Blocked Drain Repairs Sydney

It's a busy Monday morning and of all things that could go wrong, you notice that your drain is blocked. This may seem like reason for panic, but never fear, it's probably easier to fix than you think, even if you aren't the most handy of people. The first step to fixing a blocked drain is to figure out why, so you can see if you need to enlist in the help of a professional, or if it is a DIY project. A few common causes for a blocked drain include:

-Foreign Objects or Debris

This can be hair from the shower, or something your four year old decided to flush. Blockage caused by an object or debris are the simplest to fix. You can try a couple of techniques. One is the boiling water strategy. This is as easy as it sounds, just bring water to a boil and pour it down the drain that is clogged. You may have to repeat a few times for results. Another tactic is using baking soda and vinegar. Mix one third cup of each and let the fizzy mixture sit overnight, then rinse with hot water. You could also try using a rod or coat hanger to move the obstruction. Use hot water to loosen the object, then use the rod to clear the debris.

-Too Much Water

This can be caused from a storm or a flood, and occurs when there is too much water in the pipe that it may not be built to handle, or if a toilet is flushed in excess. This type of blockage can cause flooding from the toilet or pipe which gets very unpleasant. This problem is fixed by draining the water, which can be tricky, so call a plumber for this one. 

-Broken Pipe or Incorrect Installation

A broken pike can occur during bad weather or a heavy object. It can also occur when too much pressure is put on the pipes, either from water or debris. A cause for drain issues may also be incorrect installation, which you will need a professional to fix. 

Water Flow Issues

-If a pipe doesn't run downhill, then the water cannot flow with gravity, making blockages a common occurrence. Try first using a plunger to unclog the blockage, but if you find that it doesn't work, or happens often, you may consider calling a professional to fix the installation of the pipes.

If you are having further issues, get in touch with a great plumber from Melbourne 24 Hour Plumbing, Mr Plumber Sydney, Gold Coast Emergency Plumber, Adelaide 24 Hour Plumbing or Mr Plumber Perth.

Sydney

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Clear a blocked drain Sydney

Proper functioning of the plumbing in any house or commercial premises is important if the people have to stay in the premises. However, the drains or sinks may get blocked often due to carelessness, negligence or reasons beyond the users control. As a result, the dirty water may accumulate in the drains or your  sinks. This can be both inconvenient, unhygienic and cause health promises. The microbes in the dirty water may produce bad odours making the area stink. Hence it is advisable to clear the drain, so that it is possible to use the blocked drain or to use blocked sink at the earliest.

The first step to clear the block drain or sink, is to inspect the sink carefully. Check if any item has fallen in the drain or the sink by mistake. Eg a soap holder in the bathroom or soap cover may be covering the actual sink or drain, obstructing the flow of water in the area. Removing this object will usually ensure that the dirty water is drained immediately. In some cases, food particles or hair may accumulate in the blocked drain or kitchen sink. This dirt can also be removed manually from the sink or drain, a long stick or tweezer may definately be needed, if this dirt cannot be removed by hand.

At times, the dirt blocking the flow of water in the sink may be deepely inbedded inside the drainage pipes, so it is difficult to remove it using conventional methods. In such cases, chemical solvents may be used. These solvents, usually contain concentrated chemicals which react with water to form a very highly corrosive solution which dissolves the dirt which has accumulated in the blocked drain pipe. The food, oil, hair and other substances will be converted into running liquids which will flow away quickly. However, these solvents should be handled with care, as they can cause burns and damage the skin.

In some cases, it may be difficult to unclog the drains using conventional methods listed before, especially if the blocked drain is caused by mineral deposits due to  very hard water. These deposits will be formed on the inner surface of the pipe, gradually reducing its inner diameter and impeding the current flow of dirty water. In such cases, it is advisable to use the technique used by a professional plumber to unblock the pipe and drains. One of the more recently developed techniques are hydrojetting or water jetting, using a very high pressure water jet to remove all the grime & deposits from the inner surface of the pipe

If you have an issue with a blocked drain, blocked drain Sydney or hot water system Sydney, then you need a 24 hour plumber Sydney or an emergency plumber Sydney to service you. You might also reach out to a gas plumber Sydney to help you. Its important that you have a plumber Sydney, plumbers Sydney, Plumbing Sydney or Sydney Plumber you can trust – Mr. Plumber Sydney.