The plumbing in your home is a complex series of pipes and fixtures that control the flow of fresh water and the drainage of sewage. Unfortunately, that plumbing can break or otherwise require specialty care to maintain it properly. For instance, your drains can clog and block the flow of waste water from the sink or toilets. There are different types of clogs and each requires specific drain cleaning in Casper WY. The most common type of drain clog is the one that blocks your sink. This type of blockage usually occurs when food, hair or other debris gets stuck in the pipe traps.
Pipe traps are the ‘U’ or ‘S’ shaped pieces of pipe connected directly under the drain. Their primary function is to keep sewer gases from entering the home. They do this by collecting a little water in the crook of the pipe. The elimination of this type of clog is fairly easy. It requires that the trap is removed and the foreign material is cleaned from the pipe. However, this section of pipe can be fragile, so care is required to avoid damage. One type of damage that occurs frequently is cross threading. Since most drain pipe is made from PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), it can be easy to damage the threads.
The other common type of clog is the one that occurs in the main sewer line. Sewer line clogs can happen when the pipe gets damaged or when too much waste matter accumulates in one spot. The latter can occur because sewer lines are a low flow system. The lack of pressure can allow heavy waste particulates to accumulate around joints or angles in the pipe. To eliminate this problem, the plumber will use a tool known as a pipe snake or rooter. This is a flexible cable with an auger attached to the end. The auger is used to pierce the clog so that water can push its way through. Once the clog is eliminated, the plumber may suggest cleaning the pipes with a high-pressure wash. If your home needs Drain Cleaning in Casper WY, then it is time to Contact Haid’s Plumbing.
