A blocked drain can be a major inconvenience for any building owner or manager. Once there are blocked drains in the facility, the water from the sinks and showers drains slowly. The water in the toilet can rise when flushing and there may be an overflow in the sump. You may also notice a bad odor coming from the drains as the water is held back and does not flow continuously. The services of a qualified plumber are helpful once you’ve blocked your drains, one who will accurately diagnose the problem and fix it correctly. There are a variety of things that can cause your drains to become blocked.

fat

When dishes are washed, fats and grease usually end up down the kitchen sink. The grease does not go down the drain with the water but sticks to the inside of the pipes. Grease builds up over time and you will experience blocked drains as a result. This problem can be avoided by making sure not to pour greasy substances down the sink. Instead, you can let the fat cool and solidify, then scrape it up and throw it away.

Greenery

During the fall, leaves fall from trees and can easily collect in pipes, causing clogged drains. Therefore, it is important to ensure that leaves are collected from your facility and disposed of properly in the trash. Tree roots are also a source of blocked drains. The roots are normally attracted to moisture and will move into the pipes carrying the sewage. They will then break the pipes to get to the water. When this happens, the drains are clogged by roots and will therefore become blocked.

foreign articles

You may experience blocked drains due to foreign elements entering the drain pipes and collecting there. Items like soap and jewelry can fall down sinks, while sanitary items can be flushed down the toilet, blocking drains. Hair also easily drains into pipes and can build up causing a blockage. Therefore, it is important to have sink traps to ensure that foreign matter does not go down the drain. Only tissue paper should be flushed down the toilet and other sanitary items and objects should be disposed of in the trash.

winds

As the water drains from the pipes, air rushes in to take its place from the vents. As long as there is enough air, the water and debris will drain properly from the pipes. If not enough air comes out of the vents, sewage will collect and thus cause a blockage. Therefore, you must ensure that the roof ventilation is free of obstructions.

slopes

The slope of the drain pipe also affects how efficiently waste flows into the main sewer line. Too steep an incline will cause the water to rush down, leaving debris behind, and after a while, the debris buildup will block the pipe. On the other hand, if the slope is too gentle, debris and water will not run off completely and will collect in pipes, clogging drains.