Clogged Drain Edmonton

Encountering a drain clog is normal for any Edmonton homeowner and is inevitable over the years. A clog can interrupt your daily grooming routine, so it's important to deal with it. Ignoring a clog can cause problems with your drain and disrupt your daily life. It can also block the wastewater system. Blocked wastewater in your drain can cause pressure, leading to cracked or leaking pipes. In severe cases, it can even cause a sewer backup. Raw and contaminated wastewater can be thrown back into your basement and flow through your plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, and shower heads. You are exposed to fumes from sewage and may need to pay for repairs for water damage.

Sewage crises happen regularly, especially for people who neglect their plumbing system, like failing to address clogged drains in Edmonton, AB.

We recommend regular plumbing maintenance by hiring professional Edmonton plumbers annually to inspect, clean, and clear their drainage pipes. This will prevent potential damage caused by clogged drains in Edmonton. If you've tried everything to unclog the bathroom drain but haven't succeeded, it's time to call a professional.

Our team is experienced and ready to tackle any plumbing challenge, including clogged drains in Edmonton. We have the skills and knowledge to solve these problems. We listen to our clients and provide effective solutions to address their concerns. Our workmanship is of high quality, and our customers are highly satisfied. If you think that all professional plumbers are only interested in making money from you, we assure you that this is not the case. Mr. Rooter Plumbing offers transparent, upfront pricing alongside varying parts and labour guarantees, so if a service doesn’t meet your expectations, we will return and make the proper adjustments.

To learn more about our services for unclogging drains in Edmonton, continue reading or contact our customer service experts for more information.

About Our Services: Clogged Drain Edmonton

A bathroom clog usually happens when debris, like dirt, dead skin flakes, hair, and soap scum, builds up and blocks the drain pipes. Over time, this gunk grows and restricts the flow of water. To prevent clogs, use proper etiquette and avoid flushing objects like paper towels, sanitary napkins, cotton swabs, dental floss, and similar items. Use a drain catcher to cover the opening. If a drain is clogged and the blockage is too far down, you should contact a local licensed plumber.

Plumbing Inspection & Diagnosis Conducted

The first step of our clogged drain service involves, of course, an inspection. Checking your pipes helps us identify and diagnose any issues in your home's plumbing system, and find the cause. For instance, just because water isn’t draining in your shower, doesn’t necessarily mean that the whole bathroom is clogged. Identifying these problems now will help prevent any major problems for you in the future.

Our expert plumbers will inspect your plumbing system and provide you with a list of recommendations for current and future repairs and replacements. During an inspection, a plumber will assess various plumbing fixtures like sinks, showers, bathtubs, toilets, and water-based appliances. They will also check draining and venting systems, filtration systems, water supply and drain lines, and emergency mechanisms 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. Sometimes just looking at it isn't enough, and we have to get into the details to fix a clogged drain. A professional plumber, equipped with advanced tools and specialized equipment, can swiftly locate and eliminate blockages in your plumbing. They can accomplish this proficiently without the necessity of disassembling your pipe system, ensuring a quick resolution to the problem.

Using Cutting Edge Devices, Specialized Tools And Techniques

Trying to fix plumbing issues by yourself often fails because you need the right skills and expertise to do a successful and lasting repair. A lack of professional knowledge can make plumbing problems worse instead of fixing them properly. Most of your store-bought plumber's equipment, including generic plungers, is not professional-grade, and you can end up doing some serious damage to your drainage pipes if you’re not careful. If you have a clogged drain in Edmonton, it's better to hire a skilled plumber with the right tools rather than attempting a DIY fix with a wire coat hanger.

• Drill and power augers
• Wet and dry vacuums
• Thermal imaging cameras
• Drain cameras

Drain snaking is the process of using a flexible cable or auger to clear tough debris from drainage pipes. Using a rotating motion, the auger infiltrates the solid blockage and slowly pulls it out of the drain. An auger may not completely remove a blockage and might only clear away small bits of debris instead of completely clearing it. 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. Inspect other drains in your home or use drain cameras to get a closer look inside the pipes. After determining the location and severity of the issue, we can choose the best method to fix your stubborn clog without causing more damage to the plumbing system.

Professional Video Camera Inspection

Sometimes, even after we have tried all the basic clog-removing techniques, we may find that the clog has barely budged. If you’ve ever wondered what is brewing inside 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. We may even uncover problematic areas such as leaky pipe walls, which are cracked and fractured 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.

The Super Soaker: Hydro Scrub Jetting

If we find your drainage pipes are not badly damaged, and in good condition, we will utilize hydrojetting to blast away the clog after determining its exact location using the information we gathered from the video footage.

A HydroScrub^® Jetting seamlessly blasts away tough clogs using a highly pressurized stream of water as it pulses away blockage, leaving the drain pipes spick-and-span. The hose is attached to a water pump and tank, which altogether conjures a forceful pulse of water to remove any clogs in its path. Water pressure levels can reach an intense 4,000 psi and unleash water at 34 liters per minute to clear out the drain pipe.

Although old-school methods such as plunging, augering, or even using a coat hanger would’ve been the only options to get rid of a bathroom sink clog in the past, hydrojetting is innovative as it’s the only method that washes the pipe from the inside with serious pressure. This is because the solid blockage is cut by the water pressure and directly flushed 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 leftover residue, including soap scum, food leftovers, and hairballs, which ideally should not have been flushed down in the first place.

Bonus: Bacterial Drain Care

Are you an eco-friendly enthusiast hoping to reduce your impact on the environment? Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Edmonton has the pleasure of offering a bacterial solution for slow drains with our Mr. Rooter Total Drain solution.

The solution is a professional-grade drain maintenance solution, not found anywhere in your local home hardware shop. The solution itself contains bacteria that consume any clog-causing substances in your pipes, resulting in 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 leave your pipes intact from any aftermath damage.

You can’t say the same thing about chemical-based drain cleaners, which are not only toxic but weaken your pipes due to corrosion. At most, these harsh chemical cleaners soften and loosen the solid blockage instead of getting rid of it. Additionally, these chemical cleaners may pose significant risks to your health, potentially causing burns or respiratory issues if not handled with care. By contrast, the bacterial cleaner is safe, eco-friendly, and effective, guaranteeing a longer lifespan for your pipes while ensuring the safety of your household.

Why We Are Edmonton’s Best Choice Clogged Drain Repair

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 hydrojetting to using an eco-friendly drain product.

Our team of plumbing experts in Edmonton will arrive promptly and dressed in uniform for your clogged drain service appointment. We can also accommodate your busy schedule with 24/7 emergency services as we know that clogs can happen at inconvenient times.

Count on us for all your plumbing service needs. We are dedicated to providing excellent service and using advanced equipment and techniques to maintain and protect your home's pipes. These satisfied customers were certainly happy with our work.

FAQs About Clogged Drain: Edmonton & Area

What Are Telltale Signs I Have A Clog In My Plumbing System?

If you are asking this question, chances are you suspect you have a clog somewhere in your pipes. Some of the common signs you may have a clog include:

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

Because you can never be sure where a clog is, it is always best to call an experienced plumber to take care of it for you, as they have the skills and tools to efficiently locate and remove the clog while protecting your plumbing system.

What's the Difference Between Hard And Soft Clogs?

There are two main types of clogs: those caused by hard blockage and those caused by soft blockage.

Hard blockage refers to larger debris that somehow enters systems and gets stuck inside, like some sanitary products, large rocks, a child's toy, or even a cell phone. Soft blockage refers to those materials that build blockage over time. Soap scum, minerals in Edmonton’s hard water, and other small debris like dirt and food scraps are all examples.

Regular maintenance and cautious use of sinks, toilets, and other drains can help prevent both types of clogs, helping to prevent issues from a clogged drain in Edmonton.

What Are Some Reasons For A Clog To Emerge?

Clogs can occur because of numerous reasons. But 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 of a clogged drain until we conduct a thorough inspection, more often than not, we find Edmonton clients are their own 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
• Buildup of hair
• Cotton rounds or pads
• Q-tips
• Band-aids
• Dental floss
• Medication

These items are some of the more common items we find clogging pipes and drains, but they only make up a fraction of the wide range of things that should not go down the drain. Ultimately, do not flush anything that does not explicitly say ‘flushable’ on its packaging, and even then you should still be careful, depending on the size, age, and condition of your system.

What Should I Not Attempt On A Clogged Drain?

Apart from boycotting certain items and instead tossing them into the trash, compost, or recycling bin where they belong, it’s also considered best practice to never use harsh chemical drain cleaners, as they can further stifle your drain lines.

If you’ve tried home remedies such as pouring boiling water alongside a concoction of white 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 at-home 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 hydrojetting.

Drain Unclogging Services Are Underway—

Drain Unclogging Services are Underway—Call Mr. Rooter Plumbing Today!

The professionals at Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Edmonton will arrive lickety-split to burst away any scathing blockage for your clogged drain, so you can get back to your normal routine.

In addition to the City of Edmonton, we also serve the nearby areas of Sherwood Park, St Albert, and Riverbend. Go ahead and reach out to our friendly customer service representatives to schedule a service appointment for clogged drain repair in Edmonton. Feel free to also ask about our other residential plumbing services, from a drain cleaning service to water heater repair and trenchless sewer line replacement.