Why Do the Drains in My Burlington Home Keep Backing Up?

If your drains keep backing up you most likely have a blockage of some kind that’s causing water to slow down or stop completely and come back into your sink, toilet, or shower. The question is whether the problem is with an individual line or at the main line itself.

The best way to tell where the problem is originating is to look at where you’re actually noticing the problem. If the problem is just one fixture (like a shower), it’s likely a localized clog from hair, soap scum, or scale buildup. If the problem is affecting multiple fixtures (especially if they’re your lowest drains in the house), it’s likely a main line issue. Additionally, if the problem seems to get worse after heavy rains or with increased usage, or are accompanied by bad smells, it’s almost certainly your main line or sewer/septic line.

While you may be able to fix a single-fixture plumbing problem, a multi-fixture problem will require the expertise of a licensed plumber to determine what’s wrong and how to fix it. An experienced Burlington plumbing company will typically use methods like sewer rodding or hydro jetting to remove the blockage that’s causing the backup so you can get back to life as usual.

When you need a drain cleaning in Burlington give us a call at 1 (800) 674-9130 for plumbing service you can trust. We remove clogs from residential and commercial plumbing lines to prevent future backups and eliminate headaches for homeowners and business owners alike. Give us a call today!

The Most Common Burlington Commercial Plumbing Problems

The most common commercial plumbing problems in Burlington are many of the same culprits that you would find elsewhere – clogged drains, water heater failures, frozen burst pipes, leaking pipes, water pressure issues, and backflow problems. 

Clogged Drains

Clogged pipes and drains from FOG (fats, oils, and grease) are a common problem for many commercial businesses, especially restaurants and automotive shops. To remove these clogs Burlington commercial plumbers will typically use methods like hydro jetting to clean out pipes, grease traps, and floor drains.

Water Heater Failures

Water heaters in high-volume commercial operations like hotels, hospitals, and apartment buildings are under constant demand. Even when properly sized for their higher usage, they are more likely to fail than residential water heaters. And when a commercial establishment loses its hot water, that can result in a major loss of business. If a business owner finds that their hot water suddenly isn’t hot or their tank is leaking, they’ll need to get an emergency plumber to come out right away to repair or replace it. 

Frozen Burst Pipes

Burlington winters can be brutal. The freeze-thaw cycle results in frozen pipes in homes and businesses every year. When you have a frozen pipe that’s keeping water from flowing or a frozen pipe that has burst, call an emergency plumbing company in Burlington to get the problem fixed right away so you can have the damage cleaned up and get back to normal as quickly as possible.

Leaking Pipes

Even when pipes haven’t frozen and burst, Burlington businesses can still have leaking pipes that wreak havoc on their operations. Whether a pipe fitting has come loose or a corroded pipe has cracked, experienced commercial plumbers can find the leak and get the problem fixed right away to minimize downtime. The best Burlington plumbers will have leak detection tools to use and a wide range of supplies on their trucks to ensure that they can find the leak quickly and replace the broken section of pipe no matter what time it is.

Water Pressure Issues

Many commercial establishments deal with low or inconsistent water pressure due to the high demand they have placed on their plumbing systems. A licensed Burlington plumber can help troubleshoot what may be causing ongoing water pressure issues in restrooms, kitchens, and operations and offer solutions to combat them so customers get the water pressure they want and employees get the water pressure they need to do their jobs.

Backflow Problems

Backflow prevention systems minimize the risk of water contamination. When businesses have backflow problems that could lead to citations or have led to health code violations Burlington plumbers can fix the problem to prevent future water contamination.

Every day we help commercial businesses get their plumbing problems fixed quickly at a reasonable price. Call us at 1 (800) 674-9130 to find out why more Burlington businesses choose us! Our team of experienced Burlington plumbers will come out day or night, even on weekends and holidays to get your plumbing problem taken care of professionally. Give us a call today for 24/7 commercial plumbing services!