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Drain Cleaning and Repair - New Westminster, B.C.
Drains are one of the most commonly used parts of any home, even though it’s something we don’t think about too much. Any time we use any water apparatus, the drain is a vital piece of functionality. Since they’re so frequently used, it’s not surprising that they need maintenance and cleaning over time.
Most homeowners may think that drain cleaning is as simple as buying a chemical drain cleaner from the supermarket and it’s good to go. While sometimes it may be helpful, it’s not the only element that’s important for drain cleaning.
Over time, different materials build up in our drains, such as fats, oils, grease, minerals, and even solid objects. When buildup like this occurs, it can become solid, causing clogs. If you find yourself with this kind of issue, a chemical drain cleaner you buy at the store isn’t going to be of much help, and sometimes can even damage your drains and pipes if you use them too often.
It’s much better to call in a drain cleaning plumber from New West Plumbing to make sure that your drains are cleaned and maintained with optimal lifespan in mind; this can help avoid any problems with the drains and pipes, which ultimately end up being much more costly.
Even if you have no signs of clogging, drain cleaning is recommended every few few years by a drain cleaning technician; it’s a relatively quick and affordable process, and will keep your drains as happy as can be!
If you need any drainage repair, a technician can also help with that. Here at New West Plumbing, we have a team of licensed expert plumbers who can help you with anything related to drain cleaning or drainage repair.
Sometimes, aside from preventative maintenance, you may find yourself with draining issues, and perhaps you need drainage repair.
Signs You Need Drain Cleaning or Repair
- Slow draining sink: if you start to notice that your sink is draining slower than normal, at first it may seem like no big deal, but it can be a key indicator that something’s not right with your drains. Call in a drain cleaning company like New West Plumbing so that we can make sure to target the issue right away and get your drains cleaned out and working effectively.
- Low to no water pressure: nothing’s worse than stepping into the shower and finding that you have water that dribbles out at a snail’s pace. While at first it may be baffling, it can be caused by a drain issue or clog. Drain services can help get your water flowing again.
- Not draining after shower: up to your ankles in puddles once you finish your shower? Full bathtub that takes hours to drain out? This can definitely be caused by a clogged drain or drainage issue. Call in for drain cleaning services so that a drain cleaning plumber can identify the problem and get things draining properly.
- Toilets don’t flush properly: if you see any irregularities pop up with your toilet, it could signal a need for drainage repair. Getting it diagnosed can help you identify how to get your toilet flushing again, so calling a plumber in is better than fiddling around with the toilet yourself.
- Sink backups: notice that your kitchen sink refuses to drain, or your bathroom sink likes to sit around with water for a while? These are signs you need drain cleaning or even drainage repair.
- Foul Odors: If you have any foul odors coming from your drains, sinks, or toilet, it may be a sign that you need drain repair. It’s important to call in a drain cleaning technician to help.
- Higher Water Bills: Sometimes your monthly water costs can go up, and this may be explained by a leak in an area of the drain line. If you see your water bill increasing without reason, call in a New West plumber to assess the situation. Don’t need money literally going down the drain!
What to Expect from Drain Services
When New West Plumbing comes in to help with your drain cleaning or drainage repair, this is what you can expect:
- Our expert drain cleaning plumber team will arrive and inspect your drainage and plumbing system with care and effective service.
- After inspection, you’ll receive a diagnosis of what’s causing any issues.
- Our team will then provide you with a quote based on the job
- We’ll fix the issues right then and there if possible! We do anything we can to make sure your drains are functioning effectively and comfortably.
- We clean up any mess left behind.
So, now that you know a bit about what the process looks like, what are the typical methods of drain cleaning?
Drain Jetting
One option for cleaning out your drain is hydro jet drain cleaning. This is a highly effective and sophisticated method for cleaning out drains. You can find more about this method on our drain jetting info page.
Drain Snake
Another option for drain cleaning is to use a drain snake. Our licensed drain cleaning experts know how to use these drain snakes with accuracy and always work to keep your drains safe while ensuring the quickest service possible.
What Happens After My Drain Service?
Once New West Plumbing has wrapped up your drain service, you’ll be able to enjoy:
- Drains that clear out water quickly
- Consistent and flowing water pressure
- Properly-flushing toilets
- Happy drains free of clogs and debris