Main Drain Cleaning Services in Tulsa

Main Drain Cleaning Services in Tulsa

Mud, soil, leaves, branches, and burrowing nests are some of the things that can block your outside drain. Putting the wrong things down your kitchen sink, drains and toilets can also leave the outside drain clogged. Here's what you can do to deal with a blocked outdoor drain.

How to Handle It When You Find Your Outside Drain Clogged

You can clear a clogged outside drain by hand. However, you'll need to wear rubber gloves because the drains tend to be smelly and dirty. To unclog the drain:

1. Remove the drain covers.

2. Reach in and remove as much gunk as you can at the entrance and exit.

3. Insert your garden hose as far as possible into the entrance point, turn it on, and flush out the debris until the water frees up the line and runs clear.

If there's standing water, you may want to get rid of as much of it as possible before removing the clog with your hands. Nevertheless, your garden hose will work through the standing water.

An outside drain clogged may require some specialty tools, such as:

• Sewer-cleaning machine. To use the machine, you feed a cable attached to it into your outdoor drain pipe. The cable spins through the pipe to break up the blockage. You can't use the machine if your pipe is perforated or corrugated, because the sharp blade on the cable's tip can tear it apart.

• Hydro jetting. With a perforated or corrugated pipe and PVC, you can try using a hydro jetter. This machine flushes out the blockage using high-pressure water.

You can rent hydro jetters or sewer-cleaning machines from a local hardware store. Keep in mind that these machines can hurt you and your pipes if you're not experienced with them.

If you find your outside drain clogged despite your efforts or are having trouble clearing it, you should call in professionals. For all your plumbing problems in the Broken Arrow area, contact Air Assurance. We offer a variety of plumbing services, including hydro jetting drain cleaning and sewer repairs and installations.

What Winter Plumbing Issues Are Most Common?

Broken Arrow's cold winter weather tends to amplify certain plumbing issues. Knowing more about these winter plumbing issues, including how to prevent them, helps you save time and money on repairs. Here's a closer look at the common winter plumbing problems you may encounter.

Frozen Pipes

It's not unusual for outdoor and indoor pipes to freeze during the winter months. You can have a buildup of water around your outdoor spigots. Frigid temperatures can make the water freeze, which leads to excess pressure, which can cause your pipes to break or leak.

To prevent your pipes from freezing, disconnect all your garden hoses from exterior taps. Use insulated faucet jackets to cover the taps. If some of your water pipes run along exterior walls behind cabinets, open the cabinets at night to allow warm air to reach them.

Clogged Drains

Increased kitchen use in the winter can cause significant chaos in your plumbing system. Food accumulates more easily in your pipes during the winter.

If your home lacks a garbage disposal, you should throw as many food particles as possible into the trash. Even if you have a garbage disposal, you should throw any questionable food scraps in your trash bin, because your winter comfort foods could solidify in your pipes. Also, grease can significantly damage your pipes. Avoid pouring it down the disposal or drain.

Failing Water Heater

The temperature drop can overtax your water heater. You may suddenly have no hot water due to several reasons. The pilot light on your gas water heater may have gone out. The temperature gauge may not be at the right temperature. Excess residue may also be seeping into your water tank and overstraining your system. You can avoid significant problems by having your heater looked at by a professional early in the season.

Even if you don't have a winter plumbing issue now, it's always a good idea to schedule preventive maintenance to make sure your plumbing system is ready for the winter. For more information on winter plumbing concerns, contact the experienced plumbers at Air Assurance. We offer a range of plumbing services, including repairs, remodels, and a Plumbing Service Plan to ensure your Broken Arrow-area home's plumbing system works correctly.