{"id":2954,"date":"2020-03-23T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=2954"},"modified":"2020-03-17T18:12:35","modified_gmt":"2020-03-17T22:12:35","slug":"what-causing-clogs-in-drains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/drain-and-sewer-service\/what-causing-clogs-in-drains\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Causing the Clogs in My Drains?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Drain\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The clogged drain is almost the definition of \u201chousehold nuisance.\u201d We\u2019ve all dealt with one before, we know we\u2019ll deal with more in the future. The good news is that unclogging drains isn\u2019t difficult\u2014as long as you know the right steps. Use a plunger or a hand-cranked drain snake. If that doesn\u2019t fix the clog, don\u2019t use chemical drain cleaners<\/em>. Instead, call us for professional plumbing in Ladera Ranch, CA<\/a> and we will remove the clog, thoroughly, quickly, and without damaging the drainpipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But drain clogs aren\u2019t a singular problem\u2014they\u2019re the result\nof different problems. \u201cWhat is causing the clogs in my drains?\u201d is the right\nquestion to ask, because it goes a long way toward prevention of clogs in the\nfuture. So we\u2019ll guide you through the most common sources of drain clogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Hair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hair tangles and clots are the most frequent cause of shower\nand bathroom sink drain clogs. Hair can easily get stuck in the p-trap of a\ndrain, which is the curved section of the drainpipe right below the drain. Once\nhair gets stuck, it will start to trap more hair, eventually leading to a slow\nand then stopped drain. Plungers usually won\u2019t do much good, although drain\nsnakes may help a little. The best prevention tool is to place drain strainers\ninto the drains. You can purchase these at most home improvement stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FOG (Fats, Oils, Grease)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now let\u2019s switch over to the kitchen drains, where the big\nenemy is FOG. This acronym covers the various cooking oils that can end up\npoured down the drain. FOG is liquid when hot, but when it cools it becomes a\ntough solid that\u2019s hard to remove. Full drain cleaning with hydro-jetters is usually\nnecessary to get rid of FOG build-up. To help prevent this, take precautions to\npour FOG into a separate receptacle, which you can then move to the trash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soap Scum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This can affect all drains in the house, although it\u2019s a bigger\nconcern for bathroom drains. Soap scum not only creates potential clogging, it\ncan chemically damage pipe material. Even if you aren\u2019t dealing with regular\nclogs because of soap scum, regular drain cleaning to remove it can significantly\nincrease the life of your drainpipes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hard water deposits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The minerals of hard water leave a flaky yellow scale behind\non pipe interiors. (You\u2019ll also notice this on fixtures, which is a warning of hard\nwater trouble.) As this builds up, it will make clogging more frequent, and eventually\ncreate high water pressure issues. Removing hard water deposits takes powerful\nhydro-jetting equipment. We also strongly recommend installing a water softener\nfor your house if hard water deposits are a major problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accidental objects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a broad category that covers items that may accidentally\nfall down drains: children\u2019s toys, toothpaste caps, small electronics, etc. You\u2019ll\noften need to call a plumber to find out how to remove obstructions like this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saddleback Plumbing Heating & Air has served Orange County since 1981. Call us for whatever drain or other plumbing work your house needs.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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