Monitoring and maintaining your plumbing system through regular drain cleaning and inspection is essential for keeping your property safe from water damage. As a local plumbing contractor, Westminster Discount Plumbers has been offering complete drain cleaning services to our clients in the Westminster area.  While we look forward to every opportunity to work with one of our customers, we also want to help them avoid common plumbing issues.

Common Home Plumbing Mistakes

1. Flushing Foreign Objects

Just because it’s paper doesn’t mean it can go down the toilet. In fact, most disposable products are not designed for flushing. As a general rule, don’t put anything in the toilet bowl that was not specifically designed to go there. Absorbent materials like paper towels and solid items like plastic wrapping have a high chance of causing a blockage.

2. Dumping Grease Down the Sink

Whether your kitchen sink is equipped with a garbage disposal or not, it’s not a good idea to dump liquid fat or grease down the drain. The material will cool down as it slides further into the pipes until it becomes hard, which creates a watertight clog deep in your plumbing system. Instead, pour fat or grease into a container until it is cold enough to throw in the garbage can.

3. Using Too Much Drain Cleaning Chemicals

Caustic drain cleaning chemicals can be effective on some blockages, but they are also highly toxic and can damage plumbing fixtures if used incorrectly. If you decide to use these chemicals, follow the instructions carefully and in the appropriate quantity. If the chemical can’t break through the clog, then adding more will only fill up the pipes and possibly get pushed into an appliance or fixture.

Powerful Solutions to Break the Toughest Clogs

As a professional plumbing contractor, Westminster Discount Plumbers technicians have the technique and experience to help our clients with all kinds of drain cleaning projects. We use a potent hydro-jetting tool to blast away grime, residue and obstructions from your pipes, leaving them sparkling clean. Call us any time of day or night to schedule an appointment or request a no-obligation estimate for your project.