Simple daily habits can help keep your sewer line clear. However, recurring clogs may point to a problem that needs professional attention. First, watch what enters your drains. Then, respond to slow drainage or backups before they become a larger disruption.
Three habits that help keep your sewer line clear
1) Don’t use your toilet as a waste basket – Keep wipes, facial tissues, napkins, diapers, and other trash out of the toilet. Instead, place a wastebasket nearby.
2) Use your garbage disposal intelligently – Feed only suitable scraps in small portions, and follow your model’s instructions. Also, run cold water while grinding.
3) Don’t pour grease down your drain – Grease and fat, although liquid when poured down your drain, can harden within your plumbing, collecting debris and creating a stubborn clog.
If a toilet, bathroom sink, or another drain is not flowing normally, Plumb Crazy Plumbers can assess the problem. Our drain cleaning services help homeowners in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and nearby Pinellas County communities.
Drain services for your home
- Sink and toilet drains
- Shower drains and floor drains
- Sewer drain cleaning
- Sewer drain pipe repair and replacement
- Storm drain cleaning and repair
- Root removal
Know when to stop and call for help
If several fixtures back up at once, stop using the affected plumbing and call a licensed plumber. For example, a toilet backup along with a slow shower drain may need more than a simple fixture repair. Tell us which drains are involved and when the symptoms started.
Avoid repeatedly flushing a toilet that is backing up. Also, tell your plumber if you have already used a chemical drain product. This information helps them plan the work safely.
A recurring blockage may call for an inspection of the sewer line. Clearing a clog and repairing a damaged pipe are different jobs, so ask what the findings show.
Call Plumb Crazy Plumbers at 727-729-9400 to discuss your drain or sewer problem.
