When the sink full of greasy water won’t go down the drain, it’s time to call the plumber. Worse yet, when the toilet is flushed and the water goes up instead of down, threatening to spill dirty, bacteria-laden water over the top, it’s definitely time to call the plumber. Fortunately, the plumbers in Whitehouse Station NJ know just what to do if these situations occur and can have them fixed in a jiffy.

Ask any plumber and they’ll tell you that grease is the culprit in most kitchen sink clogs. Often, people don’t realize that the clear, liquid oil that fried the chicken for dinner is the same thick, coagulated glob that is now clogging the drain pipe. When the hot liquid oil hits the cool water in the drain pipe, it tends to thicken and settle in the pipe. As more oil, grease or fat is washed down the drain, the greasy glob continues to grow until it blocks the water flow, causing a clogged drain and a call to the plumber for help. Kitchen grease clogs can be avoided by disposing of cooled grease or oil in a container that is placed in a waste receptacle.

Though a greasy sink full of water is disturbing, it’s not as upsetting as a clogged dirty toilet with water threatening to flow over the rim and onto the floor. If plunging doesn’t work, a call to the plumbers in Whitehouse Station NJ will be necessary. A plumber will usually put a “snake” or auger down the toilet drain to locate the clog. When the clog is located, it will either be pushed through or removed from the pipe. Many plumbers find that flushed feminine hygiene products are one of the most common causes of a toilet clog. Tampons may wedge in the pipe, catching additional debris and not letting anything flow past. With repeated use and flushing of these items, it becomes necessary for a plumber to remove them from the pipe to restore water flow. Again, wrap and dispose of instead of flushing.

Many drain clogs can be avoided by being cautious of what is washed or flushed away. Many plumbing websites have the option for visitors to click here to learn more about clogs and what can be done to prevent them. Remember, just because it looks as if it washed or flushed away doesn’t mean it’s gone for good.