North York Drain Snaking

It depends on the drain. The items and materials that make their way down kitchen sinks are often different from those that go down toilets. Most times, what’s causing your clogged toilet or drain is something someone in your household washed or flushed; however, sometimes clogs are caused by factors beyond your control. A few of the most common culprits of drain clogs include:

• Grease, coffee grinds, egg shells, and expandable foods in kitchen drains
• Hair, soap residue, dirt, and debris in bathroom drains
• Small objects, feminine hygiene products, baby wipes, cotton balls in toilets
• Hair, soap, small objects in bathtub drains and showers

Further down drain lines, we also see tree roots. Roots are persistent and will infiltrate your sewer pipe, looking for water. They will eventually break through and cause a clog. Now, this particular plumbing issue cannot be resolved by drain snaking, and that’s precisely why it’s so

important to call a professional plumber for an inspection of your drain systems. Once we take a look down your drain pipes, we can tell you exactly what’s causing your clog and recommend the appropriate solution.

Preventing the need for drain snaking is, most of the time, completely possible. Getting regular drain cleaning is the number one surefire way to eliminate the risk of clogs that will cause backups in your home. On top of getting your drain professionally serviced, here are some drain cleaning tips and preventative solutions to keep your drain free from unnecessary blockages.

• Never flush feminine hygiene products down the toilet
• Do not pour grease, fats, or oils of any kind down the sink or toilet
• Use a drain cover to prevent hair and soap from washing down your shower drain
• Use your garbage disposal appropriately - there are many items that should not go in!
• Clean out your grease trap regularly

Performing some cleaning activities yourself is possible to help resolve your clogged sinks and toilets, and you can even buy a drain auger at a home improvement store. However, swapping from a plunger to a drain snake and navigating it through your pipes isn’t exactly an easy task. We don’t recommend that anyone without plumbing experience tackle the activity, as it can do more harm than good to your drain line. Using a drain snake can even put your safety at risk if used improperly.

During our drain snaking service, we won’t just snake your drains; we’ll inspect them to make sure that drain snaking is the best course of action for your dirty pipes. If it is, we’ll follow up snaking with a thorough cleaning method that ensures you have clean drains and that you won’t experience another clog anytime soon.

A search for how to unclog a drain will yield a plethora of DIY solutions. From baking soda and vinegar to hot water—and of course, the inescapable commercial drain cleaner advertisement—it’s clear that homeowners will do everything they can before calling a licensed plumber. However, not every DIY solution is going to work, and not every solution should be poured down your drains.

For example, while the phosphoric acid in Coca-Cola can dissolve food and hair clogs, it will also break down the rubber seals in your pipes—the same goes for baking soda and vinegar. These natural solutions may seem convenient at the time you’re dealing with a clog, but they aren’t a smart idea for your pipes in the long run.

A drain snake is a piece of professional drain equipment that features a long cable with a razor-sharp blade on the end. An electric drain snake is inserted into your drain line and mechanically wound downwards to break up the clog. Drain snaking is just one part of the proper drain cleaning service, and after we’ve removed the clog, we’ll use Hydro Scrub Jetting to polish the inside of your pipes.

Clogs often happen at the most inconvenient times. If you’ve ever flushed a toilet in the middle of the night only to feel the water at your feet or panicked as the water level rose during your shower, you know the value of seeking drain snaking right away. At Mr. Rooter Plumbing of North York, we provide fast, effective solutions to your clogged drains. From hair and soap residue to grease and food, whatever is blocking up your drains, you can rest assured it will be cleared when you call our team of experts.

Don’t put off the pesky clog for another minute! The longer you wait to get professional plumbing services, the more damage it could be causing your pipes—and the larger the chance of sewer system backup. Since clogs can lead to pipe damage, dealing with the issue now can prevent a costly plumbing repair in the future. Ready to schedule service? Call our valued customer care team right away.