If you have had a drain back up, you know the frustration of not being able to use the fixture, having to wait for the plumber to get out there, getting quotes, etc… The fact is that many of the “secondary” drain lines (the drain lines that service each individual fixture) collect sludge, hair, grease, soap scum, etc. over time. Some collect the drain slowing debris faster than other, but it is not at all uncommon for other drains to start backing up a short time after getting a recent problem taken care of.
What is a Whole House Drain Cleaning Package?
Some plumbing companies have packages that they offer for cleaning multiple drains in one visit. At Allstar Plumbing, we offer, what we call, “House Packages”. We have different packages based on how big your home is, and what drains you want to include.
The basic premise is that we approach it as if we are there to restore your home to full operating capacity. Once we have the initial problem dealt with (the one you called us out for), it is much easier to attack multiple drains while we are there, and have the equipment out and ready to go.
It is also much easier, (and faster) to perform a maintenance cleaning that it is to unclog a drain, and then go through it several more times to make sure it is in peak condition to stay flowing smoothly. Since it takes us less time, it saves you more money, and our Flat-Rate Pricing reflects that savings.
Why it Benefits You
Besides the fact that it saves you money, over the long term, it saves you from worrying about future problems. You do not have to worry about another one of your drains backing up in the near future, and having to schedule the time to schedule a plumber, meet with him, and have to go through the whole “drain cleaning” hassle again.
So basically, you not only save money, but you get peace of mind to go with it. This is especially true since we cover all of the drains serviced in a House Package with the same (or even better) warranty that the drains we unclog.
When a Drain Maintenance Package is Most Important
We have discussed the benefits of getting a whole house drain cleaning package, but when are the best times to consider one?
As I said earlier, they should be considered anytime you have a drain back up, but there are two times when it should be a true priority.
- You have noticed that one or more of your drains are just not draining as fast as you think they could (or used to drain). This is a tell-tale sign that other drains will likely be backing up soon. It is always better the get proactive in this situation.
- You have had a mainline backup. While mainline backups are not usually caused in homes from accumulated sludge, when they do back up, they force sewage back up into the smaller secondary lines. This can have a huge effect on how quickly your other drains back up.
At Allstar Plumbing, we are not only constantly trying to find ways to save you money on all of your plumbing needs, but we want to give you peace of mind.
Give Allstar a call today!
