation ‘piping’ sewer gas into house. Call in the professionals in drain cleaning to be sure.

Are you ready to get more information on drain cleaning in Minneapolis or any of the surrounding areas? Call All Ways Drains at 612-922-9422, or you can contact us and get a Free Estimate.

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Avoiding Plumbing Repair

Plumbing repair at your Roseville home can be an expensive hassle. Not only do you have to worry about any potential damage, but you might have to go without water for a few hours when your plumber comes out to fix the problem. Fortunately, there are a few things you can to do help prevent the need for plumbing repair. Here are a few tips from the professionals at All Ways Drains.

One of the most important things you should know about your home is where the main shut off valve is for your water supply. You should also know how to turn it off quickly in case there is a burst pipe or another type of problem like that. Sometimes, if you can get to that shut off valve fast enough, you could help mitigate some of the damage that can be caused by a burst pipe and more.

Another way to help avoid plumbing repair is by watching what you flush down your toilets and pour down your sinks, especially your kitchen sink. The only things that should be flushed down your toilets are human waste and toilet paper. Do not allow anyone to flush hair, food, tissues, dental floss or anything like that. As for your sinks, make sure you do not try to rinse down anything besides water. In your kitchen sink, there are a few types of food that you can safely put down your sink but not many, even if you have a garbage disposal.

You definitely do not want to put any fat or grease down your kitchen sink. Instead, pour the fat or grease into a glass jar and then seal it. Then throw it out with the rest of your trash. If fat and grease build up in your kitchen sink, you will eventually need to call us for plumbing repair because this can cause a variety of problems with your plumbing and drains.

Make sure your washing machine’s hose is in good shape by inspecting it every so often. It should be made out of stainless steel braided lines since these types of lines will not burst and cause problems.

Follow these suggestions and hopefully you can avoid a lot of plumbing repair in your future!

If you would like more information on plumbing repair in Roseville, you can call us at All Ways Drains for help! Call 612-922-9422 or you can contact us to get a Free Estimate.