Professional Washington, MO Drain Cleaning solves slow drains, recurring clogs, and water backups before they turn into bigger plumbing problems. Regardless of what draining problems you're facing, professional drain cleaning improves the flow and helps prevent future complications. Signature Plumbing's licensed experts are available 24/7 to help your home. get in touch today at (636) 742-2533 or get in touch online to clean your drains today.

Fast and effective, our team of plumbing professionals treats your Washington, MO home as if it were our own. We handle sinks, sewers, drain inspection, and other plumbing work which protects your home from water damage.

On this page, we'll be reviewing how to tell when your drain needs to be cleaned, issues you might run into with a dirty drain, FAQs on drain cleaning, and the Washington, MO drain cleaning services we assist you with at Signature Plumbing.

See more about our high standards in our reviews to learn why we've been Washington, MO's top plumbing service since we first opened in 2011.

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5 Signs Your Washington, MO Drain Needs to be Cleaned

To prevent small plumbing issues from growing into bigger ones, keep track of your drain's capabilities and watch out for signs that you need to have it cleaned. We've picked out our five top signs to keep track of below:

1. Slow Drains

If it's taking a while for your appliances to drain water, there might be a blockage. Whether intentionally or not, everyone sometimes sends things we aren't supposed to down the drain, and over time hair, food scraps, toiletries, and more can build up, causing blockages. Professional cleaning can evacuate these blocks, restoring your appliances' drain capabilities.

2. Water Backing Up

Depending on your home's piping, having a blockage in one area can force water back up somewhere else. For example, if your toilet line is clogged, it may not be immediately noticeable at the toilet. Instead, water could back up out of a drain in your shower, since it is unable to go through its normal pipe.

3. Foul Odors

Pay attention to nasty scents in and around your drain. The cause could be deeper than the drain itself: Foul odors can also be caused by clogs in the pipes, resulting in sewage backup and air bubbles. At first, it's just a bad smell, but extended exposure can be dangerous.

4. Gurgling Sounds

Having a partially clogged line can result in gurgling or bubbling noises coming from trapped air. Your drain is partially functioning, but creates bubbles and air pockets that aren't supposed to be there. Besides being annoying, these sounds are signals that something larger could be wrong.

5. Multiple Clogged Lines

Finally, all each of the warning signs can worsen by having multiple clogged lines. The more clogs and blocks in your home's plumbing, the more you will see slow drains, water backup, foul odors, and gurgling sounds in each of the drains. Sometimes, though, it's not a set of separate clogs, but actually one major one.

If you're noticing all of the above signs for more than one drain in your home, you might actually be up against a larger problem: Issues with your main sewer line. A main sewer line issue is an emergency because wastewater can back up and mix with your clean water. If you suspect your sewer system is broken, it's critical to call a plumber right away.

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Common Drain Cleaning Problems in Washington, MO

Cleaning your drains goes beyond the surface appeal – it's important for the long-term health and safety of your home. Over time, clogs will damage your house, increase your chance of getting sick, attract pests, and degrade your home's overall plumbing performance.

Corrosion

When a clog sticks around in your Washington, MO drain and pipes, it can slowly but steadily corrode the pipes, increasing long-term wear and tear. This can happen either through increased friction, changing the pH of the water, or both. Corrosion is extra difficult because it generally can't be detected from outside the pipe until it springs a leak.

Clogs

Clogs can occur when debris accumulates, tapering the drain, creating bottlenecks and even blockages. When your drain is not able to handle as much water, its performance will suffer, and eventually it can spit debris and dirty water back up the drain. Additionally, if pressure builds up, it can cause your pipe to crack.

Water Damage

If your pipe springs a leak, water can flood part of your home, causing serious damage. Sometimes this is obvious, but it could be in an area you can't see. If water leaks in these areas, your house's foundation could be affected, necessitating repairs.

Health Risks: Bacteria, Mold, and Mildew

Bacteria, mold, and mildew aren't just sources of bad odors – they can negatively impact your health, too. The organic matter present in dirty pipes can create a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi, which can expand beyond the pipes and drains. What's more, they can also damage the pipe structure, resulting in increased damage.

Pest Infestations

Diry drains can also attract pests, particularly insects. In Washington, MO, mosquitoes, flies, and cockroaches can all build up colonies in these conditions and become long-term infestations. Working with an exterminator can remove the pests, and working with a plumber to clean the drains can fight against their return.

Reduced Performance in Your Home's Plumbing

If you don't clean your drains regularly, you'll see reductions in your home's plumbing efficiency. It may slowly build up over time, but reduced drain performance will affect you daily:

  • Sinks full of dirt and gunk
  • Toilets that don't flush properly
  • Dirty or low-pressure showers

As time goes on, the debris will build up and eventually totally block the pipe. At this stage, your pipes may start to leak, flooding the area and hurting your property's value. To prevent this, do what you can to ensure that only water (and in the toilet, waste) goes down the pipes and hire a plumber to inspect them regularly.

Our Washington, MO Drain Cleaning Services

Whatever your drain cleaning needs are, Signature Plumbing is equipped for the job. Our goal is to fix the problem, whatever the cause is.

  • Sink Drain Cleaning: Debris from washing your dishes and brushing your teeth can cause a blockage when it goes down the drain. Our Washington, MO drain cleaning professionals clean out clogs and restore your drain's performance.
  • Basement Drain Cleaning: The lower elevation makes basement drains prone to clog from many kinds of debris, whether from kitchen sink food scraps, bathroom drain toothpaste, or something else. We don't stop at just unblocking your drain. We'll look for any damage to your foundation or damaged pipes.
  • Sewer Drain Cleaning: At the end of your home's plumbing system, your sewer is at risk of clogs from anything that clogged any of the other drains in your house, and external threatslike tree roots on top of it. If we find any damage while working on your home, we can excavate the sewer line to go in and restore it.
  • Toilet Drain Cleaning: Wipes (regardless of their label) frequently cause blockages, along with toilet paper and other debris. Our industrial grade cleaners, drain snakes, and hydro jets are designed to break up stuck materials.
  • Bathtub Drain Cleaning: Hair, soap, dirt, and pet fur often collect in shower and bath drains, leading to buildups and blockages over time. We'll clean out any mold or mildew that's grown in addition to removing the debris.
  • Drain Camera Inspections: Beyond uncloging your drain, we search for other issues in your plumbing – with our drain inspection services, we can run a state of the art camera through your plumbing to find any deeper issues that are causing clogs. This can solve the mystery and tell you what's going on with your plumbing.

Reach out now for 24/7 drain cleaning (or other plumbing) services, at 636-742-2533.

Washington, MO Drain Cleaning FAQs

Drain cleaning in Washington, MO means working together - regular professional drain cleaning attacks the tough clogs, while individual maintenance keeps the pipes clean in the interim. Below, we've answered some of the most widespread Washington, MO drain cleaning questions:

Should I use chemical drain cleaners?

We don't recommend using chemical drain cleaners for several reasons - they can damage your pipes, are ineffective against total blockages, and can be hazardous to your health. If they get stuck in your drain, too, they can combine with other chemicals in your plumbing system to make dangerous compounds.

Can clogged drains make you sick?

Yes, in two ways. First, clogs often provide food for harmful bacteria and fungi. If they grow unchecked, you're risking your health by being around the given drain.
Second, if the water cannot flow past a block, it can cause waste water to reverse its flow, contaminating other parts of your Washington, MO home's water system.

How often should drain pipes be cleaned in Washington, MO?

Generally, you'll want to have your drains professionally cleaned every 6 months to 1 year, in order to knock out any heavy-duty clogs. You can do your own touch-up monthly to minimize buildup.

What things should I avoid putting down drains?

While a complete list of items would go on forever, these are some common items that people tend to send down their drains, but are harmful for them:

  • Fats/Oils/Grease
  • Coffee Grounds
  • Egg Shells
  • Paper (besides Toilet Paper)
  • Cleaning Products
  • Rice or Pasta
  • Paint
What are common causes of drain clogs?

While you probably try hard to prevent yourself from flushing any of the above items down your drains, at some point, some sort of debris will build up in them. Grease, hair, soap, and food waste are the reasons behind most clogs.

Is it okay to pour boiling water down the drain?

Probably not - boiling water is harmful to certain pipe materials, so we don't recommend pouring boiling water down any of your drains. There are technically use cases where it can help, but using warm (not boiling) water has many of the same benefits, and avoid damage to your pipes.

How can I protect my drain?

Besides regular cleaning/inspections, drain covers can prevent blockages by stopping debris before it flows down. Compost or trash food scraps, don't send them down the garbage disposal. And pour hot (not boiling!) water down the drain weekly to wipe away oils before they become clogs.



Let Signature Plumbing Handle Your Washington, MO Drain Cleaning Needs

Washington, MO drain cleaning isn't always fun work, but it is an important part of your home maintenence. At Signature Plumbing we're dedicated to providing top quality plumbing service for your home.

  • Licensed Plumbing Professionals: Our team is licensed, insured, and have been serving Washington, MO for over a decade.
  • Highly Responsive: Our team is on standby 24/7 to take care of everything from minor clogs to plumbing emergencies.
  • Transparent Pricing: We won't add on expenses after the work - we're open with our pricing and quotes before you hire us.
  • On-The-Spot Fixes: Our team always has the tools ready to fix whatever issues we find, so if something else is wrong beyond the original issue, we're still prepared.

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Don't let clogged or dirty drains hold back your home. Call us today at (636) 742-2533 or contact us online for all your Washington, MO drain cleaning needs.

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