Have you noticed a rancid smell from your kitchen or bathroom sink that won’t leave? You may have something clogging or sticking to the walls of your drain that you need help to remove.
Plumb Perfect Plumbing offers professional drain cleaning services in Spotsylvania County, including Fredericksburg, Thornburg, and Spotsylvania, VA. Our team can also handle fixture installation and fixture replacement for your home. Call us when you notice the smell and want it gone now!
Are you not getting any water or getting dirty water in your home? You may have a water line issue.
Signs You May Need a Drain Cleaning Service
Bad smells aren’t the only sign you need drain service and care. Any pipeline issue could potentially signal the need for a drain cleaning:
- Gurgling sounds
- Frequent clogging
- Overflowing toilets
- Fruit fly infestations
- Slow-moving drainage
- Standing water in the sink or tub
You may also need to schedule plumbing services if it’s been over a year since the last check. In general, you should have your plumbing checked once a year to ensure its functioning and prevent future issues.
At Plumb Perfect Plumbing, we also offer faucet repair and faucet replacement to maintain your plumbing system. Need a new one instead? Our team also handles faucet installation in Spotsylvania, VA.
Should You Use Chemical Drain Cleaners?
You may see in-store chemical drain cleaners that promise to remove any clogs. Perhaps you’ve seen the videos that show the chemicals magically shoving muck, grime, and blockages further down the drain.
However, the truth is more realistic than fiction, and the substances often cause more harm than good.
The chemicals don’t account for piping materials, and the acidic liquid can wear on your pipes. Moreover, it may not address what is causing the drainage issues in the first place, causing you to waste money.
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How To Help Prevent Clogged Drains
Although you still should have it checked annually, you shouldn’t need to call a drain repair technician several times a year.
You can do a few things to reduce the need for drain cleaning services in your home:
- Never pour grease down the sink. Instead, put it in a sealable container or aluminum foil, let it cool, and throw it in the trash.
- Use a stainless steel or silicone hair catcher to block your shower, tub, or sink drains. Hair shouldn’t go down the drain and clog the system.
- Do not flush miscellaneous objects or substances down the toilet. Toilets can handle human waste, toilet paper, and not much else.
- Throw dental floss, hygiene products, and other household waste in the trash rather than down the toilet.
