Incoming water is important of course, but have you ever wondered what happens to the water once it goes down the drain? We wouldn’t blame you if you haven’t. Most things you send down the drain, from dirt to kitchen juices and other unmentionables, you’d rather just forget about. It’s easy to watch
water and other things go down the drain, but what if they don’t?
Just like the electrical system, ductwork, and other plumbing, the drainage in your Jersey Shore home is a complex system. Slow draining and backing up can indicate a larger issue that should be tackled by a professional plumber. Check out some of these common causes, depending on where in your home the problem is occurring.
My Kitchen Sink is Clogged…
Clogged drains in your kitchen are often caused by one likely culprit: an item that shouldn’t have been sent down it. Some things that you shouldn’t be putting down the drain of your Jersey Shore home include…
– Oil or grease
– Coffee grounds
– Vegetable peels
– Eggshells
– Paper products
Remember, garbage disposals are not superheroes. In some cases, like with starchy foods, disposals can turn it to paste that will be more likely to stop up the drain line. Avoid putting these items down the drain and use the garbage disposal as a last resort, and you’ll be less likely to experience issues with
your kitchen sink.
My Toilet Won’t Flush…
While it is a sensitive subject, it does happen. Similar to your kitchen, certain items like wet wipes shouldn’t be sent down the toilet and can cause major problems in your Jersey Shore home. Extra soft toilet paper is also more likely to hold together and clump as well. If you have had issues in the past,
best to stick with traditional means.
If you’re activating the flusher and the water is not immediately draining from the toilet, the offender could be a component within the tank. Most of these parts are easily changed out and are designed to be replaced. Following these repairs, you should see power restored to the fixture.
My Shower is Draining Slowly…
Most of the time, slow shower drains are due to lack of proper maintenance. Yes, you do have to do maintenance on showers and tubs in your Jersey Shore home, but there’s no need to break out the toolbox.
The plumbing department at Rostron Premium Home Services usually recommends cleaning out the drain to remove and build-up of hair each time you scrub the shower or tub. You can also purchase simple, inexpensive devices that can help trap the hair and make it easier to remove.
Drains in Multiple Locations Are Backing Up…
If you are running water in a certain area, but it’s backing up into another fixture, or there are multiple spots in your home where water is not going down, it points to a bigger issue. As previously stated, the sewer system in your home is quite complex. Drain lines will come together before exiting the home
through the main line and can spell trouble for one another, depending on their location.
Common issues that will result in multiple back ups in your Jersey Shore home can include a clog in a critical point, pipe collapses, or even tree roots in the line. If your entire house is giving you problems, it can point to an issue with the main sewer line after all the branch-offs come together.
Improper Set Up
A drainage system in your Jersey Shore home that is improperly installed can combine with any of these issues, amplifying the matter. For example, there is a risk for older homes that have added washing machines, dishwashers, or additional bathrooms without resizing the outgoing drain pipe. Another
example would be improper pitch or sagging that can happen progressively, leaving the water nowhere to go.
Trust the Professionals
There are a number of ways to tackle clogs yourself, but the best way is to prevent them altogether. Still having issues after taking a whack at it yourself? Call Rostron Premium Home Services, serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Call our office at 732-223-8221 or fill out a form right here on our
website. We look forward to hearing from you!
