Horizon Plumbing DRAIN CLEARING SERVICES by Schwartz Plumbing Co

Clogged drains can cause frustration and inconvenience in your daily routine. But repeated or frequent clogs can also indicate a bigger issue, such as a clog in the main sewer line. If you’re experiencing drain problems, rely on our expert plumbers to provide drain-clearing services in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the surrounding areas.

Our technicians receive weekly technical training to offer you exceptional drain maintenance and clearing services every time. We stand behind our work with extended warranties on parts and labor.

To help you identify a clogged drain, we’ve listed five signs of drain blockage below.

1. Inefficient Drainage: Slow draining in the shower, tub, or sink area could be a sign of a clogged drain due to the buildup of soap scum and hair over time. With regular drain cleaning, you can prevent clogs before they even occur. However, avoid using drain cleaners, as they can damage your plumbing and are harmful to the environment.
2. Gurgling Sounds: Strange gurgling sounds from your drain system indicate that air is trapped in your pipes, which can lead to clogs further down the line. If you’re experiencing gurgling drains, contact our team of plumbers to book an appointment. It’s crucial to call a professional HVAC technician immediately to prevent damage to your main sewer line.
3. Unpleasant Odors: Awful odors emanating from your drain are another sign of a clog. Food particles can accumulate in your drain, eventually blocking your plumbing, and requiring assistance from a certified HVAC technician.
4. Unflushable Toilet: If your toilet won’t flush and appears backed up, it’s usually a tale-tell sign of a clogged drain. There could be various reasons why your toilet is clogged, such as too much toilet paper in the drain, or a foreign object, such as a kid’s toy, has been flushed down the drain. Contact Horizon Plumbing by Schwartz Plumbing Co for help.
5. Excess Water in Yard: Unexplained puddles in your yard could be a significant sign of a sewer line clog. This is often caused by tree roots and will require significant repairs from a certified technician immediately.

6 Things to Avoid Flushing Down the Drain

Most clogged drains you experience in your home can easily be prevented if you know what not to flush down your drain. Let’s take a look at eight things you should never put in your drain. 

• Medication

Please do avoiding throwing away unused medications down the toilet for any circumstance. Though this may seem harmless, medication contains certain chemicals that can get into the water supply system. 

• Coffee Grounds

Yes, even something as small as coffee grounds can be detrimental to your plumbing system. Coffee grounds can build up in your system over time, clogging your kitchen pipes and wreaking havoc on your plumbing system. 

• Cotton Balls & Feminine Hygiene Products

Cotton balls and other papery substances are biodegradable—meaning that it doesn’t dissolve quickly, and instead, are designed to absorb. This, in turn, can clog your drain. 

In addition, feminine products have trouble dissolving in the water for a similar reason and should not be flushed. 

• Paint

Although it’s not the most common thing to put down the drain, paint is the most devastating for your drain. Most localities have put in place rules and regulations regarding the disposal of both oil-based and water paints down the drain. Paint has a number of toxins and chemicals that end up in the water supply.

• Grease

A more obvious no-no is grease, the top reason for clogged drains. Grease can formulate thick, gunky globes in the pipes that cause other materials such as eggshells, food, and paper towels, to gather together, causing one big clog and an even bigger headache. 

• Eggshells

If you place eggs shells down the garbage disposal, this grinds them up in tiny bits that get stuck in fats, grease, or any oily material. Eggshell contributes to these thick globs and can clog your pipes. It’s best to dispose of eggshells in the trashcan. 

Drain Cleaning Methods

While avoiding certain items down the drain can help, clogs are still bound to happen. Fortunately, professional drain cleaning services can help you clear them out quickly and effectively.

One common method used by plumbing experts is power rodding. This technique involves a flexible cable, fitted with a sharp cleaning head, being inserted into the pipe. An external electric motor rapidly rotates the cleaning head, allowing it to eliminate clogs and even remove tree roots from outdoor sewer lines.

At Horizon Services, our highly-trained plumbers offer both power rodding and hydro jetting drain cleaning services. Whether you need assistance in North Carolina or nearby areas, we have you covered. We even provide same-day service and emergency drain cleaning at no extra charge, so you can get back to enjoying your home without any disruptions.