When homeowners have plumbing problems, such as a clogged drain or a broken sewer pipe, they may think that the repairs will be expensive. Some companies offer affordable plumbing services with flat rate pricing, so homeowners don’t have to worry about spending too much money on needed repairs. Below are two common plumbing problems and what an experienced plumber can do to make the repairs.
Clogged Sink or Bathtub Drain
Sinks and bathtub drains often become clogged because of things that are washed down the drain or placed into the garbage disposal. Food items, such as grease, coffee grounds and bones can cause kitchen sink drains to become stopped up. A bathtub can stop draining because of a hair clog that has plugged up the drain pipes. To unclog drains in the sinks or bathtub, a plumber may choose to use an auger to break up the clog. This cutting tool has blades on the end and as the plumber feeds the auger down into the drain, the spinning blades chop up the clog and the debris is washed down the drain with water.
Backed Up or Clogged Sewer Lines
Sewer lines often become clogged because tree roots get into the pipes through cracks. As the tree roots continue to grow, they create a large mass inside of the pipe and this creates a clog. A plumber may choose to use a larger cutting tool to clear out the clog or the plumber may use the hydro jet system. When hydro jetting, the plumber uses special equipment to force a large amount of water into the sewer pipes to wash away the clog. A septic tank that is too full can back up because there is nowhere else for the sewage to go. If this is the reason for the clog, a plumber who offers affordable plumbing will have to clean the sludge out the of the septic tank.
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