Plumbing Problems, Solutions & Preventative Tips

PLUMBINGPROBLEMS, SOLUTIONS &PREVENTATIVE TIPS COMMON CLOGS Location Laundry Causes Drain • Above-surface buildup of solid materials • Soapscum • Hair Solutions Bathroom • Install drain filter • Remove materials from drain Kitchen Causes Materials get stuck or build up at the bottom of the curve • Paper towels • Food scraps • Paint • Hair • Oil Trap Solutions • Turn off local water supply • Use drain plunger • Call plumber for assistance • Break up material with drain auger • Enter pipe through clean-out plug to remove or break up clog Cause Long-term buildup of solid waste Branch Line Pipes Solutions • Turn off home water supply • Call plumber to locate and clog, check for leaks move Solutions Cause • Root clogged Vent • Rod vent lines with leaves Sewer Solutions • Turn off home water supply • Check clean out station for blockages • Call plumber to locate clog, identify the cause, and repair sewer system Cause • Long-term buildup of solid waste •Tree roots PREVENTATIVE TIPS Don't flush paper towels, sanitary napkins, wet wipes, floss, or other materials down drains or toilets Don't put oil, grease, paint, or other chemicals down the sink Schedule annual professional system inspections •Video inspection of piping and sewer • Clog and leak detection Replace old, worn out, and leaking components immediately Preventative Use mesh or wire maintenance covers on all rodding home drains eee cee Infographic provided by: RELAMCE Runtirg Sever Dramage he www.northsuburbschicagolandplumber.com Sources: http://www.ehow.com/how_7972094_install-bathroom-sink-flange.html http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/plumbing/plumbing-basics-gal.htm http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/2012/tables/12s0958.pdf PLUMBINGPROBLEMS, SOLUTIONS &PREVENTATIVE TIPS COMMON CLOGS Location Laundry Causes Drain • Above-surface buildup of solid materials • Soapscum • Hair Solutions Bathroom • Install drain filter • Remove materials from drain Kitchen Causes Materials get stuck or build up at the bottom of the curve • Paper towels • Food scraps • Paint • Hair • Oil Trap Solutions • Turn off local water supply • Use drain plunger • Call plumber for assistance • Break up material with drain auger • Enter pipe through clean-out plug to remove or break up clog Cause Long-term buildup of solid waste Branch Line Pipes Solutions • Turn off home water supply • Call plumber to locate and clog, check for leaks move Solutions Cause • Root clogged Vent • Rod vent lines with leaves Sewer Solutions • Turn off home water supply • Check clean out station for blockages • Call plumber to locate clog, identify the cause, and repair sewer system Cause • Long-term buildup of solid waste •Tree roots PREVENTATIVE TIPS Don't flush paper towels, sanitary napkins, wet wipes, floss, or other materials down drains or toilets Don't put oil, grease, paint, or other chemicals down the sink Schedule annual professional system inspections •Video inspection of piping and sewer • Clog and leak detection Replace old, worn out, and leaking components immediately Preventative Use mesh or wire maintenance covers on all rodding home drains eee cee Infographic provided by: RELAMCE Runtirg Sever Dramage he www.northsuburbschicagolandplumber.com Sources: http://www.ehow.com/how_7972094_install-bathroom-sink-flange.html http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/plumbing/plumbing-basics-gal.htm http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/2012/tables/12s0958.pdf