{"id":3772,"date":"2016-09-14T07:07:43","date_gmt":"2016-09-14T07:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geteco.com\/?p=3772"},"modified":"2024-05-14T10:52:33","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T10:52:33","slug":"common-causes-of-drain-clogs-how-to-prevent-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geteco.com\/blog\/common-causes-of-drain-clogs-how-to-prevent-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Causes of Drain Clogs & How to Prevent Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you notice a\u00a0slow drain\u00a0in your home or business, it may be time to contact an experienced plumber to handle the situation before it worsens. While many rely on devices, such as snakes, to clear\u00a0clogged drains, many clogs are caused by greater underlying issues that should be remedied by an experienced plumber<\/a> right away.<\/p>\n

If you detect any of the following problems in your home or business, call The Eco Plumbers right away:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Increase of dirt or rust in water tap or toilets
\nBursts of air or bubbles in water lines
\nSlowed flushing
\nFoul odors coming from drains and toilets
\nMany things can lead to the clogging of your home or business\u2019s drain system, including the following:<\/p>\n

Tree roots
\nBuildup
\nProducts
\nBroken or collapsed sewer
\nWhile there are things a person can do to\u00a0prevent clogged pipes\u00a0and drains, an experienced plumber should handle severe issues.<\/p>\n

How to\u00a0Prevent Drain Clogs
\nBecause drain clogs can occur for a number of reasons, it is important to be aware of the products that go down your drain. To help, our Columbus plumbers have listed things you can do to prevent clogs:<\/p>\n

Do not flush anything aside from human waste and toilet paper.
\nEnsure shower screens are clear of debris.
\nDo not let items fall into the drain of a shower or sink.
\nAvoid dumping food items that can expand or grease down the drain.
\nExperiencing\u00a0Plumbing Issues? Call The Eco Plumbers<\/a> Today<\/p>\n

If you are experiencing plumbing problems, such as clogged drains, in your home or business, we urge you to contact our Columbus plumbing team right away. At The Eco Plumbers, our team understands that these types of problems can occur at the most inconvenient times, and that is why we remain available to take your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you notice a\u00a0slow drain\u00a0in your home or business, it may be time to contact an experienced plumber to handle the situation before it worsens. While many rely on devices, such as snakes, to clear\u00a0clogged drains, many clogs are caused by greater underlying issues that should be remedied by an experienced plumber right away. If […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":3774,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3772","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"yoast_head":"\nCommon Causes of Drain Clogs & How to Prevent Them<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the most common causes of drain clogs & effective prevention tips. Keep pipes clear with Eco Plumbers. 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