What you need to know about cleaning your drains!
How frequently should you have your drains cleaned?
– Drain cleaning should be an essential part of your home maintenance. How often you do so depend on various factors such as how frequently you use your drains and how many people live in your home. You should consider calling a professional plumber to drain clean at least once a year, especially if your drain is particularly clogged.
Once you have a professional come into your home and complete a drain clean, your next question should be what are some things you can do to maintain your drain once it’s cleaned? Things that you can do to keep your drains clean include:
- Being cautious to what you are putting down your sink, toilet and even show drain.
- Check the drain stoppers every few weeks if you are noticing buildup such as hair, soap, or other particles. To clean, run hot water.
- Invest in getting a drain screen for your drains if you haven’t already. Having a drain screen helps stop all the particles, etc. that go down your drains.
- Remember that chemical cleaners should never be poured down your drains, it may damage your pipes.
A regular drain cleaning service can help prevent significant problems such as severe clogs or even blockages in your drains which can cause water damage or other costly damages.
- Call True North Mechanical to schedule your drain clean, our friendly staff will be happy to assist you! 780-713-4004