How To Clean Out House Drain Pipes

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How to clean out house drain pipes. This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to fix a slow draining tub. The drain cleanout will often be close to a cluster of drainage pipes like a full bathroom with drains for the sink toilet and shower. Before replacing the clean-out plug wrap Teflon tape around its threads.

Find a clean-out plug located on a large drainpipe in areas such as your basement crawlspace garage or near the foundation of your house. Use a plunger to loosen buildup in your drain pipes. Clean gutters on your home regularly to prevent debris from entering drain pipe.

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Plastic is completely resistant to any mineral build-up and provides higher pressures and water flow rates than copper pipe. Baking soda is an effective cleaning agent to help you keep the buildup out of your drains. A better solution is to simply replace the pipes with PEX plastic pipes.

A hydro-jet drain snake andor hose is a specialized piece of plumbing equipment that uses high-pressure water jets to thoroughly clear drainage pipes and systems. Otherwise you will eventually have a clogged drain that does not empty properly. Licenced and legal local team of 2 to 8 cleaners depending on property size.

If the drain line is vertical place a bucket under the clean-out. This will make it easier to unscrew the plug in the future. Baking soda is a natural deodorizer that works by neutralizing the pH in odors.