Blocked or Slow Running Drains?

If you have ever lived in a Calgary home that has regular, everyday plumbing then you have probably had to deal with a blocked drain at one point in your life. Whether it was your toilet or bathroom sink, kitchen or laundry sink or a blocked floor drain, blocked drains are one of the most common plumbing nuisances a homeowner can deal with.

Drains block for all sorts of reasons; we are all guilty of doing at least one of these on the following list. A simple change and habits can save you money in years to come.

How often have you flushed something that should not have been flushed down the toilet? This is the number one phone call we get at John the plumber Calgary. Toys, food, sanitary products, baby wipes…toilets and toilet drain lines are made for 2 things only. Abuse it and you may have a huge mess on your hands.

Showers, sinks and tubs are often very clogged with hair and other things not meant to do down the drain – a simple catch all from your local home improvement store can be a very economical way to keep unwanted things going down the drain and keep the plumber out!

Laundry and utility sinks look like they can handle anything, but in reality their plumbing is the same as your porcelain sink upstairs. Gunk from oil, paint, dirt and whatever else gets washed in there can cause massive build up over time and can cause major blocks.

Kitchen sinks are no better – grease is the main culprit here, though. Grease should not get emptied down the kitchen sink as it will build up and clog the drain over time. When grease reached room temperature or colder it will often get thick and impermeable, and this can be a real issue.

But what if the issue is house related? Anxious homeowners in Calgary often call John the Plumber claiming they are very careful with what goes down the drain and they are still having issues! More often than not, this is a structural issue, whether its old pipes that have developed cracks and breaks, improper sloping and venting, or simply just plain old age can all be issues. Big trees on the front lawn have deep roots, and that beautiful maple tree have in fact be squeezing your sewer pipe buried under your lawn.

Calgary residents can rest assured that John The Plumber is experienced in dealing with all types of drain cleaning services.

For more information please call us today at 587-885-1541 or view our sewer repair and snaking page for more information.

John The Plumber Calgary:
2629, b 17 Ave SW Calgary, AB T3E 0A5

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