How Often Should You Have Your Drains Cleaned

Have you thought about your drains lately? If not, you may want to give your drains a moment’s consideration. That’s because if your drains get clogged, it will cost you a lot more in the long run than merely taking some time to have your drains cleaned. Here is some information about how often your drains might need to be cleaned.

A Little About Your Drains

A drain is a conduit for all of your household liquids moving into the wastewater system. Depending on the age of your home, and the size of your home, the drain pipes may be large or small. The problem with drains is that all of the stuff you are moving down your drains can get clogged up over time. Human grease, oil, and hair, along with pet hair and other household grease and fats, can build up over time. This can lead to a clog. There are times that a clog can get so large and thick it is impossible to remove.

There are some households who may want to think about getting their drains cleaned each year as a maintenance procedure. If your home is old with old pipes, you may need to have your drains cleaned yearly. Pipes in older homes are narrower and more easily clogged. You may also want to have your pipes cleaned if your home is near large trees. That’s because tree roots are often the cause of drain clogs when the roots work into the system. You may also want to have your drains clean if you have a large house with lots of plumbing because the potential for clogs is greater.

When you are ready to have your drains cleaned, we hope you’ll think of us. You can give us a call at 941.256.5580.