Drains are an essential feature of any home. You probably don’t think about them much when they work well. When they’re not, they’re impossible to ignore. You may be experiencing slow drainage, standing water, and bad smells permeating your home. If you’re dealing with any of these issues, contact Markool Heating & Cooling plumbing company for drain repair in Frederick, MD. We’ll help you get to the bottom of it quickly and provide an affordable solution you can depend on.
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If your kitchen or bathroom sink drains slowly, schedule a repair at the first sign of trouble. Even gurgling sounds indicate an obstruction in the drain. It’s better to clear that blockage before more material accumulates and hardens. If you have standing water, you can try plunging the drain. Avoid doing it overly, and never resort to a chemical drain cleaner. It can do much more harm than good.
If a malfunctioning drain is old, replacing it may make more sense. This includes kitchen and bathroom sink drains and drains in showers and bathtubs. Over time, those materials can corrode so much that they contribute to the problems you’re experiencing.
When you have problems with multiple drains at once, it usually suggests a more profound issue in the system. The problem could be in the main drains going out of your home and even as far as the sewer main. Often, this causes slow drainage and standing water in multiple drains at once. You may also notice that your toilets are gurgling or the water level keeps rising.
Sometimes, it’s just an issue with the drain pipe grates. They can clog or even rust over time. Swapping out the old grates with new ones will usually do the trick in those scenarios. It’s also possible that the drain or sewer pipes have a clog or have been damaged.
A trenchless solution is preferable for this type of drain repair. It costs less and takes less time because we don’t have to excavate. Examples include hydro jetting, pipe lining, and pipe bursting. That said, whether it’s an option depends on the nature and extent of the damage. In severe cases, we can excavate, remove the old pipes, and install new ones.
Timely drain repair will provide your home many benefits:
Ensure better sanitation
Avoid unpleasant smells
Prevent frequent clogging
Lower long-term maintenance costs
Enjoy faster and smoother drainage
Your Local Drain Specialists
Markool Heating & Cooling has been a plumbing company serving homeowners throughout Frederick and the neighboring communities since 2016. We offer over two decades of industry experience, and our entire team has extensive training. Our company prides itself on a personal touch and excellence in customer service and care. We also back all services with our guarantee and product warranties.
As a full-service plumbing contractor, we offer a range of services, including:
Area homeowners choose Markool Heating & Cooling when they need drain repair in Frederick. Call us today with any questions and to schedule or book your appointment online.