The citizens of Metropolis don’t realize how much Superman does for them every day. While they’re going about their lives, he’s up in the sky, scanning for threats and saving the day faster than a speeding bullet. Our guys at KC Flow Heroes may not be able to fly, but they’re quick to arrive and save the day.
Your home is filled with amenities that you use without thinking, but when they stop working, the world ends. For example, the drain. When your drain becomes clogged, and you can’t shower or clean dishes without dirty water pooling up, you need it fixed—fast.
Our plumbing experts at KC Flow Heroes can help. And while we can’t leap tall buildings in a single bound, we can provide quality drain cleaning in Johnson County. Read on to learn more about your options!
Signs of a Clogged Drain
Batman takes in all the details of a crime scene to make deductions about the culprit. We make deductions, too, and so can you. Instead of tracking down the Riddler or the Joker, you can determine whether you have a clogged drain.
The most obvious signs of a clogged drain are pooled water or slow draining. If water is taking a while to go down the drain, then there may be some kind of blockage in the pipes. Other common signs of a drain clog include gurgling or a bad smell.
If you notice one or more of these signs, then reach out to our team.
Identifying the Clogging Culprit
Drain clogs can happen for many reasons. If your kitchen sink is backed up, it’s likely from congealed grease in the pipes. You may be thinking, “I don’t pour grease down the drain,” and if you take the time to responsibly dispose of grease, then that’s great.
Every time you wash a plate that holds foods like bacon, fried chicken, or cheeseburgers, small amounts of grease go down your drain. Over time, the grease builds up, resulting in a clogged drain. Hair and soap scum can block shower and bath drains, requiring a drain cleaning in Johnson County.
Preventing Clogs
Drain clogs are common, but they aren’t inevitable. To keep your drains clean of clogging debris, you can install a drain guard in the shower. This stops hair and scum from going down the pipes and combining to form disgusting clogs.
We also recommend cleaning your lines once every few months with drain cleaners. Be sure not to use too strong a chemical cleaner, as this can actually damage your pipes. Excess amounts of harsh drain cleaning chemicals may also pose a danger to plumbing teams, so exercise caution.
There are several safe and effective options available on the market, like a good bacteria drain cleaner. These cleaners use bacteria with a half-life that causes them to multiply. These bacteria then “eat” the chemicals that bond drain clogs together, clearing up your drains.
We understand many clients want to take care of their drains on their own. And while we appreciate a do-it-yourself approach, in many cases, the most effective option is working with a professional team.
Coming to the Rescue
If you haven’t taken any precautions against clogs, or if you notice pooling water and a foul odor near your drains, then you may need a drain cleaning in Johnson County.
At KC Flow Heroes, we have several options for patients interested in cleaning their drains. To determine the best option for you and your home, we need to complete a site visit. The site visit is one of the most important parts of the process when you work with our team.
When you call us for drain cleaning, a member of our team comes and takes a look at your line. We want to make sure you receive the optimal service, so once we have all the information we need, we can make a personalized recommendation for your home.
A High-Pressure Solution
Hydro-jetting is an effective method for drain cleaning in Johnson County. Like Aqua-Man, this method uses pressurized streams of water to save the day.
If we determine that hydro-jetting will clear your drain clog, we use our pressure washer to shoot a concentrated blast of water through the lines.
This breaks up any congealed masses of grease, hair, or scum to make your drain function like new. After hydro-jetting, you won’t need to worry about any pooling, gurgling, or foul smells coming from your drain.
Saving Your Sewer Lines
Kitchen sinks and shower drains aren’t the only lines that can clog. Our team also works on clogged sewer lines.
Sewer lines are at risk of getting blocked by plant debris and tree roots. If invasive plants block your sewer lines, we use specialized cutting tools to eliminate them. Like Batman and his utility belt, we have the gadgets necessary for any of your plumbing needs.
Opening vs. Cleaning
Drain cleaning in Johnson County isn’t the only option we offer for clients looking to unclog their drains. We also offer drain opening. With this method, we use a drain snake to clear out any blockages that prevent water from flowing as it should.
There are drain snakes available on the market, but we recommend calling the professionals to save the day. It takes an expert to determine the best drain snake for your specific lines, and choosing the wrong one may cause lasting damage to your pipes.
Drain cleaning is typically a longer-lasting solution for clogs, but you may not need a full cleaning just to remove a single blockage.
Bringing Your Lines Into the Future
Johnson County was established in 1855. The area boasts a rich history, and your home may be a part of it. Whether your home is decades or centuries old, then there’s a good chance that your lines are outdated.
While slow draining, gurgling, and foul smells may stem from blockages in the line, those may also be signs that your pipes are damaged. In which case, you don’t need drain cleaning in Johnson County—you need drain replacement.
Homes constructed before 1983 have cast iron and clay tile pipes, and while those worked at the time, advancements in plumbing technology have made those materials obsolete.
If you have clay tile and cast iron pipes, they’re likely damaged, and if they aren’t, then they’re probably well on their way. Fortunately, we can perform pipe lining to repair your pipes and resume regular water flow.
A Sliver Lining
Pipe lining is the most convenient and cost-effective method for replacing old and damaged pipes.
When we perform pipe lining, we make a single hole in the ground to access your lines. Then, we shoot a flexible plastic lining down the pipe, essentially creating a second set of pipes inside the old one. Afterward, our team members use a curing light to harden the lining, resulting in a new plastic pipe that allows water to flow freely.
This plastic lining can hold up to wear and tear. In fact, it’s so strong that we back our pipe lining services with a 50-year warranty. This method also saves you money.
Other methods, even trenchless ones, like pipe bursting, require our team members to dig up parts of the street, which can disrupt the entire neighborhood and cost you thousands of dollars. But because pipe lining is a one-hole method, you don’t have to worry about any unnecessary costs.
Paying for Your Drain Cleaning
In Johnson County, everyone’s home is different, which means that each drain cleaning service is different, too. For this reason, we don’t offer set prices for our services.
We want to make sure you receive a fair price, whether you need drain cleaning, drain opening, or pipe lining. Following your site visit, we’ll determine which of our services can meet your plumbing needs. Then, we can give you an estimate.
Like every hero before us, we believe in treating the citizens of our city with fairness, and custom estimates are the best way to ensure you’re getting the best possible price.
Learn More About Our Heroes
In his Batcomputer, the Caped Crusader has compiled information about all the heroes in the multiverse. But you don’t need a secret lair or a supercomputer to learn about our heroes. Just take a look at our blog.
The KC Flow Heroes blog contains detailed write-ups about our team members and the services we provide, including drain cleaning in Johnson County! Not only are our blogs educational, but they’re as entertaining as a comic book. Read through our backlog to learn what we can do for you.
Save Your Drain and Save the Day
It takes a hero to defeat clogged drains. If you want to clean blocked lines, submit a service request, and let our heroes come take a look. We can determine the best drain cleaning methods for your blockage so you can rest easy. But if you’re not ready to send up the KC Flow Signal just yet, try our online tool.
With a few clicks, you can give our experts the information we need to formulate a custom service request. The best heroes may be found in comic books, but the real heroes are right here in Johnson County. Contact our team.
