When you need main drain cleaning or repair, the Tom Drexler Plumbing, Air & Electric team is ready to help! Our licensed and insured plumbers will provide the superior service and lasting results you need.
From stubborn clogs to tree root infiltration, we use advanced tools to clean your main drains and restore water flow through your plumbing system.
Don’t put off drain cleaning until clogs cause sewage backups in your home. Contact the professional plumbers at Tom Drexler to schedule a service appointment today!
Signs You Need Main Drain Cleaning
It’s important to pay attention to changes in your plumbing system. Drain problems often begin to appear long before a complete blockage occurs.
If you notice the following, we recommend scheduling a main drain cleaning right away:
- Frequent clogs in multiple fixtures
- Water backups into the sewer line cleanout
- Gurgling drains
- Slow drainage from multiple fixtures
- Noxious sewage odors emanating from drains
Emergency Main Drain Cleaning & Repair
When you suspect a blockage or break in your main drain line, stop using your plumbing until it’s cleared. This is essential because adding more water to the line can cause wastewater to back up into your home.
Tom Drexler provides emergency plumbing services and 24/7 online booking for your convenience. Once scheduled, we’ll dispatch a licensed and insured plumber to your home with all the tools and expertise required to resolve your main drain problem.
Main Drain Cleaning Tools & Process
The first step of the process involves removing the cleanout plug. This is typically located in the basement, garage, crawl space, or near the foundation.
We use a variety of tools to locate and remove clogs. These include:
- Video pipe inspection:Â We insert a thin, flexible camera to locate and identify clogs and other drain pipe damage. This helps expedite the required work and minimizes damage and disruption.
- Rooter: Also known as a machine auger, we’ll insert a cable with a cutter on the end into the drain until we reach the obstruction. Then, we’ll twist the handle so it can break up the obstruction and clear your main drain.
- Hydro jetting: Hydro jetting utilizes high-pressure water jets to blast away clogs, tree roots, and other obstructions. The pressure can be adjusted depending on the condition of the pipes and the type of blockage.
Contact Us for Main Drain Services in Louisville Metro & Southern Indiana
Since 1982, Tom Drexler Plumbing, Air & Electric has proudly served homeowners throughout the region. We’re always prepared to roll out the red carpet for our customers, and it’s our goal to create customers for life.
When you choose our team for drain and sewer services, you can rest assured we’ll always give you the very best!
At Tom Drexler, you’ll receive:
- Emergency plumbing services
- 24/7 online booking
- Award-winning service
- Upfront pricing
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
- And more!
Contact Tom Drexler to schedule main drain cleaning and repair in Louisville Metro or Southern Indiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes main drain clogs?
Many things should never enter your drains as they’re only designed to handle wastewater and toilet paper. Common culprits of main drain clogs include:
- Grease, fat, and oil
- Flushable wipes, paper towels, and napkins
- Hard and fibrous foods
- Tree roots
How can I avoid clogged drains?
There are many steps you can take to prevent clogged drains and the drain flies they can bring, including:
- Schedule preventative drain cleaning annually
- Using drain stoppers to prevent hair and food from entering drains
- Pour grease, oil, and fat into jars for disposal
- Only flush toilet paper
We recommend avoiding chemical drain cleaners because they can weaken your pipes.
What should I do if there's sewage backup in my home?
Prompt action is imperative. When severe drain clogs expel wastewater into the home, turn off your water as well as the electricity if the wastewater is near any outlets.
Contact a licensed and insured plumber to investigate the cause and clear the clog to restore safe plumbing to your home.
