How to Prevent Drain Clogs
Once you have dealt with a major clog, you will realize the importance of prevention. Even a little bit of prevention goes a long way toward eliminating drain clogs and other plumbing problems in the future.
Start by placing screens on all of the drains in your home. This step prevents large items from making their way into your pipes and causing a blockage. These screens are made from wire or mesh and catch hair, food particles, and other debris without stopping the water from draining. Make sure you clean your drain covers a few times per week to keep them free from blockages.
You’ll also want to take extra care of what you put in your sink. The gist is that oil and grease, in particular, solidify as they cool. Once these substances harden, they could clog your drains and prevent them from draining. As a rule, you should always empty greasy pots and pans into a jar and then throw the jar in the garbage to protect your drains.
You should also put yourself on a plumbing maintenance program. One of our technicians will stop by your home regularly to clean your drains, preventing them from becoming severely clogged in the first place. Call Hunt’s Services at 253-533-7500 to set up a maintenance program that is sure to keep your drains in excellent shape moving forward.
How We Clean Your Drains in Puyallup
Our plan of attack is highly dependent on the cause and size of the repair. For a minor blockage, we might use the services of a plumbing snake to clean the drains.
If the clog is a major one, we will start by sending a camera into your pipe to see what is causing it. This camera helps us to identify the root of the problem, helping us to develop a solution.
From there, we might use a technique called hydro jetting to remove the clog and send it all the way to the city sewer main. This technique is entirely safe for your pipes and removes everything in its path within seconds.
We have cutting tools, as well, that we can use to slice through your drain clog in a matter of seconds. Once the obstruction is cut into smaller pieces, it’s easier to run water into your drains and send the debris through to the city main.
After completing your drain cleaning, we’ll perform another camera inspection. This second inspection allows us to ensure that we’ve removed the clog and that it won’t cause you any problems moving forward.