Recent Requests
Drain flows from garage into kitchen, under heater closet with overflow pipe, on to bathrooms and out to the street. Clogged drain between heater closet/overflow pipe and first bathroom. Access from garage drain access or heater closet overflow pipe. Looking for price estimate to clean out that drain. Thanks.
Lee G
interested in a quote to clean out sewer line. Clean out in inside the house.
Steve G
San Francisco, California
Drain Issues
Clogged drains are a fact of life in any home. At some point, your kitchen sink or bathroom shower drain will need to be cleaned to remove drain clogs that obstruct the drain. It's always best to try and avoid clogged drain situations in the first place. Never use sinks and toilets as waste baskets. Do not shove grease down the drain, or flush diapers or sanitary products down your toilet. These are some of the most common causes of clogged drains. Run hot water through your drains to remove any grease that may have began to clog. Take care not to place shells, bones, coffee grounds and other objects into your garbage disposal. Use strainers to cover all bath tubs and shower drains, and keep these clean.
If you still end up with a clogged drain problem, use your trusty plumber to clean your drain. Every home should have a plunger, one for toilets and another for sinks. With any plunger, remember that results will depend on how much suction you can manage to produce with the plunger. Also, bear in mind, that plungers rarely work with just a few pumps, and you'll have to plunge at least 15 to 20 times with rapid movements to be able to dislodge the clog. When a plunger doesn't seem to help dislodge the clog, use a plumber's snake to clear the drain. A plumber's snake is a flexible apparatus with a handle at one end, and a hook at the other. By turning the handle, you can hook the clog and then remove it from the drain.
It doesn't take much to keep your drains clean, and when you do end up with a clogged drain, a little help from your plunger should be enough to clean the drain. If all these doesn't help however, hire a professional drain cleaning company to remove the clog. We can help you find professional drain cleaning contractors in San Francisco.