Your home’s plumbing system is like the arteries and veins in your body – you want to keep them as clear as possible so they can do their job of moving fluids efficiently. Over time, however, the soaps, creams, oils, and everything else that we send down the drain can build up and cause sink clogs.
When your home needs drain cleaning in Ottawa, call on the sewer and drain professionals at Out of This World Plumbing. We’re available for all kinds of Ottawa drain cleaning and drain clog removal services, including emergency ones!
Book Online Book OnlineUnfortunately, we don’t always get a warning before the problem occurs. The exception is occasionally in the basement floor drain – sometimes you can see a stain or a water mark around it or near it that may indicate that there has been a small plumbing issue that can turn into a more significant plumbing emergency if left unattended.
Some of the minor clogged drain situations can be handled on your own if you’d like- but big clogs and emergency services are best left to Ottawa drain cleaning experts that can inspect the plumbing issues, make suggestions for immediate repair, and leave behind a clean space and quality work, that is fully insured.
While a complete drain blockage or sewage backup is an easy indicator that it’s time to call for emergency drain cleaning in Ottawa, there are warning signs to pay attention to that will tell you it’s time to clean your pipes before it becomes an emergency.
When your kitchen sink drain is taking longer than usual to empty, and you are suddenly dealing with a large number of fruit flies in your home it is because the food and debris buildup is slowing water down and giving the flies plenty to feast on. Definitely time to call for professional drain cleaning in Ottawa!
If you are smelling strange odours or hearing unusual noises, the water in your pipes is trying to get through however it can, no matter how small the space. These noises can come from sink drains as well as your toilet. Strange odours can be sewage or debris buildup in your pipes that has begun to decompose.
Just because it isn’t an emergency doesn’t mean it can be ignored. Indications of a drain problem mean you should act now and call us for Ottawa drain cleaning, to avoid having to call an emergency plumber later.
If the clog is in the plumbing that leaves your home and connects to the city sewers, your Ottawa drain cleaning technicians will need to go to what is called the “main cleanout” for your home. The main cleanout is where wastewater leaves your home. Usually (about 90% of the time) the main cleanout is located near the main shutoff valve for the incoming water supply for your home and the water meter.
Minor problems can become larger problems if they are not caught in time. For example, multiple clog points can develop and create long clogs – we’ve seen drain clogs up to 4 feet long. That’s why we recommend doing what you can to prevent plumbing problems like clogs before they become serious and warrant professional drain cleaning in Ottawa.
These factors can help make clogs more likely to happen, making it more likely you’ll need to call in a professional for Ottawa drain cleaning services:
We’re seeing drain clog issues more and more these days for a number of reasons:
When your Ottawa drain cleaning expert arrives for emergency services, they have a fully stocked truck with all the tools to get your pipes to drain properly. Some tools you may already have already seen before, or are a part of your toolbox. We’ll get the job done!
BioOne is a friendly bacterial treatment designed to digest any residue building up in your pipes over time. It won’t corrode pipes (even plastic ones) and is even kind to the environment. A capful or two per month will help prevent clogging.
Toilet clogs are usually caused by flushing inappropriate items. These include:
Being careful with what gets flushed can save you a lot of stress.