Expert Drain Cleaning Services in Cicero, IL

You can't snake through the tub drain. You'll have to start by taking off the overflow plate first. It's located above the drain, it's round and held in place by a couple of screws. There is a hinged mechanism behind the plate that comes out and then you can snake from there.

With our proximity to Chicago, we deal with freezing pipes regularly. Here are a few things you can do to try and prevent the pipes from freezing up on you. 1.) Put the faucet on a trickle. The movement of the water will help prevent freezing in the plumbing line. 2.) Open your bathroom cabinets so warm air can flow and reach the pipes under your sink. 3.) Heating cables that run alongside the pipe can be installed and insulated. 4.) Make sure your HVAC system is working properly. Most pipes freeze because of a furnace going out.

A toilet plunger has a cup shape that will allow you to create a tight seal, a sink plunger doesn't and is made for flat surfaces. Get a toilet plunger, make a tight seal around the drain and vigorously plunge the device up and down. If it's still stuck, we would recommend calling a plumber.

Signs of a sewer collapse include: Frequent backups. Multiple fixtures clogs. Plumbing acts weird (Tubs backing up when toilets are flushed). Wet, waterlogged patches of grass on top of the sewer. Slow drains throughout the house.

First, locate a drain inside your home. Then, follow it to the central drain line and chase the line to where it exits your home. This line ties into your main sewer line. Most of the time it's a straight shot out from the building. Additionally, you could contact that city for a sewer map of your neighborhood.