What is in chemical drain openers
- Strong chemicals such as lye, sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid
- Splashes that can burn the eyes and skin
- Fumes from foaming openers that can cause breathing difficulty
Drain cleaning
Drain Cleaning for Homes and Businesses in Coos Bay, Coquille and the South Coast
Drain cleaning clears the clogs and buildup inside the drain lines of a home or business, from kitchen and bathroom sinks to showers, floor drains and laundry lines. Econo Rooter Services, Inc. provides residential and commercial drain cleaning across Coos County, northern Curry County and Reedsport, using professional equipment rather than harsh chemicals.
- Kitchen, bathroom, shower, floor and laundry drains
- Residential and commercial drain cleaning
- Pipe walls cleaned, not just a hole punched through the clog
- No harsh chemical drain openers
Request Service
Tell us which drain is clogged and how long it has been slow, or call (541) 396-4804.
Every drain in the building
What Clogs Each Drain, and How It Gets Cleared
Every drain in a building clogs for its own reasons, and knowing what is usually inside the pipe helps clear it properly the first time. Econo Rooter Services cleans every type of drain in homes and commercial buildings:
- Kitchen sinks: grease, food scraps and coffee grounds
- Bathroom sinks: hair, toothpaste and soap residue
- Showers and tubs: hair and soap scum binding together
- Toilets: wipes, too much paper and objects that do not belong
- Floor drains: dirt, debris and a trap that has dried out
- Laundry drains: lint and fibers from washing machines
When only one fixture is slow, the clog is almost always in that fixture's own drain line, which drain cleaning handles. When several drains back up at the same time, the problem is usually further down in the main line, explained on the sewer services page.
Clogged drain
Clogged Drain? What to Try Before You Call
A single slow or clogged drain can often be cleared with a few safe steps that do not involve chemicals. Try these first:
- Use a cup plunger on sinks and tubs, covering the overflow opening
- Use a flange plunger on toilets, which seals better in the bowl
- Pull the stopper and clean out the hair caught underneath it
- Clear the strainer in a shower or kitchen sink
- Run water into a rarely used floor drain to refill its trap
- Avoid pouring more water into a drain that will not empty
Stop and call (541) 396-4804 if more than one drain is affected, water comes up in another fixture, there is a sewage smell, or the same drain clogs again soon after clearing. Those point to a problem further down the line than a plunger can reach.
Chemical drain cleaners
Should You Use a Chemical Drain Cleaner?
Chemical drain openers are easy to buy, but they are among the more hazardous products kept under a sink. Econo Rooter Services clears drains mechanically instead, and recommends keeping these products out of the plumbing.
What to do instead
- Try a plunger and clean the stopper or strainer first
- Never mix drain products with each other or with bleach
- Tell the technician if a chemical is already in the drain
If someone swallows, splashes or breathes in a drain opener, call 911 or the national Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Our drain cleaning services
Drain Cleaning for Every Kind of Property
Residential drain cleaning
Clearing grease, soap and debris from sinks, tubs and household lines with professional tools, without harsh chemicals.
Commercial drain cleaning
Stronger cleaning and proactive care for high-use drains in restaurants, offices and commercial buildings. Larger systems are covered under commercial maintenance.
Main sewer line cleaning
Clearing roots and compacted debris from the main line when clogs affect the whole building. See sewer services.
Preventive drain maintenance
Scheduled cleaning that keeps pipes clear year-round, especially for older plumbing and busy properties.
How often
How Often Should Drains Be Cleaned?
How often drains need professional cleaning depends on how a building uses them, not on a fixed number of months. These are the situations that call for more frequent attention, and the ones where cleaning only when a problem shows up is enough.
Most homes
Cleaning when a drain slows down or a clog keeps returning is usually enough. Acting at the first sign of trouble keeps a slow drain from becoming a backup.
Busy kitchens
Restaurants and other commercial kitchens send grease down the drains every day, so scheduled cleaning prevents buildup from closing the line.
Older pipes and big trees
Older plumbing narrows with buildup over time, and roots find their way into aging lines, so these properties benefit from closer attention.
Homes on septic
Clean drains do not replace septic pumping. If several drains slow down together in a septic home, the tank may be the cause.
Our process
How Professional Drain Cleaning Works
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Inspect the drain
The drain is checked to find the cause of the clog, whether that is grease, debris or roots, so the work is accurate and nothing unnecessary is done.
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Clear the blockage
Professional equipment removes the blockage and restores flow in sinks, toilets, floor drains and the lines behind them.
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Clean the pipe walls
Once the clog is gone, the walls of the pipe are cleaned so the same buildup does not catch the next clog.
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Test and advise
Drainage is tested to confirm it flows properly, and maintenance tips are given to help keep the drain clear.
Why choose Econo Rooter Services, Inc.
Why Choose Econo Rooter Services for Drain Cleaning
A drain cleaning visit should leave the line properly clear, not just open enough to drain for a few weeks. Econo Rooter Services finds the cause of the clog, cleans the pipe rather than only punching through the blockage, and tells you plainly whether the problem is in one fixture's drain or further down the line, without pressure to buy work you do not need.
As a licensed Oregon plumbing contractor (#6-81PB) that also handles rooter service, hydro jetting and septic work, the company can follow a stubborn clog wherever it leads. Details of every license are on the certifications page.
Drain cleaning questions
Questions About Drain Cleaning
Why does my drain keep clogging?
A drain that keeps clogging usually has buildup left along the pipe walls after the last clog was cleared, so new debris catches on it again before long. Grease in kitchen lines, hair and soap in bathroom lines, and roots or a sag further down the line are the most common reasons. Cleaning the full pipe, not just poking a hole through the clog, is what stops the cycle.
Is it safe to use a chemical drain cleaner?
Chemical drain openers contain strong substances such as lye, sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid. According to MedlinePlus, from the US National Library of Medicine, they can burn the eyes and skin, and the fumes from foaming openers can cause breathing difficulty. Mechanical cleaning clears a drain without those risks.
How often should drains be professionally cleaned?
There is no single schedule for professional drain cleaning. Most homes only need it when a drain slows down or clogs keep returning, while restaurants and other busy kitchens benefit from cleaning on a regular schedule because grease builds up steadily. Older pipes and lines near large trees may need attention more often.
What affects the cost of drain cleaning?
The cost of drain cleaning depends on which drain is clogged, how far down the line the blockage is, what is causing it, how easy the line is to reach, and whether the main sewer line is involved. Econo Rooter Services explains the work and gives a quote before it starts.
Why does my sink drain smell?
A smelly sink drain is usually caused by food, grease, soap or hair rotting in the trap or along the pipe, or by gunk around the overflow opening. A sink that is rarely used can also smell when the water in its trap dries out. If cleaning the trap does not fix it, the line further down may need cleaning.
Do you clean commercial kitchen drains?
Econo Rooter Services cleans drains for restaurants, offices and other commercial buildings, where heavy daily use and grease build up faster than in a home. Scheduled cleaning helps prevent backups that disrupt business.
Is drain cleaning safe for a home on a septic system?
Yes. Mechanical drain cleaning clears the lines inside the house without adding anything to the septic tank. Harsh chemical drain openers are the bigger concern for septic homes, because they can work against the bacteria the tank depends on.
