Common Drain Cleaning Services that People Request

Healthy drain pipes shouldn’t be frequently clogging or draining water at a slow rate. There are several potential problems that drains can encounter, and some of the most frequent ones that Easy Rooter specializes in fixing includes the following:

• Slow Drains – Slow drains are usually a sign that there is blockage in the pipes that doesn’t accommodate for the water to drain in a timely manner. Usually, slow drains begin with what seems to be a minor issue but can get much worse over time and lead to additional damage that could have been avoided if a plumber had been called earlier.
• Regularly occurring clogs – Clogs are one of the most frequent issues drains face, and one of the most common types are grease clogs. These form after years of pouring hot cooking oil and grease down the drain. Grease solidifies as it cools, and even though it may easily pour from your pan and into the sink, it will form into a type of ‘sticky trap” where gunk is collected, and drainage slows down as a result. As the grease accumulated on the inside of your inner pipe walls, food debris can create stoppage. 
• Disgusting odor – When an unpleasant odor comes from your drain, it is likely due to odor-causing bacteria that formed on food debris trapped in your pipes. Many describe the odor as a combination of rotten eggs and sewage. Because drain pipes contain a moist environment, the risk of mold developing is high, and this can be deadly for humans.
• Flooding – Drain flooding is often caused by clogged drains, and the extent of the flooding can be so severe that restoration services are required in addition to plumbing repairs. This is one reason why it is critical to call a plumber upon the first sign of a problem so that it doesn’t evolve into something much worse and more costly. 
• Root infiltration – When tree roots grow into your plumbing lines and puncture pipes, you are dealing with a root infiltration problem. At the same time, roots can grow into outdoor drainage systems causing flooding and harmful pooling of water. When root infiltration attacks your plumbing, pipes can rupture, collapse, deteriorate, and crack and these roots can grow into a tangle that clogs your pipes. 
• Strange noises – Most people describe strange noises coming from the drain as a gurgling sound, and this is generally caused by a clogged drain or a clogged vent pipe. 
• Improper plumbing installations – Unfortunately, plumbing installations are performed incorrectly all the time, either by eager homeowners who love DIY projects, or by unlicensed plumbers who lack the appropriate training and credentials. When plumbing lines and drains aren’t installed correctly, disastrous problems can likely follow. First, all pipes must be sloped when running horizontally so that waste won’t accumulate. If pipes aren’t sloped correctly, clogging will occur rather frequently. If the plumbing is especially bad, wastewater can backup and cause significant damage in the home. Only a certified and licensed plumber will have the expertise to properly install a plumbing system that will run flawlessly for decades to come. 

Easy Rooter has more than a decade of experience in handling all the above issues, and many more relevant to drain cleaning and drain repair services. If you suspect you may be showing the early signs of any of these issues, call us without delay (707) 663-4795.