Why is Drain Cleaning Essential for Home Maintenance?

How much do you clean your home's water drain? Once a month, perhaps? Is it once a year? How about once every five years? Is your answer more along the lines of, "What is a house drain?" or "No one told me I had to clean the drain in the house!" If that's the case, you've come to the right place.

Until we get into why you should clean it, here's a brief rundown of what a house drain is: A house drain is a horizontal conduit that is usually found in the basement or cellar of a building, or is fully underground. Drains in the home are usually made of hard cast iron or copper and can handle a lot of violence. After all, this single drain collects water from all of your home's smaller drains.

 That is, it can accommodate water bringing debris from the dishwasher, laundry machine, showers, tubs, and toilets, among other items. Not to mention something the toddler may have flushed lately.

The importance of the house drain is self-evident. There are some compelling reasons to get drain washed on a yearly basis:

1. Fewer blocks 

Small clogs in the tub or sink can be uncomfortable, but they're normally easy to repair with a consumer-grade drain cleaner. However, if you have a serious clog that won't go anywhere, you can get a drain cleaner as soon as possible. Over time, too much buildup will cause your toilet to flood, or worse, your sewage lines to leak or burst. Things start to get sticky — and costly — at this stage.

2. Lessening of Odors 

A clogged drain not only prevents water from draining properly, but it also causes foul odours from your pipes to enter your house. Sewers have a heavy odour that is impossible to get rid of. The only way to ensure that foul odours remain down below where they belong is to clean the drain on a regular basis.

3. A Cleaner Environment 

Bacteria, worms, and who knows what else can be present in sewage from the sewage pipes. As a result, as the sinks get clogged and leak, all that exists in that water is swept out. Cleaning your drains on a daily basis helps to keep the dirty things in your sewers out of your house.

4. Lower Expenses 

Pipes that are older are more likely to rust, spill, or be infiltrated by tree roots. Your technician will assist you in detecting these problems as quickly as possible. Instead of the enormous cost and frustration of a pipe overhaul, you'll be coping with a less costly fix.

5. Natural Spaces That Are Safe and Tidy 

Weak drainage systems are a possible danger not only inside the house, but they can also create issues outside. A blocked drain could be the cause of standing water or puddles in your house. Get your drain fixed before it's too late.

It's important to get the drains washed on a daily basis to prevent a slew of costly and inconvenient issues. It's important to note that you don't have to clean the drain yourself. In reality, it would be preferable if you didn't. 

Call Frasers Plumbing Co. at (323) 931-9262; we are experts at clearing clogs, replacing broken pipes, and maintaining the plumbing system in decent working order.