Avoiding a Clogged Drain is avoiding a Possible Disaster

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Whether on the interior or exterior of your house, keeping your drains free flowing and in excellent condition should always be a priority. Back up or clogs in drains or pipes can cause a slew of problems, including messy floor leaks, costly repairs, yard flooding and simply put can just lead to straight up general inconvenience. To avoid these type issues or what can become a costly and even worse plumbing disaster, the most trusted Raleigh professional plumbers at Poole’s Plumbing offer a reminder to always try and check and stay on  the look out to check for the following immediately after any suspected drainage issues:

  1. Excusing the pun, I think we all can agree that garbage disposals can be a messy business. Bones and large chunks of greasy food can prove troublesome for your garbage disposal and lead to a clogged drain. You’ll want to toss most of these aforementioned offenders into your garbage and not directly into your disposal.
  2. Your dishwasher is a life saver after a long day and a painstakingly cooked meal, but every once in a while it can actually create extra work for you. Repeated running of your dishwasher or failure to properly remove solid waste from its innards before running a cycle can cause backups in your drain.
  3. Your washing machine can pose problems in the same manner as your dishwasher, so be vigilant when taking care of those seemingly never-ending loads of laundry. Pay attention to when your clogs tend to happen — if they seem to occur on days you’re running your washing machine then you’ve probably located the source of the problem. Multiple large loads in quick succession can cause the synthetic fabrics of your clothing to gather in drains and foil even your best efforts at keeping your drains free flowing.
  4. Perhaps surprisingly, your main sewer line may be behind all your drainage woes, no matter whether the clog occurs in an area in the line right beside your house or near the edge of the street. Municipalities have different guidelines governing what is your responsibility and what is not regarding the sewer line and you may be on the hook for a repair before you can restore the health of your drains. Check with your municipality to determine how to handle a clogged sewer line.

Another time too be on alert to check for clogged drains or a back up issue is when there have been heavy rains. The deluge following a storm can cause clogging in outside drains as dirt and debris wash in rapidly and collect. These drains are not often intended for large volumes of water in a short time period, and a summer storm may have you scrambling to prevent flooding to your property.