In family homes, there are many causes behind clogged drains. While a residential plumbing team will fix the immediate problem, it pays to know how pipes become blocked and – more importantly – how to prevent them from gathering build up again.

4 Reasons You Have a Blocked Drain

1. Mineral Build-Up

All water contains minerals, but when they combine with hard water, the result is an insoluble mass. The buildup sticks to your pipes’ sides, making it difficult for water to flow through. Pour vinegar down your drain and let it soak overnight before flushing it the next day. Don’t resort to putting store-bought chemicals down the drain, since this does more harm than good.

When it comes to a consistent mineral blockage that’s not affected by vinegar, look at installing a water softener for your home. Talk to a professional plumber about removing the buildup, and also installing your new softener.

2. Food Waste

Don’t place food waste down the drain, especially greasy foods, even if you have a waste disposal in your sink. When grease and oils cool down, they solidify and block pipes and drains. Instead, allow the fats to set and then scoop them into the trash. Baking soda and vinegar sometimes get rid of grease blockages. Call an expert to remove stubborn buildups rather than poke anything in the drain and damage your pipes or disposal.

3. Small Objects

Parents know how easy it is for toys to wind up in toilets and basins. The only way to unclog foreign items in your drains is by calling out a professional. Prevent this issue from reoccurring by purchasing toilet safety locks. They prevent toddlers from lifting the toilet seat and flushing anything that isn’t toilet paper.

4. Hair

Hair frequently blocks your drains because it combines with grease and other sticky substances to create lumps of mass. Running hot water down drains serves as a dependable solution for removing the blockage. Drain guards are a cheap and preventative solution for catching hair before it goes down the drain.

 

 

When you have blocked drains, reach out to Big River Plumbing in Ellsworth, WI. For over 20 years, their team has provided commercial and residential plumbing services to Pierce County, Wisconsin, and Washington and Dakota Counties in Minnesota. They’ll complete any plumbing repair or installation quickly and professionally. In fact, they’re so confident in their expertise, that they promise a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Call today for a free estimate at (612) 286-5662 or visit their website to find out more.