Drain Cleaning in Crestwood and Chicagoland

24/7 Clogged Drain Service From Licensed Plumbers

Mr. Plumbing clears slow and clogged drains 24/7 for homes in Crestwood and throughout the Chicagoland area. Our plumbers clear kitchen sinks, bathroom drains, tubs, showers, floor drains and main sewer lines, and you get up-front pricing before any work begins. Call 708-385-8607 or request service online.

A clogged drain rarely clears itself. Grease, hair, soap scum and food waste build up inside the pipe until water slows to a trickle or backs up. Clearing the clog early keeps it from spreading deeper into the line.

Kitchen Drain Cleaning

Kitchen sinks clog more often than any other drain in the home. Grease and cooking oil cool and harden inside the pipe, then trap food scraps, coffee grounds and starches such as rice and pasta. A garbage disposal grinds food into smaller pieces, but the waste still has to travel through the drain line.

Signs of a kitchen drain clog include:

• Water draining slowly or standing in the sink
• Gurgling from the drain
• Odors that come back after cleaning
• Water backing up into the other side of a double sink
• A garbage disposal that backs up when it runs

Our plumbers clear the clog and clean the line so the sink drains freely again. For tips on keeping the kitchen drain clear, read how to prevent kitchen drain clogs.

One Slow Drain or a Main Line Clog?

Where the problem shows up tells you where the clog is.

A clog in one drain affects a single fixture, such as one sink, tub or shower. The rest of the home drains normally. These clogs usually sit in the trap or in the branch line close to the fixture.

A main line clog affects several fixtures at once, because every drain in the home empties into the main sewer line. Watch for:

• Several drains slowing down at the same time
• Water coming up in a floor drain or lower-level shower
• A toilet that gurgles or bubbles when a sink or washing machine drains
• Clogs that keep coming back after a drain is cleared

A main line clog needs prompt attention, because sewage can back up into the home. If roots or damaged pipe are the cause, a sewer line video inspection shows what is wrong inside the line.

How We Clear Clogged Drains

Our plumbers choose the method based on where the clog is and what caused it:

• Snake auger: A plumbing snake is a long, flexible cable with an auger on the end. It reaches into the drain to break up or pull out the blockage.
• Hydro jetting: High-pressure water scours the inside of the pipe and flushes away grease, sludge, scale and other buildup. Hydro jetting cleans the full width of the pipe, so clogs are less likely to return. Learn more about the advantages of hydro jetting.
• Camera inspection: A small camera threaded into the line shows where the clog is and what condition the pipe is in. A camera inspection after cleaning confirms the line is clear.
• Manual removal: When a blockage is within reach, our plumbers remove it by hand with specialized tools.

Why We Recommend Avoiding Chemical Drain Cleaners

Chemical drain cleaners can damage pipes, especially older plumbing, and they often clear only part of a clog. The chemicals can also harm skin and eyes, and they make the drain unsafe for a plumber to work on afterward. A professional drain cleaning removes the clog without putting your pipes at risk.

Preventing Clogged Drains

These habits help keep your drains flowing:

• Keep grease out of the drain: Let grease cool, then throw it in the trash.
• Use drain strainers: Strainers catch hair, soap scum and food scraps before they enter the pipe.
• Flush only toilet paper: Wipes, paper towels and feminine hygiene products cause toilet and sewer clogs, even when the label says “flushable.”
• Keep small items away from drains: Toys, jewelry and bottle caps can lodge in a pipe and cause a blockage.
• Run hot water regularly: Running hot water down sink drains helps move soap scum and residue through the pipe.
• Schedule maintenance: Regular professional drain cleaning helps prevent clogs in homes with older pipes or recurring problems.

Drain Cleaning FAQ

How do I know if I need professional drain cleaning?

Call a plumber if a drain stays slow after plunging, if several drains are slow at once, if water backs up into a floor drain, or if the same drain keeps clogging.

What is hydro jetting?

Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the inside of a drain or sewer line. Hydro jetting removes grease, sludge and scale that a snake can leave behind.

Is hydro jetting safe for my pipes?

Hydro jetting is safe for most pipes. A camera inspection before jetting lets the plumber check the pipe’s condition and set the right water pressure.

Why does my kitchen sink keep clogging?

Grease buildup is the most common cause. Grease coats the inside of the pipe and catches food scraps, so the clog returns until the pipe is cleaned.

Do you offer emergency drain cleaning?

Yes. Mr. Plumbing offers 24/7 emergency drain cleaning. Call 708-385-8607.

Schedule Drain Cleaning

Mr. Plumbing has served Crestwood and the Chicagoland area since 1972. Call 708-385-8607 or request service online to schedule drain cleaning.