One problem that you never worry about, until it hits you in the face at the most crucial moment, is a drain clog. Read below to find out how you can prevent these from happening, and what are the immediate actions you can take if it happens to you.
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Preventing Clogs
There are several causes for sewer main drain clogs. Some are not preventable, such as tree roots and collapsing pipes. Other things can be monitored to help prevent frequent clogs. One important preventive measure is to be careful about what goes down the drain. Solid objects that are flushed down the toilet can become lodged and help cause a sewer stoppage. Also, excessive food and oils washed down the kitchen drain can contribute to sewer main drain clogs. Source: TheSpruce
Drain Snakes
The smaller ones make for a valiant first effort where the clog is located near a drain inside the home, but to clean the main sewer line, a larger, self-powered snake is needed. These are costly, but dedicated DIY enthusiast can rent them at tool rental centers.
However, successful operation is largely a matter of practice and it’s not uncommon to spend hours locating the clog amid the labyrinth of piping, much less to dislodge it. Using a self-propelled plumbing snakes can be a tiring, stinky, messy, and sometimes, dangerous job. Source: HomeImprovement.LoveToKnow
Chemical Cleaning
Sewer line cleaning can either be very easy or very complicated. Using chemicals presents an easy solution to an otherwise difficult problem. There are several kinds of chemicals that you can use. One of the favorite kinds is a product that works by using expanding foam. You dump the chemical down the line and it begins to foam and expand. This is meant to not only push debris down the line through pressure but to dissolve certain materials. Other chemicals are pure liquid with no expansion properties. These chemicals are designed to eat away at biological waste to hopefully clear away the sewer line. Source: DoItYourself
If your drain problem is too difficult and tiring, leave it to the hands of the experts. We have special tools and tons of experience. Call us to schedule an appointment!
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Kerrisdale Roofing & Drains Ltd.
168 W 71st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 4S7
(604) 360-2114
