{"id":729,"date":"2021-02-08T11:00:50","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T16:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/?p=729"},"modified":"2025-05-02T07:37:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T11:37:17","slug":"tips-preventing-drain-clogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/tips-preventing-drain-clogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Preventing Drain Clogs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Would you believe that drain clogs tend to be the #1 most common plumbing problem among homeowners throughout the U.S.? This shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise\u2014you\u2019ve likely had to deal with one or two throughout the years. Fortunately for you, our experienced plumbers are here to help! If clogs do occur, it\u2019s worth knowing that professional drain cleaning<\/a> can do more than clear blockages\u2014it can also help prevent future plumbing issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, why not avoid drain clogs altogether if possible? The\ngood news is, it is <\/em>possible! Our #1\ntip? Avoid store-bought chemical drain cleaners! These are caustic and will\nactually do more harm than good to your drains. If your drain clog cannot be\nresolved with a plunger and a little bit of \u201celbow grease\u201d then it\u2019s time to\ngive our pros a call. In the meantime, read these other tips we have about\navoiding drain clogs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Drain Screens Prevent Clogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Items like hair, soap scum, and even objects that are\naccidentally knocked down into drains are among the most frequent sources of\ndrain clogs. You can actually stop most of these from doing down your drains by\nusing drain screens or covers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drain covers can be bought pretty affordably online or from\nyour local hardware store. They\u2019re easy to place over the drain to strain out\nunwanted particles. Drain screens on the other hand do need a bit more\ninstallation. You might want to work with a plumber to have one put in. It\u2019s\nalso important that you remove drain screens to clean them off on occasion so\nthey don\u2019t end up stopping up the drains themselves! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why FOG Causes Kitchen Drain Clogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FOG stands for \u201cFats, Oils, and Grease\u201d and these are the byproducts of cooking. They\u2019re also the enemy of kitchen sink drains! Although they are in liquid from when hot, they cool and harden inside the pipes, causing serious backups. If not handled properly, you may end up needing a clogged drain service<\/a> to resolve a major blockage. We suggest that you pour FOG from cooking into a separate receptacle and putting it in the trash rather than down the drains to protect your plumbing..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flush Your Drains with Hot Water: When and Why<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s say that you did pour FOG down the kitchen sink drain,\nor sticky hair products down your sink or shower drain in the bathroom. Run some\nhot water down the drain! This helps break up the material and may help prevent\nstubborn clogs from forming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is also a good habit to get into in general. Hot water\nhelps break down stubborn substances in the drain, and is an easy way to\nprevent a drain clog headache. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Regular Drain Cleaning is Essential<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Drain cleaning isn\u2019t just<\/em> a solution to a problem\u2014it can also prevent<\/em> problems. Our professional plumbers use powerful hydro-jetting tools to scour out the drainpipe walls of your plumbing system so that it\u2019s harder for things like soap scum and FOG to build up to begin with (this doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t worry about FOG though!). Routine maintenance is key, especially when paired with other tips for preventing drain clogs<\/a> and healthy plumbing habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, not all drain clogs are preventable and you may\nfind yourself facing one. If you do, just give our team a call and we\u2019ll be\nhappy to help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it\u2019s time to call a professional plumber in Cumming, GA<\/a>, pick up your phone and give DC Cheek Heating, Cooling & Plumbing<\/a> a call! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The number one tip for preventing drain clogs is don’t rely on chemical, store-bought cleaners. 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