A-Superior Plumbing Service
Wade Mosley, Master Plumber
Frozen Pipes
A toilet that won't flush is typically due to a clog. Remove blockage with a plunger or closet auger. If unsuccessful you may need to call a plumber.
A kitchen sink that won't drain is most frustrating:
- Kitchen sink drains clog most often because of a buildup of grease that traps food particles.
- Hair and soap are often at fault in bathroom drains.
A stopped sink drain isn't just an inconvenience; it can sometimes be an emergency. It's always best to prevent clogs before they happen. It's easier to open a drain that's slowing down than one that's stopped completely.
- Run or pour scalding water down the drain to break up grease buildups.
- If hot water doesn't unclog the drain, there could be some object in the drain.
- To check, remove and thoroughly clean the sink pop-up stopper or strainer.
- Determine if the clog is close to the sink by checking the other drains in your home. If more than one won't clear, something is stuck in the main drain.
- The most effective way to clear a clog is with a snake.
- You can try using a plunger or a chemical drain .
A faucet that won't yield water is the first sign of frozen pipes. If a severe cold snap hits, prevent freezing and subsequent bursting of pipes by keeping a trickle of water running from the faucets. Even if the pipes do freeze, you can thaw them before they burst if you act quickly. One idea is to use a hair dryer like a torch, a dryer will gently defrost the pipe.
Good Luck!
Wade the Superior Plumber
Woe is me!
My toilet won't flush and my sink
won't drain!
No water is coming from my
faucets!
What shall I do?
Holding it and drowning,
in Chandler, AZ.
or
Call him at: 480-200-0329