Clogged drains or slow moving drains can cause many problems in your Orange County , California home. Drains that don’t drain properly can cause harmful bacteria to grow in your shower drain, sink, garbage disposal and tubs and also cause a foul smell in the rooms that have them in them, blocked drains are not something to take lightly.

Fortunately, there are many ways in which the plumbing professionals can clear drain clogs fast. There are five proven methods that can save you time and money.

High-Pressure Water Jetting

If your drains don’t have drain covers, open drains can let just about anything into your plumbing system. In large uncovered drains things like tooth brushes, children toys, other hard non-degradable items can cause a block in your drainage system. Even covered drains can trap large amounts of soft material like hair in a shower drain that build up over time to cause a drain clog or drain blockage. Soap scum, grease, body oils, and soft food items down the garbage disposal can build up overtime, even though they are meant to break down causing a drain clog.

With high-Pressure water jetting Streamline Plumbing will carefully assess the clogged drain to get a better idea of what the actually cause may be. There are several ways to clear a blocked drain and some work better than others. Hydro-Jetting , or high-pressure water jetting is a non-invasive technique that professional plumbers use when drain blockages extend down the connected pipes of a drain. It’s a safe and environmentally friendly and is capable of removing just about anything stuck in your drain.

During hydro-jetting or high-pressure water jetting , a hose is into the blocked drain. This hose is connected to a powerful nozzle that forces water into the clogged drain at a high pressure, as high as 35,000 PSI. Hydro -jetting allows plumbers who use this technique to remove blockages in long drainpipes or even older clay pipes and building exterior pipes that have been overgrown by tree roots and weeds that can cause serious damage to pipes.

Hydro-Jetting is never recommended to done on really old pipes and should never be done by a non trained professional. If your pipes are much older your plumbing professional any recommend another type of drain cleaning. Never try hydro-jetting yourself, only a trained professional should preform hydro-jetting. If not done properly hydro-jetting can cause severe damage to your pipes. If you have a clogged drain in the Orange County area call Streamline Plumbing.

Air Burst Drain Cleaning

Hydro-jetting works fast and is a very efficient method of removing drain blockage. Another great way to remove clogs from drains is Air Burst drain cleaning. Air burst drain cleaning can provide comparable results and can resolve many of the same drain clog issues as hydro-jetting without compromising older pipe structures. With air burst drain cleaning carbon dioxide or another accelerated gas is used to dislodge and break down clogs. Air -burst drain cleaning works best on soap scum, hair , mineral deposits, food and other organic materials. It is not recommended for exterior pipes that are blocked by tree roots or other invasive overgrowth.

Drain Snaking

Drain snakes are long , flexible tools that have a one-quarter inch diameter. On one end, they have a sharp corkscrew that gets inserted into the blocked drains. On the other end there is a simple hand crank. Some models have electrical cranks. When you place a snake down a drain and turn the screw is the length of the snake makes its way down the drain and scrapes out the build up in the drain. Snakes work great on soft materials like hair, grease, and soap scum. If you have harder materials that are clogging your drain another form of drain cleaning needs to be used.

If your drain clog is simple most people can snake a drain themselves. If the clogs are deeper than a simple hair clog in the shower you may need a professional plumber to use the industrial snake to remove a deep clog. Streamline Plumbing can evaluate your drain blockage and determine the right course of action to make sure there is no damage to your pipes while removing the clogs from your drains.

Camera Inspections

The reason plumbers are able to diagnose your drain clog issue is due to new technology that lets plumbers see down the drain. In some cases you can just take a look and see what the problem is. In other cases you need a diagnostic tool, like a camera that can be placed down the drain and see the issue. The camera inspection can also give a precis location of the problem within your pipes. Since all water pipes are placed down hill to allow water to drain either to a septic tank or a water treatment facility having an inside look into weather these pipes are working correctly or not is very helpful in minimizing damage and locating issue like tree roots infestation, broken pipes, mud and other things that cause blocked pipes.

Drain Cleaning Solutions

Chemical Drian cleaners are common in most households, however most plumbers don’t recommend you use them since they are corrosive and highly acidic. They are designed to work through build up of organic debris. If not used correctly or in the wrong pipes they can eat through your plumbing materials.

Enzymatic drain cleaning solutions offer a safer option for drain cleaning. Instead of chemicals they use enzymes to break down minor blockages and prevent them from recurring. Chemical drain cleaners are instant but enzyme cleaners can take days.

There are other reasons to avoid chemical drain cleaners and letting a plumber tackle it. Stubborn clogs can keep the corrosive chemicals in the drain and made cause more harm than good. These products can be harmful to humans if not used correctly and cause things like eye and skin irritations and cause lung and breathing issues if not used in a ventilated area. Only a licensed plumber can determine what drain cleaning option is best for your and your home that is safe and effective.

For over 25 years Streamline Plumbing has been serving the Orange County area with plumbing excellence. We offer estimate on all plumbing jobs not matter how small. We offer residential and private residence server throughout Orange County. We do every plumbing job from cleaning out a clogged drain to a total plumbing installation. If you need a second opinion call Streamline today. We have a proven track record with our customers and have a solution to every plumbing issue.