Blocked Drain Plumber Pakenham

A bad smell coming from your drain is usually a sign that there’s a partial blockage somewhere nearby. That’s because hair, old food bits, or all those bits of oil you used to cook your dinner have got stuck and started to rot, giving off nasty hydrogen sulphide gases. When fully blocked, the smell can be truly disgusting.

We always suggest using a strainer in your sinks – this will prevent a lot of the leftover food scraps from getting into your drain and blocking it in the first place.

To fix it as a DIY job:

• Try pouring a homemade cleaning solution of baking soda and vinegar down the drain followed by some hot water.
• Clean your strainers, especially that one in the kitchen sink.

If the smell is coming from multiple drains, the problem is probably in the main sewer line. Now that’s something you’re going to need a proper licensed plumber to sort out.

When you hear that funny gurgling sound, it’s because air bubbles are trying to get past the blockage in the pipe. That really is a warning sign that the water flow is getting restricted, and you need to treat it seriously.

If you hear the gurgling when one fixture is on while another is draining (like the toilet gurgling as the shower is draining), you’re basically on the road to a complete blockage.

Get it sorted before the pipe is completely blocked and the water starts running back up the pipes.

Yes, slow draining suggests there’s a blockage stopping the water from flowing properly. The things that clog it will depend on where the sink is:

Common Culprits:

• Kitchen Sinks – That grease from cooking, solidified fats and all the leftover food scraps you thought you’d thrown away.
• Bathroom Sinks & Showers – Lumps of hair, soap scum, and bits of lint from the laundry trough.

If your basic plunging or natural unblocking solutions don’t sort it, the problem is probably too far down or too deep and needs professional plumbing help.

Absolutely not – do not be fooled by the packaging.

Most wet wipes are way too tough for your sewer system to break down properly. When they hit the pipes, they combine with grease to make huge, solid blockages known as fatbergs.

• They cause clogs in your plumbing.
• They create huge problems in the municipal sewer mains.

Bin those wet wipes – along with sanitary products and dental floss.

The ideal time to get your main drains cleared and cleaned depends on things like how old your pipes are, how good the water quality is and whether you have any big trees growing near your sewer line.

As a rule of thumb, we recommend getting your main drains cleared every 18-22 months to stop major clogs from forming. If you suspect you have tree roots getting into your pipes, we can inspect it for you (using our advanced remote CCTV cameras) a bit more often – every 12 months.

No, they can be a sign of something much more serious.

While most clogs can be fixed with a plunger or natural cleaners, a clog that keeps coming back, or one that’s really bad, could mean there’s a serious problem with your pipes:

• Cracked or collapsed sewer lines.
• Trees’ roots are getting into the pipes (especially in older areas).
• Blocked vents affect the system’s ability to drain properly.

If the problem keeps happening, a plumber will need to use a CCTV camera to work out what’s going wrong.

No, most plumbers really advise against it.

Those chemical cleaners promise to sort out the problem quickly, but they often end up causing more trouble in the long run:

• They are acidic and can corrode your pipes.
• They tend to only burn through a small hole through the blockage and leave the rest of the clog to cause even bigger problems later on.
• They are a chemical hazard to you and the plumber who has to deal with them.

Use a natural solution like the baking soda and vinegar mix, or call a local plumber to get it sorted safely.

While plunging and natural cleaners can sort out simple surface clogs, knowing when to stop can save you from a lot of hassle and expensive repairs. The moment to call a licensed plumber is right away if you notice any of these serious symptoms:

• Water Backs Up: If your sewage or water starts running in the opposite direction into your shower, sink or multiple fixtures.
• Recurring Clogs: If the same drain keeps blocking it’s a good sign there’s a problem with the pipe that’s beyond a plunger or any DIY solution.
• Persistent Bad Smells: If that stinky smell just won’t go away it’s a sign there’s a blockage deep in the main sewer line.* Toilet Trouble : If you’ve got a toilet that’s struggling to clear it’s bowl or water’s just rising up for no reason

We’re equipped with the right gear to get to the bottom of any blocked drain issue affecting you. Thingske CCTV cameras and hydro-jetters, which help us figure out exactly what’s blocking the pipe and to blast it clean, all without causing any damage to the rest of your home’s plumbing system