Clearing blocked drains in Toronto

A blocked drain can cause trouble if it is not dealt with quickly. You may need to call your plumber to check for a clogged drain if:

• Your sink, bath, shower, or toilet is draining slowly or not at all
• Your sink, bathroom, or household drains are making a ‘gurgling’ kind of sound.
• The water level in your bathroom is higher or insignificant than usual.
• And, of course, if you have an overflow from your toilet or drain.

What are the common causes of blocked drains in Toronto?

When called out to deal with blocked drains in Toronto, we often find that tree roots are the culprit. Toronto is filled with beautiful trees, but the roots often go deeper than people expect. When they come in contact with pipes, problems can occur. Fine, hair-like tree roots can enter drains and clog them. More extensive roots can push on tubes and crush them, causing a drain blockage and a need for the pipes to be replaced. There are many potential causes of blocked drains in Toronto. Below are some of the most common:

1. Pipes that have been installed incorrectly or corroded
2. Blockages caused by tree roots
3. Garbage accumulation
4. Sewer backup
5. Clogged drains caused by grease, oil, or other fats
6. Flooding due to heavy rain or melting snow
7. Overflowing sinks, toilets, or bathtubs
8. Object lodged in the drain

If you are experiencing any of the above problems, getting the drains cleared as soon as possible is crucial.

Another common cause of blocked drains in Toronto is ground movement caused by heavy traffic. Large vehicles can compress the earth; over time, the pressure underground can become so intense that pipes are crushed, causing the drains in the house to back up.

Foreign objects flushed down toilets can cause blocked drains at the household end. Paper towels, sanitary pads, cloths, or nappies are sometimes mistakenly flushed down toilets. Even toys are sometimes found in gutters when little ones learn to flush the loo.

The other common cause of blocked drains in Toronto households is the build-up of food, hair, oil, or other residues in drains. This may be prevented by regular drain maintenance, including household drain cleaners. A drain trap in the kitchen sink is also a good idea to prevent any larger food scraps from going down the drain.

What are the risks associated with clearing a blocked drain in Toronto?

If you have a blocked drain, you should first try to clear it yourself. There are a few risks associated with removing a blocked drain yourself, so it’s essential to be aware of them before you start.

The first risk is that you could damage your pipes if you’re not careful. If you use a plunger or other tool to clear the blockage, you could damage your pipes if you’re not careful.

Another risk is that you could end up making the problem worse. If you try to force the blockage out, you could make it worse and harder to clear.

The last risk is that you could end up injuring yourself. You could hurt yourself while trying to clear the blockage if you’re not careful.

You can always call a professional if you’re uncomfortable Clearing the blockage yourself. They’ll be able to clear it quickly and safely, without putting.

What steps should you take to clear a blocked drain in Toronto?

If you have a blocked drain, there are a few things you can do to try and clear it yourself. First, try using a plunger. If that doesn’t work, you can try using a drain snake.

If your drain is stubbornly blocked or clogged, you need to call professional plumbers to help. Everest Drain and Plumbing will have specialized equipment to diagnose and clear a blocked drain.

First, most modern plumbers will use a CCTV video to perform a pipeline survey and confirm the location and cause of the blockage. It is called drain sewer video inspection. If a crushed pipe causes the jam, the plumber must perform a drain replacement or repair.

If the drain is blocked and cannot be cleared with a plunger, the plumber will use one of two tools to unclog the pipe.

The electric eel could be described as a flexible drill that can snake into drains on a long wire. These come in various sizes, and a good plumber will have a selection to suit different drain sizes. It also flails about inside the drain to scrape oily residues from the sides of the pipe.

The high-pressure water jet is attached to a flexible line up to hundreds of meters in length. It has a nozzle that pulls the line into the sewer using hydraulic force and cleans out the lengths of pipes. Truck-mounted systems can even break up complex objects such as tree roots with the power of the spray. If neither of those work, you may need to call a professional.

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