Clogged drains can appear out of nowhere if you aren’t prepared and they can be quite a nuisance. Clogged drains can put a halt to your task, can bring smells, and can potentially lead to costly issues. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the top 4 causes of clogged drains. Getting ahead of these common root causes can help you get ahead of any potential drain-clogging issues.
GREASE BUILDUP |Grease is one of the worst things that can go down your drains. Grease starts its journey down your drain as a thick liquid but will later congeal in your pipes and cause a clog. It may make its way down with hot water when you’re rinsing your dishes, but it will be cooled by the vent pipes that flow cool air into your plumbing and the grease will stick and pile up in your pipes.
HAIR | Hair is a common culprit when it comes to drain clogs. Hair can combine with grease or clump up, both creating blockages in your plumbing. Hair should be kept away from drains by using drain covers or drain grates. If you are cleaning and find accumulations of hair, dispose of them in the trash. Do not rinse them down sink drains or flush them down toilets.
ROOTS | Tree roots growing into pipes usually occurs over time. The most vulnerable pipes are those that were installed between 1920-1970 that were made of clay or concrete. These materials are porous, therefore, not sealed tightly. When tree roots are growing, and searching for nutrients, they often find them through these porous materials in the waters being carried inside them. These growing roots can crush your pipes and leave you with a costly repair problem.
FOOD WASTE | Food waste really builds up around the holidays. Food waste should never really be going down your drain pipes, even if you have a garbage disposal. Foods can solidify in your pipes and cause blockages. Some foods also contain grease which will congeal and cause backups in your plumbing.
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