Overall, Plumbers probably get more calls to open clogged drains than any other service.
The most common method for drain cleaning involves inserting a cable in the line. Using a spinning motion, the cable loosens debris and clears the line. Kitchen, bathroom, laundry and sewer lines are normally cleaned in this manner. At North Brothers Plumbing & Rooter we have been very successful at clearing drain clogs that other plumbing companies couldn't. So before you have that drain pipe replaced, give us a call to restore flow to your drains.
Camera Inspection Service
With our sewer & drain video camera inspection equipment we can send a video camera down your drain pipes and visually see what the blockage is. We don't just guess at what it's going to take to clear your clogged drains, we always make an accurate diagnosis.
We have the ability to view drain lines from 2" - 8" from the inside using our sewer camera inspection system.
This method allows you to see exactly what is causing your drainage problems...tree roots, seperation, breaks or objects in the line. The camera enables us to accurately diagnose problems, locate and provide an exact depth of the pipe, and even provide a narrated video. There are certain potential problems that might be invisible without the use of a camera inspection system. A tiny crack may be starting to develop in the main artery of your plumbing system, your main drain line. Left undetected, that tiny crack could transform into an unsightly and expensive repair and a major headache when it collapses or bursts, forcing you to dig up your front lawn to fix it. With preventive measures now, you'll be able to avoid a costly hassle down the road. Have your system checked with our camera inspection system today to make sure there are no dangers waiting to strike when you least expect them.
Bathtub & Shower Clogs
Assuming the drain pipes were piped properly, tubs and showers usually have hair as the main cause of their clogs. Physical  removal of hair is best. The regular use of a mesh type strainer can help prevent slow drains and stoppages.
Kitchen Clogs
The most often clogged drain is the kitchen sink. Kitchen sink clogs are usually caused by liquid fats, emulsified
by warm soapy dishwater and then carried through the drainpipes. As the water cools, it proceeds down the drain and leaves the fatty deposits along the piping. A film of grease forms on the pipe wall and so on. Coffee grounds, egg shells, etc add to this accumulation layer until the drain pipe becomes impassible.
Bathroom Sink Clogs
Bathroom sink drains often clog with a combination of toothpaste, hair, soap, haircare products and grime. North Brothers Plumbing & Rooter is often called out to retrieve rings that have fallen down the drain. If this ever happens to you turn off the water immediately and call North Brothers Plumbing & Rooter to remove the drain pipes to recover it.
Toilet Drains
Toilet drains are often just overwhelmed with toilet paper, clogged with baby wipes, facial tissue and even an occassional kids toy. North Brothers Plumbing & Rooter can quickly solve this problem with a special tool designed specifically for toilet clogs.
Main Sewer Drains
Main sewer pipes are the largest drain in your home and all other drains from your showers, sinks, tubs and laundry lead to the main sewer drain which connects to the city sewer or a septic tank. Your main sewer drain can become clogged from all the debris from the other drains washing into it, a collasped pipe, an offset pipe or most likely from tree roots seeking a steady and easy source of water from a crack in your sewer drain joints. The only way to tell is to insert a special camera made specifically for viewing the inside of your drain pipes underground. North Brothers Plumbing & Rooter can keep your sewer drain clog free from tree roots with a yearly maintenance program. If your sewer main clogs, toilets, bathtubs and other drains in your home that are on the first floor will begin to backup. This is usually a very dirty and stressful situation for homeowners and it can happen at any time during the day or night without any warning. If this happens North Brothers Plumbing & Rooter can be there for 24/7 emergency service to unclog your drain. One year warranty on main sewer drain stoppages in most cases. We are your local Pasadena drain cleaning company.
Homeowner Headaches
Think of everything that goes down your drains and the toilet. You push the handle and flush it away to the sewer and beyond. You'll never see that nasty waste again. That is, until your sewer backs up. A sewer line backup is a huge mess. All of the waste leaving your home everyday can suddenly find it's way back in. Everything you flush won't go to the sewer and beyond because it won't be able to get there. And that's only if it clogs. If your sewer line cracks or breaks, you're faced with a whole new hassle. At this point, you'll have to dig up your yard to replace the broken pipe. It's a costly, time consuming mess. But that's only part of the problem. Beyond those hassles, there's more havoc a backed up sewer can wreak on your plumbing system.
* Methane Gas
At the base of your toilet, on the inside is a guard for your house. You see, all of the waste that goes into the sewer system breaks down to form methane gas. This poisonous toxin is kept out of your home by one small guard, a wax ring. This little wax ring is your defense from this gas creeping into your home from the sewer. It's also a leak protector, keeping water from leaking out from your toilet's base.
When a sewer backs up, the pressure in the system can cause your friend, the wax ring, to lose it's seal. If that happens, your bathroom can become a soggy mess with water leaking from toilet and deadly, methane gas entering your home.
* Sewage Intrusion
Everything you flush down the toilet or send down the drain has to go somewhere. When the sewer backs up, waste has a tendency to end up where it's not supposed to - in your home. All of the waste that leaves your home may get pushed back in when a sewer backs up causing quite an unsanitary condition in your home. Backups like this are more than an annoyance. They can damage your home and your plumbing system.
By having your system inspected, you'll discover any safety issues in your plumbing, and you'll be able to detect any minor repairs that could be done today to protect you from more expensive repairs in the future.
* A System That Doesn't Work If your sewer is backed up, the water and waste you flush away has nowhere to go. It hangs around in your pipes, creating more and more pressure on your system with each flush. Eventually, that pressure can have serious consequences on your plumbing system. Gaskets in your fixtures can be blown out causing expensive repairs or replacements, and water and sewage can creep back into your home. Clogged drains and sewer backups can be a homeowners worst nightmare with sewage leaking into your home, methane gas creeping in, and a system that's all clogged. But you can avoid these problems. Practice preventive maintenance with your plumbing system, and you'll avoid these homeowner headaches.
Ask our technician what you can do today to protect your plumbing system, your home and your family's safety in the future.
 We recommend that you pour excess grease into a tin can, not down the sink drain. When using a garbage disposal, always let sufficient cold water run to carry the particles down and into the main drain line to prevent buildup in the smaller drain lines. Have your main drain pipe inspected with our sewer & drain video camera system or snaked once a year to prevent tree roots from growing inside and damaging your drain. Treat your fixture drains with BioOne once a month to remove sludge buildup and reduce clogs. To learn more or schedule us to visit your home, give North Brothers Plumbing & Rooter a call at (626) 768-0779.
556 S. Fair Oaks Ave. STE. 101-118
Pasadena CA 91105
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