Hendersonville, TN Plumber Repair
Why Your Drain Keeps Clogging
If the same drain clogs every few weeks, the clog is a symptom, not the whole story. Here is how to tell which cause you have.
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The short answer
A drain that keeps clogging usually has a cause that clearing alone does not remove: grease coating, hair and soap buildup, a sag, an offset joint, or roots. Clearing opens a path through it, then debris catches again. Finding the cause is what breaks the cycle.
Kitchen versus bathroom clogs
Kitchen clogs are usually grease and food. Bathroom clogs are usually hair and soap. Both build up slowly, and both get worse when a trap or line section holds water. A camera check helps when the same main line clogs, or when several fixtures are involved.
What helps, and what does not
Mechanical clearing, and hydro jetting for grease or scale, remove buildup. Chemical cleaners often fail on a real blockage and can harm older pipe. Catching hair, avoiding grease down the sink, and never flushing wipes are the habits that matter most.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does plunging only help for a day?
Plunging moves a soft, shallow clog. It does not remove grease coating, a sag, or roots, so debris catches again quickly.
When should I get a camera inspection?
When the same drain or main line clogs repeatedly, or when several fixtures are affected together.
Are wipes really a problem?
Yes, even wipes labeled flushable. They do not break down like toilet paper and they catch on joints, roots and rough pipe.
Can hydro jetting stop repeat clogs?
For grease and scale, jetting cleans the pipe walls, which helps a lot. For roots or a damaged section, a repair plan is still needed.
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