Clogged Drain Repair Dunedin

Why is my bath or shower draining slowly?

In most instances, when you have a slow draining bath or shower the cause is a build up of hair or skin deposits. As they create a partial blockage your drain will be slow to drain. While you could try using an over the counter drain cleaner, these products can also do damage to the underlying pipes. This may also only be a temporary solution. Having a properly trained and equipped plumber deal with the problem will provide a much safer and long term solution.

What are the Main Reasons Drains Become Clogged?

The answer is simple.  It’s all about what we put in our sinks, toilets, showers, bathtubs, washing machines, garbage disposals and dishwashers.  Whether it’s hair, dirt, food particles, soap residue, or sometimes a child’s toy, they all create a sticky film that sticks to the walls of pipe and in time restricts water flow. When you find you have multiple backups it’s a clear indication that you have a main sewer line blockage. And clogged drains are more than an annoyance.  Clogged drains allow bacteria and pathogens to thrive in your pipes and that can be unhealthy.  The longer you wait once you realize you have a slow drain, the worse the problem and outcomes become.

Do’s and Don’ts of DIY Drain Cleaning

The expert plumbers at Dunedin Plumbing strongly urge homeowners not to use harsh chemical agents like Drano or Liquid Plumber.  These contain chemicals like sulfuric acid and sodium hydroxide.  They are not only dangerous to humans but to your pipes.  Instead, if you want to try to clear a drain use a biologic-based drain cleaner like Bio-One.  This uses naturally occurring enzymes that can aid in dissolving grease, hair, soap scum and other residue that can build up in your drains or pipes.

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