Help my drain is clogged!

A clogged drain can mean many things. For some it is a simple issues such as a stopped up kitchen or bathroom sink. Others may find their toilet has clogged up. At times you may find that more then one clog has occurred at the same time. It is important to understand what these different clogs mean and why they happen.

Sinks
When a sink is clogged two things may happen. If it is a single bowl sink the water will fail to drain or drain very slowly. If it is a two bowl sink the water will move from one sink into the other and then level out. Either way the problem is the same. You have a clogged sink.

At this point you can attempt to unblock the sink. DO NOT USE CHEMICALS. Chemicals, especially those which contain ammonia or bleach may cause long term damage to your pipes through rusting and erosion. They will also make their way into the water system that you and your children drink. A plunger might work for a very simple clog that is not too far down the pipe. But if after several attempts the plunger does not do the trick you will need to think about calling in a professional plumber who can bring in a drain cleaning snake. For a free estimate on your clog you can contact us at 562 505 7399 or use our contact page.

Bathrooms & Toilets
One of the most common calls we receive is of a clogged toilet. A clogged toilet is not a simple as a sink. with a sink it is often a simple clog in the pipe near the sink. Unfortunately, a toilet clog may indicate a problem with the sewer. This will be especially true if the water is traveling from the toilet to the bathtub when you flush. This is not a simple problem with a simple cure. When you start to delve into sewer problems it is important to understand that there may be more going on then hair or toilet paper stuck in your pipes. For more information on mainline see our sewer cleaning and repair page. Or you can call us at 562 505 7399 for more information.