DRAINS & SEWER
Drain cleaning in Elgin, TX
A plunger moves a clog. Drain cleaning removes it from the pipe so it stops coming back. The first question is where the blockage is.
Which kind of clog do you have?
- One slow sink or tub: usually near that fixture
- The same kitchen sink clogging every few weeks: grease or buildup further down
- Several drains slow at once: likely a shared or main line
- Gurgling toilets when other fixtures drain
- Water coming up in a tub or shower when the washer empties
What to avoid while you wait
- 1.Stop using water in the affected fixtures, especially if more than one drain is backing up.
- 2.Skip chemical drain openers. They can damage pipes and splash during cleaning.
- 3.If sewage backs up into the house, keep people and pets away and don't mix cleaners into it. Read the sewer line page.
Have this ready when you call
- Which drains are slow and in what order they started
- Whether there is an outdoor cleanout you know of
- What has already been tried
Drain Cleaning: common questions
- Why does my kitchen sink keep clogging?
- Grease and food residue coat the pipe and catch more over time. Cleaning the line, not just the trap, usually helps.
- Are chemical drain cleaners OK to use?
- We recommend skipping them. They often don't clear the blockage and leave caustic water in the pipe.
- Is drain cleaning the same as sewer line repair?
- No. Cleaning clears a blockage. Repair is for a damaged pipe. Repeat main-line clogs can mean the pipe needs inspection.
Questions about drain cleaning in Elgin?
Call (737) 232-6682