Goettl technician fixing piping under the sink

Should Drains Be Clogging This Frequently?

If you find yourself asking a question about the frequency of drain clogs in your home, then chances are that you have drains clogging up far too frequently. We’re certainly not going to tell you that you should never encounter clogs in your drains. That would be great, of course, but even the most conscientious of homeowners are going to run into drain clogs from time to time. It’s just the nature of the beast.

However, there is a major difference between the occasional drain clog and extremely frequent clogs. And, if you are concerned about frequent clogs and are nervous about major underlying causes, here is a bit of good news—you’re probably contributing to them yourself. We know that doesn’t sound like good news, but it actually means that you can probably start to limit such problems with a few changes of habit. Here are some tips for avoiding drain clogs in Phoenix

You Need to Put Drain Covers in Your Sink

It does not matter how carefully you scrape your plates into the garbage or compost bucket. There is always going to be some food that gets stuck and left behind on the plate. And you know what? That is all going to wind up in the drain. It may not seem like much, but think about how many plates are going into your sink on a daily basis, and you’ll probably start to see the scope of the issue.

And really, there is no excuse for overlooking this step. It is one of the simplest, most effective ways to protect your drains, and you’re not going to be breaking the bank by buying some of those little drain covers. All in all, this is the starting point for drain clog prevention across the board. And it goes for the shower drain, too! Well, not the food part, but think about all that hair!

You Need to Use Your Garbage Disposal Responsibly

We really cannot stress this one enough. Too many homeowners seem to think that their garbage disposals can take whatever they can throw at them. This is not the case. Some very hard items, like fruit pits, can actually damage the disposal itself. Others, however, are going to lead to clogs.

We are mostly talking about starches in this case. Potatoes, beans, rice, pasta—if it’s something that really soaks up water when you cook it (think boiling) then chances are you should toss it elsewhere. Remember, there is water in your drains, and these items can swell up and cause clogs.

You Need Professional Drain Cleaning Sometimes

That’s not going to prevent clogs! That’s fixing clogs! Sure, but it’s also preventing more serious clogs from developing.

All too often, homeowners try to clear clogs on their own, don’t do a thorough job, and then wind up with more serious clogs on their hands. Don’t fall into this trap!

Schedule your drain services with The Sunny Plumber Phoenix. Bright and Shiny and Won’t Show Our Hiney.

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Rafiu BabatundeRafiu Babatunde
18:22 28 Nov 23
Michael BerkleyMichael Berkley
17:50 28 Nov 23
As part of an annual maintenance contract a technician was dispatched to service the furnace. The veracity of the alleged service problems is indeterminant, but what ensued was a scare tactic laced, relentless pressure induced attempt to make a spot decision to replace the entire furnace. Nobody is so naive to think these are not upsell opportunities for the vendor, but this technician far exceeded the realm of reasonable and did not relent when asked. It is difficult to know the sincerity of any true service problems and give Goettl any credit for honesty. We are largely disappointed and disillusioned with Goettl. Service contract renewal in doubt.
Catherine BowlesCatherine Bowles
17:21 28 Nov 23
was very helpful and professional 👏
Rachel RamosRachel Ramos
16:55 28 Nov 23
Tyler Leija was very thorough and explained everything carefully about our plumbing issues. I’m glad we called Goettl.. Thank You!
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15:32 28 Nov 23
William and Peter were amazing! Although Peter is in training, you would not have known if he didn't tell you. Services provided were top notch! Thank you!!!
Linda ClaytonLinda Clayton
22:25 25 Nov 23
Frank M is fabulous! Great service!Sam is wonderful. I would like them to send him every time. Great service. On time. Expert knowledge. Highly recommend!
Scott MillerScott Miller
00:41 25 Nov 23
Great job and fast response. Tyler did a great job.
J NevilJ Nevil
00:34 25 Nov 23
Roger came out on Thanksgiving Day to fix our unit. Turns out, our home builder completely shorted us on the amount of blown-in attic insulation (which you think a home inspector would have caught) and also our unit is too small for our house which is 4 years old. Roger took the time to explain all of this to us in detail and got our unit up and running. Thank you Roger!
Rosalyn DouglasRosalyn Douglas
22:37 24 Nov 23
Michael was very professional and polite. Got the job done in a timely manner installing the sensors.
Michael SchmidtMichael Schmidt
22:10 24 Nov 23
Joseph was professional, friendly, and very thorough. He answered all of our questions and gave us a detailed explanation of what the problem was and why it occurs.
Joel RuizJoel Ruiz
16:02 20 Nov 23
Ralph did a great job, was on time and explained everything very clearly.
Sunshines BuggySunshines Buggy
01:26 20 Nov 23
CARLOSR LOPEZCARLOSR LOPEZ
21:19 19 Nov 23
Jeremy Ortega did an excellent job cleaning the drain
Jay TēperJay Tēper
22:22 18 Nov 23
I found Darean to be completely polite and professional. He kept me informed as he went what he was doing and why. He answered my questions and gave me some advice as well on how to keep my plumbing and faucets in good shape.
Armando TrujilloArmando Trujillo
21:27 18 Nov 23
Tnank You to Josh and Roger they were very courtesy, friendly, and knowledgeable, we valued their honesty and opinion. As customers it was important to us to feel comfortable in making our decision. They did a great job and would recommend them to family and friends.Best bro"s ever.,
Juan LudwigJuan Ludwig
17:58 18 Nov 23
Frank M did a great job explaining our iptions. Very much appreciated!
George TannerGeorge Tanner
13:52 18 Nov 23
Great service provided.
James MarshallJames Marshall
05:34 18 Nov 23
Technician Abdiel answered all of my questions.
Maritza LabradorMaritza Labrador
05:05 18 Nov 23
Jimmy CaldwellJimmy Caldwell
00:00 18 Nov 23
Darean serviced our drain line blockage. His professionalism and knowledge for being so young was incredible. This has been one of our best experiences working with a plumber. He was methodical, clean, (like really clean!), and very determined to go above and beyond. I don't leave reviews often but this experience was worthy of a 5 star review. Highly recommend Darean.
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