Professional Edmonton Clogged Drain Services

Why Must A Blockage Be Dealt With?

For the most part, encountering a nasty clog is quite normal for any Edmonton homeowner and in fact, inevitable over the years. Although a clog can be a pesky nuisance and rudely interrupt your daily grooming routine, so it's not something you want to overlook. Left undealt with, a clog can not only cause a hindrance to your lifestyle but suffocate your drain lines and block the wastewater, which would otherwise be readily discarded to the main lateral line and eventually onwards to the municipal sewage system. As the wastewater is barricaded in your drain lines, eventually the internal and built-up pressure will cause your pipes to not only crack and leak but rupture resulting in a sewage backup. The be-all, end-all of course, is raw and contaminated wastewater being hurled back into your basement and through your plumbing fixtures from your sinks and toilet to your showerhead. Not only are you now exposed to toxic fumes from the aftermath of raw sewage but you now face costly and permanent water and moisture damage. If this sounds like a plot in a comedy flick gone bad, you’d be surprised at how often a sewage crisis happens, especially for those who don’t participate in the proper upkeep of their plumbing system.

Responsible Edmonton homeowners practice routine maintenance, including signing up for an annual professional inspection and cleaning service to clean and clear the sludge in their drainage pipes, and in doing so, they readily avoid a clogged drain. Somehow, if you’ve exhausted yourself trying to get rid of the bathroom clog from pouring boiling water down its drain to plunging or augering and find that you’ve at best, only loosened the blockage, it's time to leave it to the professionals. It’s about time to ask a certified, local, and fully insured Edmonton plumber from Mr. Rooter of Edmonton, for help remedying a clogged drain. Our experienced team members always savor a good challenge and can handle any feat as they are well-equipped with the skillset, technique, and know-how for a clogged drain problem. We always advocate for our clients by actively listening to their concerns by offering them long-lasting and effective solutions, as proven by our quality workmanship and outstanding customer satisfaction. If you are brought into the tall tale that a professional plumber only looks to make a quick buck off of you, be rest assured that we are not in the business of upselling and offer transparent, upfront pricing alongside one-year parts and labor guarantee, so if the clog happens to remerge in another plumbing fixture, we will return and make the proper adjustments. If you are still hesitant, we offer a no-obligation consultation in which you can raise these concerns.

Our Essential Edmonton Clogged Drain Services

Typically, a bathroom clog is the result of accumulated debris, including dirt, dead skin flakes, hair, and soap scum which combines to forge a blockage on the walls of the drain pipes. Over time, this gunk grows and restricts the flow of water. Usually, you can lessen the likelihood of encountering a clog by practicing good manners, edict, and boycotting certain objects such as towel papers, sanitary napkins, cotton swabs, dental floss, and more by placing a drain catcher over the opening. Sometimes a clogged drain can’t be helped as the blockage is too deep and you require an expert plumber.

How Is A Plumbing Inspection & Diagnosis Conducted?

After conducting a thorough examination of your plumbing system via a standard inspection, you will receive a list of recommendations for pending and future plumbing repairs and replacements. For example, during the inspection, a plumber will conduct an assessment of including but not limited to the following: all plumbing fixtures, including sinks, showers, bathtubs, toilets, water-based appliances, and the attached hose, including the dishwasher, clothes washer, and water heater, check the draining and venting systems, filtration systems, water supply and drain lines and emergency mechanisms to prevent floodings such as the sump pump and main water shut-off valve. Your Edmonton plumber may discover cracks, mineral or sediment deposits buildup, or discolored rust and corrosion along these components, which may indicate why you have a clogged drain. However, at times eyeballing it doesn’t hold up to snuff and we have to get into the nitty gritty details for a clogged drain. Your savvy plumber has a few tricks up their sleeves, from using advanced gadgets and devices used to locate a clogged drain to blasting it away without having to physically remove and disassemble your pipes.

Cutting Edge Devices: Specialized Tools And Techniques

Despite trying to act the part of a plumber with a quick-fix DIY hack, a lot of times, these solutions backfire as you haven't acquired the tactic to perform a proper job. Most of the store-bought plumber's equipment, including generic plungers, are not professional-grade and you can end up doing critical damage to your drainage pipes if you’re not careful. Instead, opt for a skilled plumber who is highly trained with dexterity and can utilize a wide variety of tools ranging from:

• Drill and power augers
• Taze plungers
• Wet and dry vacuums
• Acoustic listening devices
• Thermal imaging maps
• Soil probes

For example, drain snaking is whereby a flexible, slender cable or auger is inserted into your drainage pipes and carefully navigated through twists and turns of your drain lines until it encounters tough debris. Based on a spiraling motion, the auger infiltrates the solid blockage and slowly pulls it out of the drain. It’s not entirely guaranteed that an auger can remove the blockage as many times it only chips away bits and pieces of debris rather than entirely removing its hook, line, and sinker. You also risk scratching up and denting the inside of your pipes, leaving them more susceptible to leaks. Sometimes too, before we even tackle a clog we have to collect more clues to its whereabouts. For example, we may use an acoustic listening device to pinpoint a clogged drain. The device itself connects to a sensitive microphone that detects unusual sounds and deciphers odd leak noises apart from the sound of flowing water. If none of these work, however, we kick it up a notch using a video camera to take a deeper dive into your drain lines.

Eye Spy: Video Camera Inspection

After we have tried all the basics, we may find the clog has barely budged, as augering works best for more shallow and surface-level clogs located in the p-trap. If you’ve ever wondered what is brewing inside of your drainage pipes, now’s your chance to witness it all as we will proceed to capture video footage of what’s afoot, from sludge to solid objects such as small jewelry to tree roots. We will insert a small camera attached to a flexible cable and bright LED light and carefully maneuver it through the bends and crevices of your drain lines to capture high-definition footage and display the results on a CCTV monitor for you to observe. The camera will transmit a signal receiver helping to differentiate smaller clogs from larger ones allowing us to prioritize a clogged drain service. We may even uncover problematic areas such as leaky pipe walls, which are cracked and fractured due to the extra weight of the clog and require an Edmonton trenchless sewer line repair or replacement. If anything, a drain camera inspection provides valuable clues for us to perform a better job at getting rid of the nasty clog and take the safety precautions necessary to proceed.

Super Soaker: Hydro Scrub Jetting

If we find your drainage pipes are not badly damaged, we will utilize hydro jetting to blast away the clog after determining its exact location using the information we gathered from the video footage. A HydroScrub® seamlessly blasts away rigid clogs using a highly-pressurized stream of water as it pulses away a blockage, leaving the drain pipes spick-and-span. The hose is attached to a water pressurizer and tank, which altogether conjures a forceful pulse of water to remove any clogs in its path. Water pressure levels can reach an intense 3,500 psi and unleash water at 68 liters per minute to clear out the drainage pipe. Although old-school methods such as plunging, augering, or even using a monkey wrench would’ve been the only options to get rid of a bathroom sink clog in the past, hydro jetting is innovative as it’s the most hygienic and sanctuary procedure and leaves no mess behind. This is because the solid blockage is directly pushed into Edmonton’s sewer system instead of being pulled up through your sink and into your home. You also get the added benefits of having your pipes scrubbed clean of any residue, including soap scum, food leftovers, and hairballs which ideally should not have been flushed down in the first place.

Bonus: Biodegradable Drain Care

Are you an eco-friendly enthusiast hoping to reduce your impact on the environment? Mr. Rooter has the courtesy of offering you a biodegradable solution for your clogged drain with our BioChoiceES solution, which is a professional-grade drain cleaner not found anywhere in your local home hardware shop. The solution itself contains enzymes that scour any clog-causing substances resulting in clean and clean pipes. Because the natural solution is made of live vegetative bacterial culture, it can not only engulf all organic waste it encounters for your clogged drain but also leaves your pipes intact from any aftermath damage. You can’t say the same for chemical-based drain cleaners, which are not only toxic but weaken your pipes due to corrosion. At most, these harsh chemical cleansers soften and loosen the solid blockage instead of getting rid of it.

Why We Are The Enthusiastic Choice For Getting Rid Of Nasty Clogs

Don’t procrastinate and tiptoe around the foul clog but be proactive and take action! Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Edmonton’s area of expertise is clogged drains, and upon conducting an inspection, we will use our cutting-edge toolset to map out the location of the clog before annihilating it through one of our non-invasive techniques from hydro jetting to using an eco-friendly drain product. Our trustworthy team members will show up promptly and uniformed for your clogged drain service appointment and can even accommodate your busy, on-the-go schedule with 24/7 emergency services as we understand a clog crops up at the most inconvenient moments.

Frequently Asked Questions About A Clogged Drain

What Are Telltale Signs I Have A Clog?

• Gurgling or bubbling noises coming from plumbing fixtures, including sinks, bathtubs, showers, and toilets, and also water-based appliances, including dishwashers or water heater
• Standing water in your sink, bathtub, or shower
• Slow drain in plumbing fixtures
• Foul odors wafting from drains
• Random puddle of water around plumbing fixtures
• Toilet water levels randomly fluctuate
• Drain flies
• Skyrocketing utility bills

What Are Some Reasons For A Clog To Emerge?

Mostly, you can lessen the chance of encountering a clog by being mindful of what you’re tossing down the drain. Although we cannot determine the root cause for a clogged drain until we conduct a thorough inspection, more often than not, we find Edmonton clients are their undoing as they treat their kitchen’s garburator like a composter for leftover food or don’t bother picking up clumps of hair by hand after they shower. If it’s a matter of changing your behavior and habits, be sure not to toss items down the drain:

• Food scraps, including eggshells, coffee grounds, rice, pasta, etc.
• Fats, oils, and grease
• Fruit pits
• Paper towels
• Flushable wipes
• Feminine hygiene products
• Cotton rounds or pads
• Q-tips
• Band-aids
• Dental floss
• Medication

What Should I Not Attempt On A Clogged Drain?

Apart from boycotting certain items and instead tossing them into the trash or recycle bin, it’s also best practice to never use harsh chemical cleaners as they can further stifle your drain lines. If you’ve tried home remedies such as pouring boiling water alongside a concoction of vinegar and baking soda, it can loosen the clog–but if you find that it's making it worse, stop what you’re doing immediately and call a plumber. Remember, a clogged drain won’t necessarily unblock itself using these quick DIY hacks and can sometimes make things worse. Plus, some issues, like tree roots, won’t dissolve on their own and need to be blasted away using hydro jetting.

Mr. Rooter Will Burst All Pesky Clogs, No Sweat–Call Us Today!

We will arrive lickety-split to burst away any scathing blockage for your clogged drain so you can return to your normal routine. Apart from Edmonton we also serve nearby areas of Sherwood Park, St Albert, and Riverbend, so go ahead and reach out to our friendly customer service representatives to schedule a service appointment for clogged drains. While you’re at it, ask about our other residential plumbing services, from drain cleaning to water heater repair and trenchless sewer line replacement.