Are chemical drain cleaners safe to use?

They can damage older pipes and rarely clear a full blockage. They also make the job risky for the plumber, so skip them and let the plumber clear the line.

How do I know if it's the main line?

If several drains are slow at once, or water comes up in the floor drain when you run the washer, the main line is the likely cause.

Drain Cleaning · Lethbridge, AB

Drain Cleaning in Lethbridge, AB

A drain that's a little slow today is often a full blockage next month. Clearing it early is quicker, cleaner and usually cheaper.

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Which drains are slow?

If it's one sink, the clog is usually close to the trap. If the toilet gurgles when the washer drains, or the floor drain backs up, the main line is the likely problem. Tell the plumber which you're seeing.

Kitchen grease

Fats and oils cool in the pipe and build up over time, catching food scraps. In winter, drain lines running near cold walls set grease faster. Wipe pans before washing and keep fat out of the sink.

Floor drains

Basement floor drains have a trap that needs water in it to block sewer gas. If you smell sewage, pour a bucket of water into the drain. If it's slow or backs up, the drain or main line needs clearing.

Hard water scale

Hard water leaves mineral scale inside pipes, especially on hot water lines and in older galvanized pipe. Scale narrows the pipe and catches debris. A water softener slows new scale from forming.

Cables, jets and cameras

A cable clears most clogs. Water jetting scours grease and scale from pipe walls. A camera shows what's inside the line so you know whether you need a cleaning or a repair.

Booking help

Say which drains are slow, for how long and whether anything has backed up. Send a request and a plumber will get in touch.

Odours with no clog

A sewer smell with no slow drains often means a dry trap in a floor drain, an unused shower or a laundry sink. Running water into each one every few weeks keeps the traps sealed. If the smell persists, a vent or seal may be the problem.

Frequently asked questions

Are chemical drain cleaners safe to use?: They can damage older pipes and rarely clear a full blockage. They also make the job risky for the plumber, so skip them and let the plumber clear the line.
How do I know if it's the main line?: If several drains are slow at once, or water comes up in the floor drain when you run the washer, the main line is the likely cause.

Other plumbing services

Emergency PlumbingBurst pipes, flooded basements and backups that can't wait.Frozen Pipe RepairThawing frozen lines and repairing pipes split by the cold.Hot Water TanksGas and electric tank repairs, replacements and tankless options.Sewer Lines & Backwater ValvesCamera checks, sewer line repairs and backwater valve installs.Water Softeners & FiltersSoftener and filter installs, repairs and bypass valves.Leak DetectionFinding hidden leaks in walls, floors and service lines.Fixtures & RenovationsTaps, toilets, showers and plumbing for renovations.

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