Prevent Drain Clogs
As a homeowner, you should be aware of the measures that you can take to prevent your drains from getting clogged in the first place. Start by placing screens over all of your drains, as they prevent hair and large objects from making their way into your pipes. These covers are made from mesh or wire and do an excellent job of catching potential obstructions.
You should also be aware of everything you’re putting into your sinks. If you rinse oily or greasy pots and pans in your sink, you could be creating problems for your drains. The reason is that these substances harden as they cool. An alternative is draining your greasy pots into a jar and then disposing of it in the garbage.
Another preventative Seattle plumbing service measure that you might consider is having a plumber visit your home a couple of times per year to perform some drain maintenance. This maintenance is an inexpensive option that can prevent you from needing some major work done in the future.
Even in more extreme cases, however, where a major obstruction is in the way, we’ve got all of your sewer repair needs covered.
Drain Cleaning in Seattle
Once your drains get to the point where expert service is the only option, Hunt’s Services should be your first call. We will often start the process with a camera inspection, which allows us to see the entire line from your house to the Seattle sewer main. According to the City of Seattle side sewer regulations, the homeowner is responsible for maintaining the sewer and drain connection from the house to the main city drain pipe. Any breaks or leakage from a drain line is considered a public health hazard, and the homeowner can be subject to fines if not repaired or replaced.
The camera sewer inspection helps us see where the blockage originates and take the necessary steps to repair it. The process is a quick one, and we can even record the results if you need to show your insurance company or a future home buyer. Many older homes in Seattle have never had a sewer inspection, and you may be surprised when they are put on the real estate market with their drain lines requiring repair or replacement.
If the drain is significantly clogged, we might send a pressurized stream of water through the pipe in hopes of removing it. This technique is called hydro jetting, and it is a highly efficient drain cleaning technique.
Once the clog has been removed, it is carried all the way through your sewer lines to the city main. Hydro jetting is environmentally friendly because it uses no chemicals or toxic substances.
We also have a cutting tool that we can use on clogs. This equipment slices the obstruction into pieces and makes the remaining debris small enough to fit down the sewer line.
No matter which removal technique we use, the final step is completing another camera inspection to ensure we’ve removed everything and that you can get back to using your plumbing fixtures in the way you’re accustomed.
Don’t leave your sewer pipe repairs to chance. Give Hunt’s Services a call at 253-533-7500 today. Once we’re on the job, your drain cleaning problem doesn’t stand a chance.
