Hidden Plumbing Problems: What to Look for

Ensuring Water Goes Down Your Drain Without Difficulty

5 January 2021

Herbert Chambers

If you had past issues with your plumbing system which had caused a backup of water to pool up in a sink basin or tub, you likely do not want to experience this predicament again. There are steps to take that protect your plumbing against backups.

Get Yearly Evaluations With Drain Jetting Services

Drain jetting is the process of pushing water through a piping system at a fast pace. It removes the buildup that accumulates in the pipes over time. If you did not have this service conducted during your plumbing issue, it is best to contact a plumbing service to schedule the procedure. A plumber hooks up the necessary machinery to your system to push water through pipes, whisking away debris effectively. During the evaluation of your plumbing, recommendations are made to ensure water continues to drain without issue.

Keep Grease Away From Your Plumbing

Grease causes plumbing problems if it is washed down a drain. It adheres to the interiors of pipes, causing the waterway to become smaller. This in turn causes water to drain at a slower rate. Do not place any food with grease content into a sink. Avoid dumping vegetable, canola, or any other type of food oil down a drain as well.

Use A Drain Trap At All Times

When you wash or rinse dishes by hand, the contents left behind on them goes down your dish drain. If there are larger pieces of food being washed away, they could very well become trapped in your piping system. To avoid this from happening, always use a drain trap to collect debris before it has a chance to meet your pipes. After your cleaning process is complete, simply remove the trap and dump the collected contents into a trash receptacle.

Be Aware Of Toilet Difficulties

Do not flush anything down your toilet besides human waste and toilet paper. If you place paper towels, feminine hygiene products, or other items into your toilet, there is a potential for clogging the piping system. This could affect other piping areas in your home as water is not able to divert to the proper areas. A backup may occur in a sink or tub until the clog is removed from the piping system.

Keep Up On Vent Cleanliness

There are vents located on the rooftop of your home that aid in water removal from sinks, tubs, and toilets. If one of these vents becomes dirty, necessary airflow ceases, causing water to have trouble moving through pipes as it should. Take the time to check these vents a few times a year to remove natural debris such as dirt, twigs, and small animal nests so airflow is continuously supplied.

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