In every household, all plumbing systemsdevelop clogs and unfortunately, there is no way to avoid them. When the water no longer drains from the shower or from the sink, there’s a sign that you should ask for the help of a team of plumbers in London.
They will unblock the drain, mention some necessary repairs and offer instructions for drains flowing without difficulties.
Below, our London plumbing professionals explain how to clear clogged drains in various parts of the house and offer some tips on how to avoid having clogged drains for long periods of time.
Clogged drains and pipes are one of the most common plumbing issues a London homeowner faces, especially when it comes to old homes that haven’t undergone any remodeling, which often includes replacing old pipes. The same problems appear in apartment blocks, considering here the main sewage line is common for all the apartments.
Once a clog forms, no matter the pipe or drain, there are a few ways in which it can be cleared. Here we will talk about procedures that can be performed by the homeowner and which can prove to be the most effective ways of unclogging a drain or pipe:
Our plumbers in London advise you to use these procedures only if the clog is not located too deep in the drain, otherwise professional help must be sought in order to avoid major problems.
The two most important places in the house where drains get clogged the most often are the kitchen and the bathroom. This is why the tools used to clear the clogs will depend on its location.
Our London plumbing professionals use the following tools to unclog drains:
There are various ways of clearing a clogged drain in London and the plumber will use the best method according to the type of clog and its location.
TIn time, kitchen drainsare developing blocks and are running slower. These obstructions are caused by greases, detergents, and soaps which are building up on the inside walls of the pipes.
Our plumbers in London will use the newest techniques in order to clear kitchen drain clogs by respecting the following steps:
The garbage disposals are built to handle minor quantities of leftover food and can simply become blocked when people try to dispose of too many remains.
Our plumber in London will make sure the debris disposal mechanism is free from any clogs and the kitchen sink will work as well as before.
The garbage disposals are built to handle minor quantities of leftover food and can simply become blocked when people try to dispose of too many remains.
Our emergencyplumber in London is able to fix or to replace your debris disposal and will have your sink draining again rapidly.
Between the sink, toilet, and tub there are many pipes in the bathroom of your home. Bathtub pipes, unfortunately, don’t just have soap and water running through them.
An extremely clogged tub drain is caused by hair or pet fur and the best way to eliminate the block is stopping it from happening in the first place.
If you don’t always use a tub strainer to keep hair and other things out of your pipes, you will need the specialized help of our plumber in London. He will use the newest tools and technology to clean your bathroom plumbing system and keep your sanitation in perfect state.
Most homeowners have bathtubs replaced with showers, according to the new fashion, however, the problem with clogged drains can still appear. The first thing to do when you notice the water is no longer evacuated as fast as it used to, you should consider a clogged shower drain.
Clearing a clogged shower drain can prove more difficult because the piping system here can be more complicated than that of a bathtub. Also, there are various types of showers which a homeowner can have installed, and professional help is usually required.
When dealing with a clogged shower drain it is advisable to call local plumbers as soon as possible in order to avoid further problems such as floods.
Having a clogged toilet is one of the most unpleasant things to come how to. Unfortunately, this drain is also one of the lines that get clogged the most often. When dealing with a clogged toilet drain, it is best to solicit help from our emergency plumber in London because he has the right equipment to resolve such a problem.
Clearing a clogged toilet drain will require special tools. Our plumbers will use the following tools to clear a toilet drain causing problems:
London homes usually have basements which owners transform into laundry rooms. These must also have drains which can be the cause of the problem. A clogged toilet drain could be related to the laundry room drain, as they discharge in the same sewage line. This is why it is important to let our plumbers know if you have a laundry room and if the drain there could be the cause of the problem.
A lot of times, the floor drains in the basement, laundry room or garage of a house can get clogged. Because there is plenty of water which should be eliminated through these drains, such a clog can create quite a problem.
These drains can get clogged because of soap scum, slimy bacteria or laundry lint which crystalize inside the drain pipe. Our plumbers in London can assist you with this issue as well, usually by utilizing a special tool called an electric power auger.
Please make sure you utilize a specialized local plumber’s help when unclogging such a drain, as it requires quite a lot of effort and special methods.
In order to keep your drains clear and functional in your home, we advise you to take the following measures:
Our London plumbing professionals will unblock your drain, recommend a protection product and will offer instructions for keeping the drains flowing without problems.
The best way of avoiding clogged drains is by preventing them. This is why our plumbers have a few recommendations for London homeowners. The most important one implies having the entire pipe system checked at least once a year, if not more often, depending on your needs.
You can also delay clogged drains by avoiding throwing waste in the toilet, by collecting the hair and soap remaining from the shower and the bathroom sink or by having waste collectors installed. In the kitchen, it is important not to pour grease down the drain or throw food waste in the sink. Having a waste disposal unit can be of great help in the kitchen. Grease traps can also be installed for more effectiveness, however, these are usually recommended in large kitchens.
If you have any plumbing emergency and need help, you can rely on our plumbers in London for fast and reliable services. You can also rely on us for maintenance services for the plumbing system in your home, or assistance if you need help in having any appliance installed. For any plumbing services in London, please feel free to contact our team.