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How to Prevent a Clogged Drain
A clogged drain is one of the most common and frustrating household problems. There’s nothing more annoying than seeing water collect in your kitchen sink or your toilet not properly flush. But what can you do to prevent clogs from happening? Each year people in Lake Worth and Palm Beach County spend hundreds of dollars to get their drains and pipes fixed. Fortunately all it takes is a little proactive approach for anyone to prevent clogs from bothering you again.
Surprisingly, one of the best things to do is to avoid using chemical drain-cleaning products. There are tons of chemical drain cleaners available in supermarkets, drug and hardware stores. But while these products may bring good results, they may do more long-term harm than good. Every time you use a product such as Liquid Plumber, it can erode your cast-iron drainpipes. In many cases, only part of the clog is removed. This can cause your drain to clog repeatedly. Continuous use of chemical drain products can eat away your pipes and eventually cause leaks. If you do have a clog the best choices are to either call a professional plumber or purchase a manually operated augur or snake at a hardware store.
When your sink or toilet gets clogged, it can add pressure to your pipes and shorten their lifespan. One of the simplest methods of prevention is to never throw food scraps down your kitchen drain. Always discard them in the garbage. Scrape your dishes of loose food and either use the garbage disposal or place them in the trash. Never pour liquid grease down any drain. Simply place it in a container and put it in the garbage.
One of the most common causes of clogs is hair. Place a screen over the drains in your shower or simply pull out collected hair periodically to prevent a blockage. Never place anything in your toilet besides toilet paper and your waste. One of the more overlooked ways to prevent clogs is to keep your sewer line and septic tank clear. Every few years, it’s a good idea to call a plumber to snake the main sewage cleanout. Over the course of time, tree roots and other debris can find their way into pipes. Homeowner with a septic tank pumped every three to five years.

The technicians at Able Plumbing in Lake Worth can assist anyone in Palm Beach County with their plumbing needs. But fixing clogs is only part of what they do. Able Plumbing can also perform remodeling jobs, fix and install water heaters, provide natural gas services, perform basic construction and alleviate any basic plumbing problems. Call today at (562) 582-1819 and receive 10 percent off on all service calls.

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