Drain cleaning
Drain cleaning in Omaha
A slow drain is a warning; a backed-up one is a mess. Micro Plumbing clears clogged drains in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and basements, and the main line they all run to. As a licensed plumbing contractor, the same crew handles the drain cleaning and any pipe repair behind it.
What causes clogs
Grease and food in kitchen drains, hair and soap in bathroom drains, lint in laundry lines, and so-called flushable wipes in toilets and main lines. Over time these coat the inside of the pipe until water cannot get through.
Items to avoid for a clog-free drain
Keep grease, oil and fat, coffee grounds and eggshells out of the sink. Keep wipes, paper towels, cotton swabs, feminine products and cat litter out of the toilet, even when the package says flushable. Use a strainer in tubs and showers to catch hair.
Do not wait on a clog
A clog left alone can back up into the house or overflow, and standing water does damage fast. Call when you first notice drains slowing down. If several drains are slow at once, see sewer camera inspection.
Signs it is time to call
- Water draining slowly
- Gurgling sounds from drains
- Water backing up in a tub or shower
- Bad smells from drains
- Water around a floor drain
- A toilet that clogs often
What the crew does
- Kitchen sink drain cleaning
- Bathroom sink, tub and shower drains
- Laundry and floor drains
- Main sewer line cleaning
- Camera inspection for repeat clogs
- Advice to keep drains clear
Every job starts with a free estimate, so you know the price before the work begins.
What the visit looks like
Questions about drain cleaning
Are flushable wipes really safe to flush?
No. They do not break down the way toilet paper does, and they are a common cause of main line clogs. The same goes for paper towels, cat litter and feminine products.
How do I keep my drains from clogging?
Strainers in sinks and tubs, grease in the trash instead of the sink, and only toilet paper in the toilet. Some homeowners also use an enzyme or bacterial drain treatment every few months to keep buildup down.
Why does the same drain keep clogging?
Something is building up further down the line, or the pipe itself is damaged. A camera inspection shows which.
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Serving Omaha and nearby towns
Schedule service for drain cleaning
Send a request and the shop will call you back to set a time. Estimates are free.
- Mon to Fri
- 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
- Sat and Sun
- Closed
8988 J Street, Omaha, NE 68127