Leamington Plumbers

Drains & Toilet Clogs 

Leamington Plumbers

Clogged Drains

Drain Clogs

Toilet Clogs

A toilet clog isn’t the most pleasant thing to deal with. While it isn’t the worst thing that could ever happen in your home, it’s also not the most pleasant or sightly thing that could happen.

Luckily, most clogs are a simple fix and can be dealt with at home. A normal everyday plunger is enough to deal with most simple clogs. But sometimes clogs can be deeper or more difficult. When you can’t unclog your own toilet, give us a call and we can send our team to the rescue!

Our Leamington Plumbers can also deal with any other type of clogged drains that may be causing backup in sinks or other areas


What Causes Clogs?

The most common clogs that we see are generally in toilets. There’s lots of things that can cause toilet clogs - and there’s a reason that your mom always tells you not to flush wipes down the toilet! Wipes are one of the main causes that we see for toilet clogs. Other things that can clog your toilet include:

  • Garbage
  • Paper Towels
  • Large amounts of toilet paper
  • Toys and household items (often flushed by children)
  • Q-tips
  • Cotton Balls
  • Feminine care products

Aside from the toilet, other drains in the house are commonly blocked by:

  • Food scraps
  • Hair
  • Dirt and Debris
  • Soap
  • Mineral Buildup
  • Grease, oil, and Fats
  • Makeup

Read Below to learn more about Toilet & Drain Clogs

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How Do We Fix Clogs?

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Toilet Clogs

If your toilet is clogged, there’s a few things at home you can try before calling Leamington Plumbers. Your first go-to should always be your plunger. While this is a very basic tool, it’s still one of the best ways to unblock a clog.

If your plunger doesn’t work, you can also try some at home solutions. We never recommend using chemical solutions on your toilet, as they can be hazardous to your health without the proper safety precautions. Instead, try regular vinegar and baking soda.

Add 1 cup of baking soda to your toilet water and let it soak in for a few minutes. Then, add 2 cups of vinegar (slowly to avoid overflow). Let sit for a few more minutes and then try flushing your toilet. You can repeat this process a few times if needed.
If neither of these options work to unclog your toilet, it may be time to give us a call. Our plumbers may suggest other options to try at home, or may need to come and take a look themselves.

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Drain Clogs

If you’re starting to notice a strange smell coming from your drains, or if you are having trouble emptying water, you may have a drain clog. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to use a plunger unless it’s for your toilet. You can, however, still try the vinegar and baking soda solution mentioned above.
  If this doesn’t work, give our plumbing Leamington team a call and we can send someone out immediately to take a look.


How Do We Fix Clogged Drains?

  • Video Equipment For Clogs

    If a simple solution doesn’t fix your problem, we may send some of our video equipment in for further inspection. The first step in fixing any major draining issue is to diagnose the problem, and our video equipment can help us to do that, eliminating any guesswork and locating the exact cause of the problem. From there, we can decide which equipment will best be suited to eliminate the clog. 

  • Drain Snakes and Augers for Clogs

    Our Leamington Plumber team uses two different types of snakes and augers: manual and motorised. These are tools with corkscrew-like tips that can be inserted into the drain to help remove buildup or blockages. Manual tools are best designed for smaller clogs. If this doesn’t work, our plumbers may turn to motorised tools for more complicated clogs.

  • Jetting Machines to Clear Clogs

    If a motorized auger doesn’t work to clear your blockage, our plumbers will then turn to our Hydro-jetting machines. These machines can be used for more difficult clogs, or clogs that are deeper into the pipelines. 

    Hydro-jetting machines use heated streams of highly pressurised water to help blast away anything that may be causing a clog. This type of machine is also used in maintenance of your pipes, as it does a thorough job of cleaning them out, removing any built up dirt, grease, and debris. 

Got a clog? Call us today for all of your clogged toilet and drain needs!

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