Many drain cleaning tasks are simple and help you prevent complicated issues in the future. Between showers, washing clothes and dishes, using the toilet, and cleaning other parts of your home, no wonder your plumbing is susceptible to clogs and buildup!  

Signs You Need Drain Cleaning

• Slow Draining Sink

This is a very common problem for kitchen and bathroom sinks that are used on a daily basis. Soap scum, hair, food particles, and other contaminants can build up deep within your drain or sewer lines. Eventually, this causes bottlenecking within the pipe, allowing only a small amount of water to trickle through at a time. 

• No Water Pressure in the Shower

The issue is likely with your showerhead. Repeated use and lack of proper cleaning can cause sediment buildup in the showerhead, slowing down the flow of water dramatically. If a thorough cleaning doesn’t do the trick, consider upgrading to a new showerhead. 

• Toilets Don’t Flush Properly

• Kitchen Sink is Backed Up

This, too, is quite a common occurrence as homeowners sometimes mistake kitchen sinks for garbage cans. Grease, fats, and oil are the fastest way to ruin your plumbing system for good. These products stick to the pipe interior and harden to the point where even the best hydro jet isn’t powerful enough to do damage control. Additionally, you’ll want to avoid putting coffee grounds, eggshells, pasta, bones, nuts, and other expandable or fibrous foods down the drain, even if you have a garbage disposal. 

• Tub Doesn’t Drain After Shower

Hair and soap scum buildup is the most common reason your tub doesn’t drain properly. Consider installing a hair catcher or special stopper to help keep your drain lines clear and efficient. 

Don’t wait for emergencies.
Richie’s Plumbing is ready to help! If you find yourself dealing with any of the following problems in your home, you should service before the problem can worsen.

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