Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Drain Cleaning’

Are Slow Drains Causing You Concern?

Monday, February 24th, 2025

Slow drains are a common nuisance in any home, and understanding the root causes can help you take preventative measures while also knowing when to call in a professional. Over time, debris and buildup inside your pipes can narrow the passageway for water, leading to slow-draining sinks, bathtubs, and showers. In this post, we’ll explore how slow drains occur, why they happen, and what a professional plumber can do to resolve the issue.

Remember, our team can provide drain cleaning in Cedar Rapids on a regular basis. Leave it up to the Dalton plumbers to get this problem fixed!

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The Problem With Slow Drains: A Breakdown

Monday, February 17th, 2025

Slow drains are not as bad as clogged drains. That should be obvious. When you’re trying to wash dishes or brush your teeth, it’s way easier to use a drain that still gets rid of wastewater, even if it’s slow. Compare that to completely clogged up drains, that’s a problem that requires more immediate attention.

But don’t get things twisted–slow drains are still a problem that need to be fixed. That drain might not have reached a full-blown clog yet, but it’s definitely on its way there. We’ll discuss some great DIY ways to deal with a clogged drain, but nothing comes close to the effectiveness and speed of professional drain cleaning in Cedar Falls.

So, if you’re looking to get this taken care of quickly, you can start by scheduling an appointment with us. Call now to book your first drain inspection! Otherwise, keep reading.

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Foul Odors From Your Sink: What’s Lurking Below

Monday, December 16th, 2024

Unpleasant sink odors can disrupt your home and signal bigger problems in your plumbing. Ignoring the smell won’t make it go away. Instead, it may lead to more expensive issues. Our team offers full-service plumbing to address these problems quickly. If you’re searching for reliable drain cleaning in Des Moines, IA, we can help. 

Let’s dive into why your sink smells and how we can fix it. 

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Drain Cleaning Chemicals: Good or Bad? A Simple Breakdown

Monday, October 28th, 2024
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We see drain-cleaning chemicals everywhere. They’re in hardware stores, grocery stores, and even at gas stations. They’re so easy to find that it’s pretty normal for our customers and neighbors to think that they’re handy, household tools to stock up on and use. That’s an assumption we don’t fault anyone for making.

But the truth is that these chemical solutions don’t work as well as you think they do, and they can actually cause more harm than good a lot of the time. They’re a convenient solution for a customer who doesn’t know what’s going on deep beneath the surface of their drain, but a little bit of information can change that.

The more you know about your drain and how these chemicals can affect it, the more likely you’ll be to avoid these products in the future and schedule drain cleaning in Marion, IA with us!

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Drain Cleaning: Don’t Rely on Store-Bought Solutions

Monday, November 21st, 2022
water drain in stainless sink

When you’re searching for a solution for clogged drains in your home, the simplest answer is to buy a jug of chemical drain cleaner from the store down the street. After all, these are marketed towards homeowners and renters looking to quickly clear up a drain that has slowed or stopped, particularly a bathroom drain that could be stopped up with hair or soap scum. But any professional plumber with experience in drain cleaning in Evansdale, IA is going to advise against this.

Chemical drain cleaning solutions are simply not the best solution for your clogged drains. In fact, they’re not a solution at all! We think some other products and services are a much better fit, but why?

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Can I Do My Own Drain Cleaning?

Monday, February 21st, 2022
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When it comes to making home improvements, there are many, many things that you can do on your own, or at least with minimal help from a handyman.

Perhaps you think that drain cleaning is one of those things. After all, you can just grab a bottle of chemical drain cleaning solution from the store and call it a day, right?

Well, not quite–and we’ll talk about that more below.

But the truth is, if you want to not only relieve your clogged drain but prevent your plumbing system from having the same problem again soon, then you want to have professional plumbing done. Read on as we uncover signs of a clogged drain, the common things that cause it, and why you shouldn’t use chemicals to unclog your drain.

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Holiday Meals and Your Kitchen Sink: What You Should Know

Monday, November 12th, 2018

Pouring water in the kitchenThe holidays will be here before we know it, and if you celebrate, and plan on hosting guests or family in your home this season, then the following advice about protecting your plumbing is for you.

When we can, our team is happy to help each of our customers avoid any major catastrophes with their living space. In particular, we mean their plumbing. While there is, of course, no convenient time to deal with a plumbing problem, the holidays have got to be one of the worst times of the year to do so. Fortunately, if something does happen, all you need to do is call our team for thorough, professional drain cleaning in Evansdale, IA. In the meantime though, we’d like to help you potentially avoid holiday plumbing disasters.

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Common Summer Household Issues: How Your Dalton Membership Can Help

Tuesday, August 14th, 2018

Have you been gearing up to have a summer BBQ, only to realize your A/C was out and your guests were left sweltering on your lawn? Or, have you been dealing with various plumbing issues because your home has been using so much more water during the summer months? You’re not alone!

There are common plumbing, heating and cooling, and electrical issues that come up during summer that will catch you in the most inconvenient time. Luckily, the team at Dalton has the list of common concerns to watch out for, and how to prevent them from happening in your home.

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Dalton Complete Home Comfort Memberships provide maintenance for your plumbing. They will help you identify small issues before they become massive problems. Use your membership to avoid the common, summer plumbing issues below.

  1. Backed up sewer line

During summer rain and thunderstorms, your sewer can easily back up from the excess water. If your home is susceptible to rising water, consider installing a drain plug in each drain to prevent backed up water from rising during the storms.

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Signs that You Need Drain Cleaning

Monday, November 13th, 2017

Water running down the drain - shallow DOFThe drain and sewer system of your home is one of the most important components of the plumbing system. If your drain system isn’t properly maintained, it can cause serious problems for the whole system.

Fortunately, it’s fairly easy to keep your drain system in good shape. All you need to do is ensure that you schedule drain cleaning services in Waterloo, IA with a professional plumber on at least a yearly basis. Keep reading to learn signs that you may need drain cleaning outside of that maintenance appointment.

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Can Your Drains Benefit from Store-Bought Cleansers?

Monday, October 2nd, 2017

water running down a drainThe short answer to this is “no.” Let’s not leave it at that though. We understand you may be wondering why, if store-bought drain cleansers are so bad, are they so widely popular and sold in stores throughout the country? It’s not that they don’t have a purpose to serve, but the problem is essentially that these chemical solutions only provide a temporary solution and don’t get to the root of the problem.

Have a look at some of the reasons why you need professional Waterloo, IA drain cleaning services, rather than trying to deal with it on your own with caustic chemical drain cleaners.  

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