Bellevue Drain & Sewer Services

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How to Avoid a Clogged Drain

Household drain clogs are commonly caused by a buildup of matter, such as grease, cooking oils, hair, and food particles. While it’s impossible to keep everything that could contribute to a clog out of the drain, it’s important to be aware of what you’re sending through your pipes.

We’re always happy to help you with drain cleaning and repairs in Bellevue, but preventing clogs and other problems when possible is a much better long-term strategy for your plumbing system. Our drain professionals at Zoom Drain of Seattle can give personalized suggestions for avoiding clogs in the future, but there are some all-purpose actions you can take whenever possible.

Here are some general tips on preventing a clogged drain:

• Use a screen, grate, or mesh trap to catch hair, food, and other matter before it enters the drain.
• Do not wash food down a kitchen drain that doesn’t have a disposal.
• Limit use of your in-sink disposal to prevent overwhelming drainpipes with food particles.
• Never pour oil or grease down the drain; they coat the pipes and attract other matter.
• Do not flush anything other than toilet tissue and organic matter down the toilet, not even flushable wipes or feminine hygiene products.
• Brush your hair before taking a shower or bath to collect loose hair in the brush rather than the tub.
• Never rinse grout, joint compound, or cement down the drain, as these harden even in water.
• Do not use chemical drain cleaners; they can be corrosive and cause bigger problems.

We often recommend bacteria- or enzyme-based drain cleaners for preventative maintenance, as these eco-friendly live cultures eat through gunk and grime within pipes and keep bad bacteria at bay—all without doing harm to your drain or plumbing system.

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What Is Trenchless Sewer Repair?

Our drain experts also provide sewer repair and sewer replacement in Bellevue. Some sewer replacement and repair may require conventional trenching and excavation, and our technicians have extensive training and experience to perform these services safely and efficiently. However, when possible, we perform trenchless sewer repair, which is far less disruptive to your property and your schedule.

For some sewer repairs, we may recommend our trenchless pipe bursting solution, ZOOM PowerPipe™. By digging small entry and exit points—one on either end of the damaged pipe—and using a steel cable to pull a new pipe into place, we install a new pipe while simultaneously breaking up the old one.

For other repairs, we may suggest ZOOM Pipe Relining, a trenchless method involving a cured-in-place pipeliner that molds to the existing pipe while seamlessly eliminating joints, cracks, and root intrusions. Both of these options are long-lasting solutions that can even be installed under concrete slab floors and foundations.

Learn more about our Bellevue drain services by calling (206) 309-5645 or contacting us online today!