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A drain service isn't needed for every situation, but there are circumstances when a DIY approach isn't suitable. Call 1-800-Plumber +Air of Indianapolis if any of the following applies to you:

You Have an Intense Clog

Some clogs can't be handled with ordinary remedies like plungers and boiling water. You might have a backed-up drain because of a tree root that's grown inside of your pipe. These can only be solved with the help of a professional drain service, like 1-800-Plumber +Air of Indianapolis.

You shouldn't use a commercial drain cleaner to try and deal with a clog. They're highly corrosive and can cause lasting damage to your pipes, eventually leading to cracks and leaks. Secondly, they can't work on certain types of clogs.

All of Your Drains are Clogged

It's not random bad luck if each of your drains is clogged. This is a sign that you have something wrong with your main sewer line. The sewer line might have collapsed or otherwise be deteriorating due to age. There could also be tree roots growing inside the drain, or congestion due to improper disposal of grease and other items.

Your sewer line can be repaired/replaced, but this is work only for a drain service professional. At 1-800-Plumber +Air of Indianapolis, we can connect you with a quality plumber who can look inside all of your drain lines with high-tech camera equipment. Once we've determined the source of the clog, we work to remove it and restore your drain lines' quality.

Sewer Gas Odor

If you can smell, sewer gases are impossible to ignore. They can also be very dangerous due to hydrogen sulfide poisoning. If you smell sewer gases that aren't going away, you need to call an emergency drain service.

Your drains might have gotten so dirty that sewage and sewer gases have become trapped inside. A thorough drain cleaning can help to keep your home safe and hygienic. Don't ignore any unusual odors in your home, as they could indicate hidden dangers.

You Haven't Had Your Drains Cleaned

Yearly drain cleaning is recommended for all homeowners. Even if you do a good job of not letting hair and food clog your drains, there are still going to be things you miss or can't remove through ordinary methods. That's why you should call for a professional drain service, like 1-800-Plumber +Air of Indianapolis.

Our plumbers provide thorough drain cleaning services that remove annoying and dangerous obstructions. You can keep your drain pipes in better shape by reducing the risk of damage and keeping pests away. Call us for a drain inspection and cleaning.

Why Are My Drains Clogged?

You might not know exactly why your drain(s) is backed up, but this list might jog your memory:

Hair and Soap

Two of the biggest causes of shower drain clogs are hair and soap. Specifically, bar soap mixes with hard water to create soap scum, which can clog drains and stain surfaces. A good way to avoid this is by using liquid body wash instead.

You can also avoid hair clogs by installing a drain guard to catch your hair. If you do have a clogged shower drain, you can try to remove the clog by mixing baking soda and vinegar, letting it sit for a few minutes, and washing it down with boiling water.

Improper Food Disposal

You need to think before putting any food down your kitchen sink. Some things are just too intense for your garbage disposal and/or drains. Over time, you might have a clog that's very difficult to remove on your own.

One of the biggest mistakes is pouring grease and fat down the drain. These easily get stuck in your drain, as do rice and pasta. You should also avoid putting down animal bones, stringy vegetables, eggshells, or coffee grounds. Put these in your kitchen trash or in a separate container. You can reuse the eggshells and coffee grounds for composting.

Unapproved Flushing

No toilet, no matter how effective its flushing power, is meant to handle anything except toilet paper and human waste. Toys and other small hard objects obviously shouldn't go down the toilet. However, there are some other seemingly flushable items that also shouldn't.

Paper towels and tampons shouldn't go down your toilet, nor should cotton swabs or diapers. Don't take your chances on flushing anything, especially not when you have a wastebasket available. Be careful about how much toilet paper you use at a time as well.

Outside Forces

If you're careful about what goes down your drains, there should be another explanation, even if you can't immediately see it. There could be a tree root that's grown inside a drain pipe, a shift in the ground that also caused the pipe to shift, or hard water causing mineral buildup.

Call 1-800-Plumber +Air of Indianapolis if you can't immediately diagnose the cause of your clog. We'll find out what it is, safely remove it, and repair your pipes. Avoid trying any complicated drain line repairs yourself. You don't want to deal with the potential injury risk, as well as the additional damage it could cause to your drain lines.