When it comes to clogs in the drains of your home or business in Renton or King County, we want to talk about the cause of the issue and how that affects your drains. Three of the biggest causes of clogs in our drain pipes are:
- Flushing anything like baby wipes, diapers, and/or personal sanitation products.
- Running a lot of leftover food down the kitchen sink: foods like rice and pasta turn into a sludgy mess in the pipes.
- Disposing of cooking oil or food grease down your kitchen sink
If you are unfamiliar with how drainage systems are laid out in many homes and businesses, think of it like a tree. The drainage pipes that come off of your shower, washing machine, dishwasher, sinks, and so on, typically start as small pipes. That drain then merges with several other pipes and feeds into a slightly large pipe. That connection then runs down the inside of your walls where it can meet up with the main drainage line for the home before it flows out to the main sewer line or septic tank. As the pipes get large, that usually means there is less of a spot to have clog form; usually. Those intersections of the tree branches that are taking your waste water to get further out of your house can also be the intersections of any or all of the above major causes that can halt water in its tracks.
Once there is a blockage, the only place for the dirty water to go is back from where it came. That means, if you have a clog where your washer’s drain meets with your dishwasher and kitchen sink, the water will backflow into your kitchen and laundry area. That means the closer your clog is to the main sewer line, the worse the backup will be.
But do not fear. Life happens and sometimes sinks, toilets and showers can get clogged. When that happens, Trusted Plumbing and Heating is here with 24/7 emergency plumbing help. One of the best tools we have is our Hydro Jetting equipment. You can read more about the process on the Hydro Jetting page.