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When Should a Plumber Be Called For a Clogged Drain?

August 24, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

Everyone is forced to deal with a clogged drain at some point. It is a common, if not frustrating, plumbing issue that can occur anywhere in the system. Depending on the location, you may not know how severe a clog is. It can be difficult to determine when to hire a plumber in St. Paul.

You may be able to determine how severe the clog is on your own. Examine your drains and listen for strange noises emanating from your pipes. These may be indicators of where the clog originated. When you discover it, you will need to decide whether to call a plumber. The following data may help you make a decision.

When a Clog Requires a Professional Plumber

There are a number of factors that influence the severity of a plumbing clog. The information you have about a growing clog could lead a plumber from McDonough’s directly to its origin.

• Where is it located? The location of a clog in your plumbing is one of the most crucial aspects of a clog. The majority of your home’s pipes are located in inaccessible locations, such as behind walls and under floors. Some clogs may initially require specialized equipment to access.

• Does water move? If the pipes are still draining, you may be able to clear the obstruction by yourself. But if a fixture or appliance is completely clogged, it is generally safer to consult a licensed plumber.

• What caused the blockage? Some substances can cause greater damage to your plumbing. Simple organic waste, such as coffee grounds and hair, is unpleasant but typically simple to flush away by oneself. Other materials such as sewage can be considerably more complex (and maybe even risky). Care for these clogs will require additional steps and the expertise of an expert.

Where can clogs develop in my plumbing?

There are not many places in your plumbing where clogs cannot form. We rely on our plumbing for numerous tasks, including cleaning, cooking, and laundry. A clog can occur near the appliances and fixtures we use or within the pipes.

• Toilet Clogs: The toilet, sink, and shower may all become clogged. The cause of a clogged bathroom drain is typically hair. Taking care of a clogged sink drain, clogged tub drain, or clogged shower drain can be as simple as removing the hair that has accumulated. It’s quick, albeit a bit unpleasant. Occasionally, a hair-clogged drain can lead to a blockage deep within the pipe. In this situation, you may require professional assistance.

• Kitchen Clogs: The kitchen sink and dishwasher are the most frequent locations where clogs form. Is the drain in your kitchen clogged? Use the garbage disposal correctly to prevent food waste from accumulating. However, if the disposal itself is clogged, avoid touching it! The blades are dangerous.

• Laundry and Slippers Especially if lint traps aren’t working properly, the plumbing near the washing machine can become clogged. Other causes of washing machine clogs include laundry detergent and grease stains.

Clearing a Clogged Drain

If the problem is a simple clog, you may be able to handle it without professional assistance. Not all instances of clog removal require specialized equipment. In fact, sometimes the solution is as simple as obtaining a plunger. Here are a few DIY drain maintenance tips!

Mesh or mindfulness goes a great distance. Using mesh filters or other drain traps can prevent foreign materials from entering the plumbing system. Observe the items you bring to your kitchen or bathroom sink. If something can clog, attempt to safely break it up.

Understand what cannot be flushed. Baby wipes, cooking grease, and potato peels should not be flushed down the toilet. To preserve the integrity of your plumbing, dispose of them properly.

Always try your reliable plunger. Even if a leak appears severe, the plunger is a straightforward and effective tool. Try your plunger before calling for professional assistance.

Other home remedies can be beneficial. Did you know there is a home remedy for a clogged drain? You can try using baking soda and vinegar to unclog your drain. We do not recommend the use of store-bought liquid drain openers, as these toxic chemicals can cause pipe corrosion.

Have you tried these tips but still have an issue? Call us for prompt drain cleaning.

Call McDonough’s in St. Paul for Quick and Efficient Plumbers

It is important to everyone at McDonough’s to maintain the plumbing in your home. Our plumbers are dedicated to delivering the finest plumbing service in St. Paul. If you require dependable drain cleaning services, we have you covered.

We have the necessary equipment and training to complete the task successfully. For expert plumbing services, contact McDonough’s immediately. Contact the business for additional information or to schedule an appointment. Contact us today

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Minnesota Drain Cleaning and Camera Video Inspections

March 30, 2016 by admin 1 Comment

Hey, what’s new in drain cleaning?

This question is thrown into many a conversation to start the flow of gibby gab, you know, to get the “small talk” flowing. However, most times the listener is caught off guard and says: “ah, um, . . . not much” and “same old same old”. Well, not this time!

Guess what, in the sewer and drain business there is something new that is also old or is it better said that something old is now new again. Confused? Let me lift that cloud of double talk doubtfulness from you. Cameras, I’m talking about cameras.

Cameras have been around now since 1826 or 1827 (according to Wikipedia). With moving pictures coming along in 1889. What a wild concept at the time; pictures that could move and tell a story. Believe it or not, Thomas Edison had a hand in the next step of development; getting the crazy moving pictures camera adapted to be handheld and easily portable. The handheld video camera was eventually marketed to the general public (made famous by private citizen Abraham Zapruder in Dallas, November of 1963) to make home movies.

Today we have glamorized that moving picture machine by putting it on the end of a long cable and shoving it down your drain. Beautiful thought isn’t it? Who hasn’t wanted to see that imagery? What is really driving this new phenomena is the digital aspects of today’s camera capabilities. We all know how simple it is with our smart phones. Everybody now has a camera for both images and video right there in their purse or pocket almost all the time. And storage, that tiny little micro disc is amazing! Well, this is so much better for putting in the hands of a Minnesota Sewer Drain Technician.

Video Cameras and Drain Cleaning

Just 4 years ago, video cameras for the drain cleaning business were just as archaic as the first moving picture cameras over a century earlier. To record a video of your drain that Tech. had to lug a heavy machine around that was mounted on wheels and place a 7 3/8″ x 4 1/16″ x 1″ plastic cartridge (remember the VHS) into the camera. But wait for it, here is the big reason they were not mainstream; That camera cost over $20,000! And the picture, was black and white. Don’t you want to see the colors in your drain? We actually do! Simply because then it is easier to determine what the clog is and then how to go about removing the clog. Plus it was not user friendly, would break a lot, the VHS tapes would get wet or damaged and the VHS tapes were bulky to carry around. . . etc.

Fast forward to today and we have hand held units, full color! They are lightweight, very reliable and so much easier to use. Plus all that we need to carry around to record on is a tiny little flash drive. And, AND, the best part is the cost 90% less! That’s right, you can get a really decent camera for about $2,500. One other really neat feature on some of these new cameras, the lens is fitted with a membrane that works like an eyelid. You press a button and it blinks to clear the, um, goop (for lack of a really disgusting truthful word) off of the lens.

So at McDonough’s, Minneapolis/St Paul Water jetting and Drain Cleaning, you know; The unclogdrains.com Guys, we have gotten a camera for each of our technicians. And we have them use that camera on every job to double check that they succeeded in getting the drain unclogged. So rest easy knowing that whenever you want now, you can easily and affordably see what is in your drain. Then we can put it on a flash drive that you can upload to Facebook and show your friends and family. Technology is a beautiful thing (just not necessarily in this case)!

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