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All of the drains and plumbing fixtures in your home are connected to the same sewer line, which is responsible for safely transporting wastewater away from your home to Sydney Water’s sewer mains. If your sewer line is obstructed or damaged and the wastewater can’t get through, waste can get pushed back up the line. Raw sewage can contaminate your drinking water and spill out of drains within the home including floor drains, the toilet and even sinks.
It’s happened to everyone - you flush the toilet and anxiously watch as the bowl fills with waste and overflows onto the floor. With countless YouTube videos offering DIY drain cleaning advice, it’s enticing to try and unclog a blocked drain yourself. But is DIY drain cleaning a terrible idea? Below are six reasons why you should consider calling in the professionals.
Can you flush food scraps down the toilet? This might seem like a strange question to some, but a lot of people do it. One of the main reasons for flushing food it is to prevent bad odours from developing in the bin when disposing of leftover meat or scraps. Some people don’t have a compost bin and flush food scraps as a misguided attempt to be environmentally friendly, while others just do it for convenience. Whether you find the practice of flushing food perfectly normal or completely absurd, here are three good reasons why you shouldn’t do it.
High-pressure drain cleaning, also known as jet blasting, hydro jetting or water jetting is the number one method for clearing Sydney blocked drains. If you have a blocked drain and are looking to hire a Sydney plumber, make sure you ask them if they own a jet blaster. Some plumbers still use outdated methods of drain cleaning such as drain snakes. Drain snakes are made of metal and use friction to unblock drains. They are notorious for causing damage to pipes, particularly older clay pipes.
Is your bathroom sink, shower, bathtub or toilet prone to blockages? Slow draining water in any of your bathroom’s drains can make even the simplest daily routine difficult. This is especially the case for single bathroom homes catering to large families. We have compiled a few tips that will help prevent blocked drains in each of your bathroom’s plumbing fixtures.
We all understand the inconvenience, mess and frustration that accompanies a blocked drain in your Sydney home or business. When faced with this issue, many people seek out a quick and affordable fix. However, over the counter drain cleaning liquids can often cause your plumbing system more harm than good. Before making the decision to pour drain harsh chemicals down a clogged drain, it’s important to keep the following six points in mind.
Preventing blocked drains at your Sydney property is a cheaper and less stressful option than repairing drains. A CCTV drain pipe inspection can protect your drains from blockages by identifying minor issues before they turn into a major problem. Some issues are difficult to detect until it’s too late. This is where a CCTV drain inspection can help.
Spring brings warmer days, accelerating the growth of plants in your garden. Unfortunately, this can also increase the number of blocked drains caused by tree root intrusion. Trees are attracted to plumbing pipes because of the moisture, minerals, oxygen and composting materials found inside the line. Below are some tips for preventing roots from blocking your drains this Spring.
Many of Sydney’s most prestigious suburbs are prized for their tree lined streets, victorian terraced buildings and federation homes. While older homes have plenty of charm and character, their ageing sewer and stormwater systems often come with a host of problems. Some of these issues are minor inconveniences, however, other problems such as tree root intrusion, can end up costing homeowners thousands of dollars in repairs. Below are some of the most common drain issues faced by older homes.
When there is a problem with the main sewer line such as damaged or blocked pipes, sewage and waste cannot be safely transported away from your home. Instead it can travel back up the smaller waste lines, contaminating your drinking water and spilling out from various drain openings. Being aware of what causes sewer line blockages and knowing the warning signs can protect your home from damage and save you dealing with major repairs.
Repairing a drain is always preferable to drain replacement. However, in some cases a drain pipe may be so badly decayed or damaged that replacement is the only viable option. There are a number of factors that can influence the cost of drain replacement, including how much pipe needs to be removed and the location of the pipes. This article looks at what drain replacement involves and some of the factors influencing the cost of repairs.
Some blocked drains are out of our control, such as those caused by old, damaged pipes or tree roots that have entered a crack in the sewer line. The majority, however, can be easily avoided. Drains become blocked when foreign items get washed down the sink or toilet. While your drains may be able to keep up for a while, it's only a matter of time until they get blocked - and repairs may be costly.
Have you noticed small, moth-like flies resting on the walls near a shower or hovering around the drains in your home? You could be dealing with a drain fly infestation. While these tiny flies are harmless, the sheer numbers in which they breed can mean they become quite a nuisance. Below are four simple suggestions on how to get rid of drain flies for good.
Running a busy restaurant is hard enough without the added stress of a blocked drain. Restaurants rely heavily on their plumbing systems to provide food and beverages and clean facilities for guests. When things go wrong with the drainage it can bring business to a standstill. Below are some methods for avoiding the most common blocked drain issues faced by Sydney restaurants.
Want to know how to unblock a toilet? Blocked toilets are one of the most common plumbing problems experienced by Sydney residents and business owners. Pressing the flush button and watching the toilet fill up with wastewater can be stressful and embarrassing. Luckily, learning how to unblock a toilet is relatively simple.
Consider all the food scraps, hair, soap residue and other foreign debris that gets washed or flushed down the drain on a daily basis. These items accumulate in your plumbing pipes over time and can cause a blocked drain. Getting your drains regularly cleaned by a Sydney plumber can fix minor clogs before they turn into a major issue.
There is a big difference between a blocked sewer line and a broken sewer line in your Sydney home. Most clogged sewers can be cleared quickly using high-pressured water jetters. However, if the pipe is sagging, broken or cracked the sewer line may need to be excavated and replaced with new PVC pipes. Below are six tell-tale signs of a broken sewer line.
Did you know that hair is a major cause of blocked drains in Sydney bathrooms? While it may seem too delicate to cause serious issues for your drainage, hair can get snagged in the sewer pipes and build up causing a blockage. Here are are five simple tools that can help keep your drains free from hair, soap, and debris.
