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How to Fix a Blocked DrainHow to Fix a Blocked Drain

How to Fix a Blocked DrainHow to Fix a Blocked DrainIn this article we suggest the how to fix a blocked drain, these are the bestways we have found to work best, and can be easily applied by a DIYhomeowner. We also suggest what you should not do. If these suggestions donot work the next step will probably be some form of rodding, or jetting, if thepoint of the drain clogging is in an external underground sewer.

All kinds of things could trigger a blocked pipe from excessive useof bathroom tissue, to little bits of plastic, food, hair, fat that accumulates withint he pipes. In addition we often see ladies’s hygienic towel type items inblockages and disposable, non reusable, nappies. These items should not bebeing flushed away, and any homeowner will need to find who is the guiltypartner, and stop them doing this.

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Blocked drains can be a real headache, so we’ve assembled a fast guide tohow you can help yourself if it happens to you. A blocked drain is usuallyaccompanied with by a gruesome sulphur kind of odour, slow-moving drainagepipes sinks and high rising water in bathrooms and WCs. They’re quite simpleto prevent before they take place, by sensible maintenance, however they area lot more difficult to get eliminate once they occur.

Prior to you resolving the trouble with a clogged drain, you will have todetermine the cause. A lot of sink, kitchen and bathroom or toilet obstructionsor “clogs”, develop, gradually with time. The water drains away gradually, andyou might not see it right away or even very quickly, yet the problem is in themaking!


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Pay attention to sinks and basins when they drain after each use. You mighthear an odd gurgling noise as the water clears away. As the obstruction getsworse, the water will take longer and longer to drain away. If you have anobstruction which is getting worse, and the sink is draining away slower andslower, it is not a good idea to leave it.

Method 1 – Flushing and Washing SodaMethod 1 – Flushing and Washing SodaTo fix a blocked drain either use methods 1 and 2 as described below,yourself, or call a plumber. If you decide to call a plumber make that call nowbefore the drain blocks completely.

Our leading suggestion is that for a slow flowing drain a flush with hot water, orvinegar, or perhaps kitchen soda crystals, perhaps both hot water and sodasimultaneously, may be enough to clear the problem. If this does not work, orthe drain is already completely blocked with no flow, or almost no flow at all,continue to read this article.

Blocked drains happen most often in kitchen areas from food fragments. Inbathrooms, shower rooms, and washrooms, hair and various other substancesoften called “crud”, accumulate in the drain and can stop water flowing.Blocked drains are in addition, frequently brought on by flushing unsuitablethings down toilets.

Method 2 – Physical Unblocking Using a SinkMethod 2 – Physical Unblocking Using a SinkPlungerPlunger




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If the blockage is in a sink, it is possible to buy and use a sink plunger. Thesecomprise a straight handle (round dowling) with a bell-shaped flexible rubber“plunger” on the end of it. The way to use this is simple. The rubber part of theplunger is placed in a position straddling the drain hole, to fully cover the sink,bath, shower, or basin, plug-hole, and pressed down and up again, rapidly andfirmly in a sequence of up to a dozen strokes.

In more detail the method should be as follows:

1. Ensure that any other openings which connect to the same drain areblocked-up, before you start using a plunger to unblock a drain.

2. Run about 4 inches of water into the basin. That should be sufficient toprovide water over the plunger’s head.

3. Place the plunger over the drain opening or plug-hole, so that it covers thehole completely, and seals it.

4. Hold the plunger handle firmly and plunge (press) it in, and out, repeatedlyusing enough force to move the water in the pipe and any obstruction cloggingthe drain.

5. Repeat plunging 3 to 4 times, and remove the plunger.6. The water shoulddrain away rapidly. If there is improved, but not perfect drainage flow, it maybe worthwhile repeating the plunging sequence again.

Tip: Sometimes it helps to apply some petroleum jelly to the rim of the plunger.That can help to seal the rubber plunger to the basin, for maximumeffectiveness.

This action is often enough to loosen the blockage enough for the blockage tomove away down the drain pipe.




If neither methods 1 or 2 above work, call a plumber.

How Much Will A Plumber Charge to Fix a BlockedHow Much Will A Plumber Charge to Fix a BlockedDrainDrainEmploying a plumber to find out and repair a blocked or a clogged up drain willcertainly cost a minimum of £50 and as much as £300. It depends upon theextent of the drain blockage and obstruction.

What are the Most Common Causes of a BlockedWhat are the Most Common Causes of a BlockedDrain?Drain?Bathrooms can block with toilet tissue, children’s playthings, and various otherthings that are accidentally flushed. Plumbing professionals can get rid of toiletand bathroom blockages, and they likewise provide a range of other kitchentoilet and bathroom maintenance and repair services.

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Normally, plumbers are contacted to fix blocked drain problems of this kind.However if you are not afraid of getting your hands dirtied, there are in fact anumber of points you could do to obtain your blocked drain taken care of priorto turning to the assistance of an expert.

How Not to Fix a Blocked DrainHow Not to Fix a Blocked DrainDo not unblock your drain with strong chemicals/caustic acids. They are tooharsh and could dissolve the adhesive binding your pipes, or even the pipesthemselves. They might also damage aquatic life and could attack your skin.

In the event that you have multiple drains that are blocked, miss out on readingany more of this article. Our suggestion is that you stop trying to cure theproblem now, and call your plumber immediately to fix your blocked drain.

Beware of a Common MisconceptionBeware of a Common MisconceptionMost people assume that a persistent blockage will be in their sink or WCclose to the sink basing or WC pedestal. However, most plumbers will tell youthat they are quite seldom called out for this.

The obstruction clogging the drain pipe is often further away. The place whereit is clogged isn’t really usually very likely to be in the pipeline under the sink/basin/ shower drain but, after trying methods 1 and 2 above, more likely islocated in the sewer which is part of the local sewage system If you have aseptic tank, the blockage may be in your septic tank gravity pipeline.

All the vinegar on the planet will not touch those types of blockages! So, if thesimple cures in Methods 1 and 2 do not work, if you have rods you might tryusing them, but otherwise give up and call a plumber!




Prevention – Avoid Having to Fix a Blocked DrainPrevention – Avoid Having to Fix a Blocked DrainPrevention is the best way to avoid having to fix a blocked drain. If a sink ortoilet starts to drain away slowly, use methods 1 and 2 before the slow flowbecomes a complete blockage and possibly then also causes a flood.

Also, don’t wait if methods 1 and 2 fail to prove effective. Get your plumber tolook at the problem sooner, not later. Always fix a blocked drain when you firstsee it, as these problems only get worse in 99% of the time!

One more sign of an impending drainage issue is an unpleasant scent risingfrom the drain. If an odour occurs you should consider that something isseriously wrong, and call your plumber.

Smells most often occur from exterior drain pipes, particularly a drain dealingwith foul sewage drainage from the kitchen area and toilets. If left untreated,any blocked drain could overflow, triggering possible flooding and seriouswater damage.




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Exterior drains ought to be covered with a gully cover grid to stop sand, leavesand various other yard sweepings from obstructing the drain.

Tree roots as well as nearby pipes could trigger fractures and obstructions/pipe clogs.

You may need to cut down trees which grow roots close to sewer pipes,otherwise the re-growth of roots, even after a plumber has cleared a blockage,can cause a recurring clogging problem and in which case you would beforever repeatedly having to fix a blocked drain.


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Final Warning – Read This Whatever You Plan to Do to Fix aFinal Warning – Read This Whatever You Plan to Do to Fix aBlocked DrainBlocked DrainPrior to dealing with the issue of fixing a blocked drain, consider your safetyand secure yourself against injury.

Put on gloves and also safety glasses.

If in any doubt about any aspect of your ability to carry out any work safely, donot do the work yourself at all. In that case always employ a fully trained andqualified expert to do the work.

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