August is the perfect time for drain maintenance with a professional drain company. During this hot summer month, the likelihood of snow or gravy rainfall is very low, even if we do live in the Northwest of England. At Blocked Drains Northwest, we have listed several ways to ensure your drainage system stays fully functional and highlighted some signs to look out for that can indicate a problem.
Focus More on Cleaning
We recommend cleaning your drains every once in a while to stop any build-ups from forming. The best way to do this is with items you may already have in your cupboards.
Pour half a cup of baking soda and half a cup of vinegar down your drains and allow to work for a few minutes before following it with a cup of boiling water. It is the simplest method to flush through your system, and you can give it a few attempts if your drainage remains slow.
Check Your System Health
One common issue during the spring and summer months is the emergence of tree roots that invade pipes underground and cause structural damage. With this intrusion, it causes a fair amount of drain blockage.
In this instance, we recommend a CCTV drain survey that provides a detailed and accurate look at the issues within a system so a solution can be formulated. The team at Blocked Drains Northwest is fully equipped with all the tools to perform checks on the health of your drainage system, so you don’t have to.
Identify Odours
With the heat rising, so will foul smells around your drains. That will be the growth of bacteria with the heat making it swell.
Kitchen drains will be the biggest victims, with reduced water flow and food remaining stuck in your drains beginning to break down causing that bacteria to grow in your pipes. With the heat speeding up the process, you must bring in professionals as soon as possible.
Low Water Pressure
People use water more during August to water plants and fill paddling pools, meaning you are more likely to experience an issue with your water pressure.
Having a reduced or low water pressure can indicate an issue with your plumbing somewhere in your system, and requires a professional drainage specialist in Manchester to take a proper look. With the warmer weather, a leak in your system may be speeding up the structural damage process. It may take years, but the issues in the hot months make it happen quicker.
If you are looking for drain maintenance to ensure your drains are operating as they should be this August, contact the team at Blocked Drains Northwest today.