You step into the shower, and within minutes, you’re standing in a pool of gray, soapy water. Or perhaps you’re just trying to wash your hands, and your bathroom sink fills up and refuses to drain. A clogged bathroom drain is a major disruption to your family’s daily routine, and it’s a problem that only gets worse over time. When a plunger or a plastic zip-it tool fails to make a difference, it’s because the clog is deep, dense, and requires professional equipment.
A-Keveloh Plumbing Inc. provides fast, expert bathroom rodding in Carol Stream, IL. We specialize in clearing the tough, stubborn clogs that are unique to showers, tubs, and bathroom sinks. As a second-generation, family-owned business with over 40 years of local experience, our licensed plumbers have the tools to get your drain flowing freely again. For a fast solution, call us today at 630-963-0433.
Why Bathroom Clogs Are So Tough to Clear
A bathroom clog is a unique and formidable opponent. Unlike a kitchen sink that battles grease, your bathroom drains are dealing with a different, incredibly effective binding agent: soap scum. Over months and years, a solid blockage forms deep in the pipe.
The Clog-Forming Combination:
- Hair: This is the primary structural component of the clog. Long hair, in particular, washes into the drain and forms a web or net inside the pipe.
- Soap Scum: This is the “glue.” Bar soap, in particular, is made with fats that react with minerals in your water to create a waxy, sticky residue that clings to the pipe walls and to the hair, binding it all together.
- Other Debris: Thick conditioners, toothpaste, and other personal care products add to this mass, making it denser and more water-resistant.
This matted, waxy combination is why liquid drain cleaners are so ineffective and why a small manual snake just pokes a hole in it. You need a mechanical solution to remove the entire blockage.
Professional Bathroom Rodding vs. DIY Methods
When faced with a stubborn clog, many homeowners turn to DIY methods that can unfortunately make the problem worse. Our professional drain rodding service is designed to be both more effective and far safer for your plumbing.
The Problem with DIY “Fixes”
- Chemical Drain Cleaners: These are a dangerous gamble. They are rarely powerful enough to dissolve a dense hair-and-soap clog. They are, however, powerful enough to corrode your pipes (especially older ones) and can cause serious chemical burns.
- Manual Hand Snakes: A small, plastic or manual snake is often too weak and too short. It may pull up a small amount of hair from the very top of the drain, but it cannot reach the main blockage or break up the hardened soap scum.
The A-Keveloh Professional Solution
Our licensed plumbers use a professional, motorized auger (or “rodder”). This tool has a flexible, heavy-duty steel cable that is fed deep into your drain line. On the end, we use a specialized cutting head (often a “retriever” or “hook” head) that is designed specifically to latch onto the hair and soap scum. The motor spins the cable, allowing it to powerfully break up and pull back the *entire* clog, leaving you with a truly clean and clear pipe.
Carol Stream’s Go-To Drain Cleaning Experts Since 1976
For over 40 years, A-Keveloh Plumbing Inc. has been the trusted name for plumbing services in Carol Stream and the greater DuPage County area. We are a second-generation, family-owned company, and our reputation is our most valuable asset.
- Local & Accountable: We’re your neighbors. Our name is on our trucks, and we stand behind our work 100%.
- Licensed & Insured: Your home is protected. Every plumber on our team is a fully licensed, bonded, and insured professional.
- Upfront, Flat-Rate Pricing: We’ll assess the clog and give you a clear, flat-rate price for the rodding service before we begin. No games, no hidden fees.
- Clean & Respectful Service: We know this is your bathroom. We wear boot covers, use drop cloths to protect your floors and fixtures, and will leave our work area cleaner than we found it.
Tired of standing in a puddle during your shower? For fast, professional bathroom rodding in Carol Stream, IL, call the experts. Contact A-Keveloh Plumbing Inc. at 630-963-0433 or schedule your service online.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bathroom Clogs
How can I prevent my shower drain from clogging?
The single best thing you can do is buy a high-quality “hair catcher” or “drain screen” for your shower or tub. These simple, inexpensive devices sit over the drain and catch the vast majority of hair before it has a chance to go down the pipe. Cleaning it off after every shower takes seconds and can prevent hundreds of dollars in future drain cleaning bills.
My toilet is gurgling when I run the shower. Is that a bathroom clog?
No, that is a much more serious issue. Gurgling toilets, or water backing up in a tub when a toilet is flushed, are classic symptoms of a main sewer line clog. This means the primary pipe leaving your house is blocked. Stop using water and call us immediately for our sewer rodding service. This is a plumbing emergency.
How long does your bathroom rodding service take?
For a typical bathroom clog in a sink or tub, our licensed plumber can usually have the drain completely clear and tested in under an hour. This includes setup, clearing the clog, and a thorough cleanup of the work area.
For more information on what not to put down your drains, you can visit consumer resources from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
