Residential Clogged Drain Cleaning Services in Omaha, NE

Why Drains Are So Important to Your Home

Homeowners in Council Bluffs or Bennington, NE likely don’t spend much time thinking about their home’s drains unless something goes wrong. Your drains have the sole job of carrying wastewater away from your home. That wastewater contains particles made up of dirt, dust, food, and soap, among other things. Those particles can slow down the water flow and cause clogged drains. Our professional plumbers will get your wastewater flowing again. Ignoring a clogged drain is not recommended because it can result in backed-up toilets, sinks, and bathtubs, as well as property damage or foul odors. A problem in one drain in your home can lead to problems in other drains, so be sure to contact us immediately.

Signs of Clogged Drains

Sometimes it’s easy to identify a clogged drain, but that isn’t always true. You’ll likely notice when water stops flowing or a sink gets backed up, which are just a couple of obvious signs that your home needs professional clogged drain cleaning services from Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Omaha. We will visit your home in Omahato inspect and diagnose your drains before solving your plumbing issues. Some signs that you have a clogged drain may include the following:

• Backed-up toilets
• Foul odors from drains
• Sinks gurgling or draining slowly
• Soggy areas of your yard
• Bubbling sounds coming from toilets
• Puddles of water near your bathtub, shower, sink, or laundry appliances

Fixing Multiple Types of Drains

While all drains have essentially the same function, each type of drain is a bit different. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Omaha offers clogged drain cleaning services for multiple types of drains, including:

• Kitchen Drains – Kitchen sinks often get clogged by grease, oils, and food particles. Avoid putting any of those substances down the drain while cleaning up after meals because pipes can become hardened. Do not put bones, meat, or vegetables down your garbage disposal.
• Bathroom Drains – Soap, toothpaste, and hair are some common culprits leading to clogged bathroom drains. Try installing drain covers in your bathtub and bathroom sinks. Run hot water while you brush your teeth to prevent toothpaste from hardening inside your pipes.
• Floor Drains – These drains are located in garages, basements, and laundry rooms. Floor drains often get clogged due to dirt, dust, leaves, and other debris. A clogged floor drain can lead to floor damage, so be sure to have these drains cleaned out from time to time.

How to Identify & Fix Clogged Drains

While we recommend leaving the heavy lifting to our professional plumbers, there are some things homeowners can do to find out if they have a clog and potentially fix it if the situation has not gotten too far out of hand. Learn about what you can do, and don’t hesitate to contact us if you are not comfortable doing so:

• While the water is partially draining, prepare a kettle or pot of hot water. Boiled water works wonders at clearing hardened fats and oils out of clogged drains. Pour your hot water into the drain carefully once all or most of the water has drained. We also recommend scheduling routine drain inspections and cleanings.
• Use a snake drain and plunger. Sink plungers are easy to use and can move the clog up to near the top of the drain. From there, use a drain snake to pull the clogging material out of your pipe. Throw away that material in the trash, and do not flush it down the pipe.
• If the previous steps do not work, call in our professional plumbers. DIY clogged drain solutions will not help unclog a drain that has a deep clog, such as one from a tree root invasion. Our plumbing team has the experience, expertise, and equipment needed to unclog even the worst drains.

Schedule Drain Cleaning Services Today

Our team is here to keep your drains in optimal condition and make sure they are working correctly. We offer preventative maintenance services that allow you to save time, money, and hassle. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Omaha offers 24/7 emergency drain cleaning services. Contact us today to request an estimate or schedule an appointment.