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A drain backup occurs when a blockage in your drain pipes obstructs the normal flow of wastewater into your septic system or the city’s sewer system; and the wastewater starts to come up through your drains, sinks, and toilets. A common reason for a backed up drain is clogs in the drain pipes or main sewer lines. The source of the clogs may be intruding tree roots, foreign objects in the drain pipes, or cracked sewer pipes. A backed up drain is something you want to avoid at all costs, as it can cause serious inconveniences, create unsanitary conditions in your home, and even lead to expensive water damage.
A simple plunging can often resolve drain clogs, so if you are dealing with a backed up drain, plunging should be your first course of action. Simply ensure there’s some water in the sink, tub, or toilet and then place your plunger over the drain opening. Ensure you have a good seal over the drain. Forcefully thrust the plunger in upward and downward motions for about 30 seconds to one minute. After the plunging action, test the drain to see if the water drains without any problems. If you can’t clear the clog, you’ll want to try using a drain snake to dislodge the obstruction.
It was a late Saturday night. We had a super stubborn clog in some old galvanized pipes. Mr. Rooter send out Phil. Phil was great! He found the problem pretty quick. With determination and professionalism he final got it cleared out. I would recommend Mr. Rooter and Phil to anyone! He even cleaned up. We are so happy we choose Mr. Rooter!
We had a plumbing emergency and found Mr. Rooter while frantically searching for a 24-hour plumber. We feel like we hit a gold mine. Not only did we get a timely response. Everyone at Mr. Rooter was friendly, professional, competent and went above and beyond. Our plumber, Phil, was extremely helpful and gave us tips we could use moving firwars. Not to mention, the cost was extremely reasonable.
Had sewer water backup in toilet and tub. Received callback as promised and arrived early. The tech determined we needed the main line to be cleared. He quickly located the opening and had us cleared in minutes. Very happy with the service. I was not prepared for the fee but it was an emergency.
Plumber, Phil, came out on short notice on a Saturday night and fixed our issue quickly, professionally and courteously. I contacted a different, well known plumbing company right before Mr. Rooter. The receptionist was rude and they didn’t call me back to say they couldn’t make it until after Phil left! The Mr. Rooter receptionist was very nice and they called me back quickly. I’m glad they did.
I just wanted to say James did a great job at my house. Excellent service, professional and very nice. Thank you so much for helping me with my plumbing problem. Did wonderful job.
I was very happy that I went with Mr. Rooter’s. The service was very quick and up front. Jessie James was very helpful answering my questions and replacing my hot water heater. He was pleasurable to do business with. If another problem arises in my home, I will be using this company again.
A thorough, professional, pleasant experience. I had a back-up in the 50 year-old pipes of my new home. I called Mr. Rooter to have them locate the blockage, snake the line, and then use their video snake to get a visual of the integrity of the pipes. I’m glad that I called and will use them again for future needs.
You get what you pay for. Edwin Robles of Central NJ educated me as a 1st time homebuyer on why and what he was repairing, prevention, PROMPT,(on a sunday at that!) clean, knowledgeable, super professional but DOWN TO EARTH and at a REASONABLE PRICE! Sewer pipes unclogged and main water line fixed. I was no longer crying once job was thoroughly executed. After all $#@* $tinks but somebody has to do it and I HIGHLY recommend him and this company for a job well done. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!
Absolutely lovely office staff! I always knew when the repair person was coming. Lorenzo our repair guy was awesome, I really don't think there is anything he can't do. He looks young, but don't let that fool you! So happy all the repairs are behind us. We really just did a one-stop shopping and decided to have everything we've put off fixed because it was such a tremendous experience!
When you have a backed up drain, you want the problem to be fixed as quickly as possible. If the source of the clog that’s causing drain line backup is grease, fat, food waste, or items like wet wipes, you can try a few DIY techniques to fix the problem. Before contacting a trusted plumber, try the following techniques:
When you have a backed up drain caused by clogs, a drain snake is a simple and inexpensive tool you can use to dislodge drain clogs.
Here’s how to use a drain auger to dislodge drain clogs.
Slowly push the snake cable into the drain and apply pressure on the snake’s handle. Rotate the handle clockwise as you push it into the drain until you feel some resistance. The rotating action may break up the blockage or it will attach to the tip of the snake so that you can pull it out. If this method doesn’t work, you can remove the P-trap and clean it out.
Getting to the bottom of drain backups is best left to knowledgeable and experienced plumbers. At Mr. Rooter Plumbing, we are ready to help you with any plumbing issue you may be experiencing. Whether it be drain backups, clogged drains, pipe leaks, or low water pressure, our plumbers have the expertise, experience, and advanced tools to provide you with reliable plumbing service.
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