Got Plugged Drains?

Drains are a very important part of our plumbing system and we all take them for granted – until there’s a clog! Whether it’s your plugged kitchen sink drain, bathtub stoppage, toilet clog or your washing machine drain plugged, the smallest of clogs can lead to the biggest problems, floods, and overall, Frustration.

Let the experts in drain cleaning and rooter services come out and alleviate your frustration and get your drains flowing smoothly as they should. Whether it is tree roots plugging up the drains or just a buildup of grease and other stuff like soap scum, hair, etc we have specialized drain cleaning and have the right rooter equipment in Albuquerque that will take care of whatever your problem is.

Some things that people don’t consider when their whole house has a mainline clog is that sometimes it can be the neighbor’s tree roots growing into their sewer piping through a crack in the pipe that is latching onto everything until finally, its plugged… Once identified this issue can be permanently fixed. 

A drain snake is a cable that is driven by a motor inside of a drum. The machine pushes the cable down the piping usually with a bit on the end of it to either chop up whatever is blocking the drain lines or with a retrieval type bit that we use if you know you have dropped something down your drains that you want to get back or we need to pull out like tree roots, hair, etc. If you have tree roots in your plumbing then we can cut them up and retrieve them out so that we don’t just shove them down farther and you have a problem in a day or two.

Faucets & Sinks

Even small drips in your plumbing can waste thousands of gallons of water, as much as 150 gallons a day!  Be sure to check under sinks for moisture or small leaks, and always repair leaky faucets right away to avoid wasting water, and also to avoid water damage to your fixtures and pipes. Remove and clean your faucet aerators annually to ensure an even flow.  

Toilets

Toilet leaks can be wasteful and expensive. At least once a year, check your toilet for leaks by adding a small amount of red food coloring to the tank and then check the toilet bowl later. If the toilet bowl water is colored red, water is seeping through from the tank.  If you notice that your toilet frequently clogs up it may be time for a new water closet. Over time the buildup of calcium and other minerals in the toilet’s trap way can cause things to hang upon it and clog. Other issues can be that your toilet, even if new, may have a bad casting, resulting in a piece of porcelain hanging down and grabbing onto toilet paper. We also recommend that you NEVER use liquid drain cleaners if you have a problem. They can cause severe burns to the plumber who tries to manually clear the clog. If you do try chemical drain cleaners please tell your plumber so they can wear protective equipment when handling the toilet. Chemical drain cleaners can also heat up the water hot enough to crack and break the toilet bowl. If you can not unclog it with a plunger, please contact a professional to help you get it taken care of quickly and worry-free.

Whole House Plumbing Repairs?

If you have an older house that is in need of a complete plumbing re-pipe we can handle that too. Duke City Heating & Cooling regularly and efficiently installs new plumbing piping in whole homes. We can do it with limited disruption to the walls and ceilings and get you new piping that can handle all of your water and drainage demands. Give us a call to have one of our technicians come out and give you an estimate today. Your home is your castle. It is no fun when you have to fight your plumbing daily. You want to come home and relax and not worry about how you are going to be able to shower or do dishes. We can fix that and we realize that you want minimal disruption and for the plumber to be in and out quickly and efficiently while being given a fair price.