No one expects a drain to clog, and when it does, it wreaks havoc on your life. F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical understands the stress of unexpected drain clogs and has a team of licensed plumbers ready to keep your drains running smoothly.
When you call F.H. Furr, you’ll get a “Plumber in Your Home for Free,” along with upfront pricing and superior service backed by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
What Are the Most Common Causes of Drain Clogs?
It’s estimated that nearly half of all sink clogs are caused by fats, oils, or grease buildup. Other drain-clogging culprits include:
- Minerals from hard water
- Food
- Hair
- Soap scum
- Objects
Is a clogged drain dragging you down? F.H. Furr’s team of professional plumbers is ready to take your call.
Never Put These Items Down Your Drain
While our pipes are designed to process wastewater and other biodegradable fluids, many of us put the wrong things down the drain without realizing it.
Here are a few things you should never put down your drain:
- Cat litter: It’s terrible for pipes and worse for septic systems.
- Paint: Never put paint down your drains; it can coat your pipes and cause clogs.
- Coffee grounds: Small but fierce, coffee grounds are a surprisingly common source of clogs.
- Rice or pasta: These foods continue to expand by absorbing water, increasing clog risk.
- Eggshells: Always dispose of eggshells via your garbage can, as they can create severe clogs.
Tips for Clearing a Clog
Are you dealing with a stubborn clog? Here are a few tips worth trying before pursuing our professional drain-clearing services:
- Plunger: Try using a plunger to loosen clogs. Be sure to use the correct plunger for your needs.
- Vinegar & baking soda: This tried-and-true mix may break down minor clogs.
- Boiling water: Sometimes hot water helps clear pipes.
- Augers & drain snakes: Use an auger or drain snake to clear away debris lodged in a pipe.
- Avoid overusing liquid drain cleaners: Frequent use can eat away at your pipes, damaging your plumbing in the long term.
How To Prevent Drain Clogs
Here are a few preventative steps you can take to reduce your risk of a drain clog:
- Clean your drain stoppers regularly: Hair and soap scum accumulate quickly on your drain stoppers.
- Drain strainers: Use a mesh strainer to prevent non-liquid substances from going down your pipes.
- Follow best practices: Don’t flush anything other than toilet paper down your toilet or allow items from the list above to go down your drains.
- Proper disposal: Use your garbage can, not your sink, for food disposal.
- Brush your hair before showering: Let your hairbrush, not the shower drain, catch all those loose hairs before jumping in.
- Water treatment: Install a water softener to reduce the risk of hard water damaging your water-using appliances.
Why Choose F.H. Furr?
For over 40 years, F.H. Furr has proudly provided “Absolutely the Best” plumbing and drain cleaning services to the Richmond, VA, area.
Here’s what sets the service and professionalism of F.H. Furr apart from other plumbers in Richmond:
- We hire “Absolutely the Best” plumbers.
- We protect your home as if it were our own.
- We offer industry-exclusive guarantees.
- We promise flat-rate pricing with no surprise fees.
- We value community involvement and work with charities.
- We back our services with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Schedule clog removal services in Richmond, VA, today!
