Wherever you live in or around Nashville, plumbing repair is a constant need for homeowners. Roto-Rooter has been repairing pipes and unclogging drains since the 1930’s, allowing our customers to have worry-free use of all of their plumbing requirements without breaking the bank. We guarantee our work and offer innovative solutions that are cost effective and unobtrusive.
With all that we can offer our customers, perhaps the most valuable thing is advice on how to avoid many of the common problems that incite plumbing issues. While an exhaustive list is beyond the scope of this blog article, here are a few things that can help you avoid some of the more common pitfalls that lead to blocked pipes.
One major issue is what you flush down the toilet. For some reason, some people believe that anything that can go down the toilet is fair game when it comes time to the pull of the handle. Not so. Diapers and sanitary towels are among the most common pipe blockers. These two items swell with water and do not degrade quickly, ensuring a problem-filled future when it comes to bathroom use. Baby wipes are also a common source of problems. People assume that a baby wipe is the wet equivalent of toilet paper, but it is not. There are specially made wipes that do degrade in water and these are labeled as “flushable”. These types of wipes are designed as an alternative or supplement to toilet paper, but even these should not be flushed in bulk.
One of the major things that cause blockages, especially following holidays, is fat in the system. We’re not talking about clogged arteries here, though that analogy could be applied when it comes to your house’s circulatory system. Pouring fats down the drain is a bad idea, period. Fats are immiscible to water, meaning that they don’t mix; they float on top. You may remember these sorts of experiments from science class. Beyond that, many fats congeal, solidifying into gunk that blocks the passage of water and waste from your home. It is inevitable that over time, fat deposits will build up and the flow of water out of your sink will trickle down to a standstill.
Hair accumulation in drains and sink traps is an ever mounting problem unless you guard against it. Hair falls out all the time – for some of us more than for others – and the buildup is so substantial that it can act as a veritable dam when it comes to smooth water flow. Many times, Nashville plumbing repair is achieved by removing a cylindrical-shaped plug of hair from the drain resulting in instant water-draining success. This problem can be eliminated by using a drain strainer or protector to sieve the hair from the water. One finger swipe at the close of each shower is enough to keep the drain free of hair.
These three tips alone can save you money and hassle in the long run. And when you need Roto-Rooter for the inevitable pipe breaks and the bigger stuff, we’re always here to help.
