We’ve written before on this blog about items that you must never put down your garbage disposal. We’re going to tackle a broader topic today: items that should never go down any of your drains or be flushed down one of the toilets. Any one of the following can lead to major problems in the sewer line leading from your home to the municipal system (or in some cases, to a septic tank) as well cause damage to a sewage pump. Clogs in the sewer line will cause huge issues in your home and require professionals to provide extensive sewer cleaning.
Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Drain and Sewer’ Category
These Items Can Cause Clogging and Damage to Your Sewer Line
Monday, August 10th, 2015The Biggest Mistake You Are Making with Your Kitchen Drains
Monday, June 29th, 2015You use your kitchen every day for a variety of tasks, and that means an immense amount of water goes down its drains. If these drains become slow or develop clogs, it will mean large inconveniences and may even bring kitchen work to a halt until you can get a professional plumber out to the house to resolve the trouble.
What Tools Can I Use to Clean My Drains?
Monday, June 15th, 2015Regular drain cleaning is an important part of routine maintenance for your kitchen and bathroom plumbing. Over time, organic and inorganic build-up will develop along the inside of these pipes, such as food particles, grease, hair, and soap scum. With enough build-up, the drains will become slow and eventually clog.
What Is Clogging Up My Drains?
Monday, June 8th, 2015Drain clogs are an unfortunately common occurrence in homes; almost everyone has, at one time or another, had to deal with a drain that simply won’t drain. If a sink plunger doesn’t clear out a clog, you will usually need to contact a professional plumber to fix the problem using a mechanical drain snake or hydro-jetting equipment. (Never use store-bought drain cleaners to unclog a drain. These chemical concoctions can damage your plumbing and leave toxic residue in your home and in landfills.)
How Video Camera Inspections Help with Drain Cleaning
Monday, May 25th, 2015When we list off the most important tools used for drain cleaning, one item we include is video camera inspection equipment. Although it may sound odd mentioning a video camera in a list that includes hydro-jetters and mechanical drain augers, these pipe inspections cameras are an invaluable asset in drain cleaning services. They can make a huge difference in the time and effort requires to clean residential drains, as well as repair them.
4 Reasons You Should Never Use Store-Bought Drain Cleaners
Monday, May 11th, 2015You see them on the shelves whenever you go grocery shopping and head down the “cleaning supplies” aisle: Bottles of liquid drain cleaners that advertise themselves as a fast, inexpensive, and easy way to clear out slow drains and aggravating drain clogs. These products are so ubiquitous that many homeowners will turn to them as a first resort when they need to have their drains cleaned.
What’s Wrong with the Drain Cleaners Found in Stores?
Wednesday, March 18th, 2015When you notice that your drains don’t seem to move as quickly as they once did, you may dread using the sinks or shower. When this happens, many homeowners turn to the drain cleaning solutions that they find in stores. The labels of these generally claim to remove clogs quickly and easily. But most plumbers warn: these liquids are not safe to use for your drains.
Professional drain cleaning involves the use of tools and methods known to be safe for your drainpipe. Call on the help of the experts at Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. to schedule your appointment in Oviedo with a drain cleaning specialist today.
The drain cleaning solutions that you’ll find on the shelves of hardware and grocery stores are actually quite dangerous. In fact, many experts say these are some of the most toxic chemicals readily available for purchase to the average consumer. Not only can they lead to injury of the skin and eyes, these may even damage the drainpipe itself.
In fact, many of these are fairly ineffective. Most tend to be effective at removing only some of the most common sources of clogs. Still, they leave behind traces of other debris that only leads to more clogs later on. And, they can only reach the blockage closest to the drain opening, and nothing that is too far along.
Professional drain cleaning is the way to go when it comes to eliminating the most common types of drain clogs. Experts use high quality inspection equipment to first determine the exact source of the clog. They use this equipment again afterwards to ensure that the clog is no longer present. During the process, they may rely on different tools for drain cleaning, depending on the severity of the blog. A drain snake, or drain auger, may have detachable parts. While a coiled end can latch onto a clog to rag it to the surface, a pointed end may help to break up blockage so it can move further down the drain.
Call the people at Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. (MPI) for thorough drain cleaning services in Oviedo by professionals who only trust quality equipment for the job.
How Drain Cleaning Can Reduce Repairs
Wednesday, February 4th, 2015Your drains are work horses. They help remove gallons of waste water every day for years and years. One way to help maintain them and keep them healthy is to schedule drain cleaning for your plumbing. All kinds of things wash down your drains, and until you see signs of a problem, such as slow draining or a clog, you may not be aware of the condition of your drains. A professional drain cleaning performed by the experts from Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. in Orlando can help you reduce repairs for some of the following reasons:
- Gets rid of soap scum build-up – the bubbles from soap may be light and fluffy, but when they dry, they form a stubborn, hard layer called soap scum. When soap scum sticks to the inside of your pipes, the build-up can seriously restrict or block water flow, causing slow draining and clogs.
- Removes FOG – FOG, also known as fats, oils and grease, are to your pipes what barnacles are to boats: sticky, stubborn substances that cause problems, including foul odors. FOG clings to the inside of your pipes and forms build-up, and because FOG can spoil, it can cause your drains to become quite odoriferous.
- Prevent repairs – the best way to help prevent repairs is to get ahead of them, and drain cleaning is the best way to do that. The thorough and safe scouring that your pipes get during a drain cleaning break up and flush out debris and build-up, restoring functionality.
- Helps extend the life of your system – drain cleaning keeps your plumbing in good working order, which can help extend the life of your system.
Can I Do It Myself?
It can be tempting to buy a drain snake and clean your drains on your own, but unless you know how to handle that tool, you should leave the cleaning to the experts. Mishandled plumbing tools can seriously damage plumbing and cause much bigger issues, something most homeowners don’t want to deal with.
Drain cleaning for your Orlando home is good for you and your plumbing system. Call Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. today and schedule an appointment with one of our experts.
Can Drain Cleaning Improve Your Kitchen?
Wednesday, November 19th, 2014The kitchen sink is a key component of your plumbing system, as it’s where you get some of the most important home tasks completed throughout the day. Whether it’s filling up a glass of drinking water, a pot for boiling water, or a bucket for mopping, you’d be lost without a working sink. And in order for your kitchen sink to work, you also need a functional draining system so that wastewater doesn’t pool in your sink and so that sewage backup doesn’t occur in other areas of your home. Maintain your kitchen sink by scheduling annual drain cleaning, the benefits of which are outlined below.
Remove Clogs
Professional drain cleaning is simply the best way to ensure common kitchen clogs are eliminated from the pipes for good. A drain clog is more than an annoyance; it’s also a health hazard if wastewater pools in the sink or dishwasher or if sewage backs up through a drain. And the only safe method of clog removal at home is a plunger. If you attempt to clean your drains with a chemical drain cleaner, it could actually damage the pipes, and it’s toxic for humans as it risks injuring to the skin and eyes. You may be able to purchase a small drain snake at the local hardware store, but you risk pushing the clog further along into the drain. Professionals can inspect the pipes to ensure the blockage is entirely eliminated after cleaning.
Prevent F.O.G. from Causing Future Clogs
F.O.G. stands for fats oils, and grease, and it’s one of the biggest threats out there to your plumbing system. These substances seem relatively harmless, which is why many people end up dumping them down the drain after food is fried or when they need to dispose of leftover grease or oil after meal preparation. However, these solidify when they cool, and then they may stick to the lining of the pipes, until debris and dirt continues to latch on leading to major drain clogs in the future.
Call Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. (MPI) today to schedule an appointment or speak with a quality plumber about our professional drain cleaning service in Orlando, FL.
Warning Signs That It’s Time for Drain Cleaning
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014Drains are the unsung heroes of your water system. They provide a clear route of egress for sink, shower, and dishwasher water, allowing the appliances that you use every day to keep running smoothly. Like all things, however, your drainage system needs regular care to stave off eventual decline and breakdown. How can you tell that it’s time to have your drainage system cleaned? Read on to find out.
Slow Drainage
Because of the nature of drain blockages, chances are there will be a slow buildup before the drain is completely plugged. If you notice that one of your drains is draining more and more slowly, it is a good sign that the drain is becoming clogged. If this happens, don’t wait for it to become completely clogged! Call a plumber before the problem gets worse.
Bad Smells
One of the most common signs of drainage problems is the presence of horrible smells coming from your drain. In some cases, like the garbage disposal, this may be a temporary result of food or other waste being flushed down. If the smell is persistent, however, you likely have a part of your drainage system backing up. This will need to be addressed by a professional.
Backflow
One of the worst results of a clogged drain system is backflow of dirty water. This most commonly happens when you do something like turn on the dishwasher, causing water from the sewage line to bubble up in your sink. This kind of backflow is an indication of a serious clog in your drainage system, and should be addressed as soon as possible. If you see this happening, call a plumber immediately. If left unchecked, this issue can cause serious damage not only to your drainage system, but to other areas of your house as well.
A lot of drain issues start small and get progressively worse. Even if it seems trivial, don’t take a chance by ignoring your drain when it is acting strange. If you are experiencing any sort of problem with the drains in your house, call Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. (MPI) to schedule an appointment. We provide quality drain cleaning services throughout Casselberry, FL.