Benefits of a Summer Drain Cleaning
For most homeowners drain pipes are out of sight and out of mind. It is not until water refuses to go down or worse yet backs up and overflows into your home that the importance of keeping them clean becomes a reality. Proper drain cleaning is not a do-it-yourself job. It requires knowledge, experience and special tools to do it right. The most homeowners can normally do is pour a drain cleaner down the pipes and hope for a temporary fix.
The kitchen, bathroom and outside drains all have their own unique risk factors. Your water content plays a role in clogging pipes. The more minerals your water has in it the quicker it will clog drains. Water pressure will continue to decrease as minerals build up. They can build up enough to clog your drains and cause serious damage to your pipes and appliances.
While anything washed down the kitchen drain can cause problems, its biggest enemy is grease. While most people know not to pour oils down the drains, some grease will end up there from washing dishes and running the garbage disposal. The bathroom drains fall victim to soap residue. Mix hair with the residue and drains clog quickly. Screens help, but will not catch everything.
Outside drainpipes are at risk of clogging due to roots. Plant and tree roots have a natural instinct to reach for water and nutrients. That makes your outside pipes a prime plant target. Roots left unchecked can ruin your outside drainage system. If you choose not to have your drains cleaned, they can pose a health risk. People who suffer from respiratory problems are especially at risk.
Clogged drain pipes present bacteria and mold with a prime growing environment. Clogs can emit a foul odor that penetrates throughout your home. Summer drain cleaning eliminates the unseen dangers from your home, removes the odors and maintains an excellent water pressure. Utilizing summer drain cleaning services is as investment. You can enjoy the rewards of having clean drains. If sometime in the future you decide to sell your home, periodic cleanings will increase its value.
Is your Stuart home in need of professional drain cleaning? Call Allore’s Plumbing at (772) 288-0998 for the best services in your area!