A slow or clogged drain is one of the most common and frustrating problems a homeowner can face. It starts as an annoyance—a kitchen sink that takes too long to empty or a shower that pools water at your feet—but it can quickly escalate. A fully blocked drain halts your daily routine, creates unsanitary backups, and can even be a warning sign of a more serious plumbing issue.
Before you reach for a bottle of harsh chemical drain cleaner, call the professionals. A-Keveloh Plumbing Inc. provides fast, effective, and safe drain cleaning in Wheaton, IL. As a family-owned and operated business serving your neighbors for over 40 years, we have the professional-grade tools and expertise to clear your clog correctly the first time, without damaging your pipes. For immediate relief from a stubborn clog, call our team at 630-963-0433.
Why Chemical Drain Cleaners Are the Wrong Solution
When a drain stops, it’s tempting to grab a liquid drain cleaner from the store. This is almost always a mistake. These products are a temporary, ineffective, and often dangerous “fix” for a deeper problem.
- They Damage Your Pipes: The caustic chemicals (like lye or sulfuric acid) that dissolve clogs also eat away at your plumbing. They can corrode metal pipes, soften PVC, and damage old seals, leading to expensive leaks.
- They Don’t Fully Clear the Clog: These chemicals often just burn a small tunnel through the middle of the blockage. This provides temporary relief, but the rest of the grease or hair clog remains, and the drain will quickly back up again.
- They Are Dangerous: These chemicals produce toxic fumes and can cause severe chemical burns if they splash. If they fail to clear the clog, you are left with a sink or tub full of highly toxic, standing water, which is hazardous for our plumbers to work with.
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Our Comprehensive Drain Cleaning Services
Different drains get clogged by different things. Our licensed plumbers arrive with a variety of specialized tools, including motorized augers and rodders, to tackle the specific type of clog you have, no matter where it is in your Wheaton home.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning
This is often the toughest clog. It’s caused by a slow accumulation of grease, cooking oils, soap scum, and food particles from the garbage disposal. This sludge hardens on the pipe walls, requiring a powerful tool to cut through it. We use professional rodding equipment to fully clear the line.
Bathroom Sink, Tub & Shower Drains
In the bathroom, the primary culprit is a combination of hair, soap scum, and toothpaste. This creates a dense, matted blockage. Our technicians use specialized augers designed to retrieve the entire clog, not just push it further down the line.
Clogged Toilet Repair
A toilet clog that can’t be fixed with a plunger is a serious problem. It’s often caused by an object accidentally flushed, a buildup of un-flushable items (like “flushable” wipes), or a problem deeper in the line. We use a professional closet auger that clears the clog without scratching or damaging the toilet’s porcelain bowl. For deeper issues, we offer complete toilet repair services.
Floor Drain Cleaning (Basement & Utility)
Your basement, laundry room, and garage floor drains are critical for preventing floods. They can easily get clogged with lint, dirt, and debris. A backup here can be a sign of a main line clog. We’ll clear the trap and the line to ensure your basement is protected.
Wheaton’s Trusted Plumbers Since 1976
When you call A-Keveloh Plumbing Inc. for drain cleaning in Wheaton, IL, you are calling a second-generation, family-owned business that is part of your community. We built our reputation on trust, quality, and reliability.
- Professional-Grade Equipment: We use powerful, motorized rodders and augers that are far superior to any tool you can rent or buy. This allows us to clear clogs faster and more completely.
- Licensed, Experienced Plumbers: Our technicians are trained professionals. They know how to use this equipment safely to clear your clog without harming your plumbing system.
- Upfront, Honest Pricing: We’ll assess your clog and provide you with a clear, flat-rate price before any work begins. You’ll know the cost upfront, with no hidden fees.
- Clean and Courteous Service: We respect your home. Our plumbers wear boot covers, use drop cloths to protect your floors, and will clean up the work area completely before they leave.
Don’t live with a slow or stopped drain one more day. For fast, reliable clogged drain repair, call the A-Keveloh Plumbing Inc. team at 630-963-0433 or book your service online.
Frequently Asked Questions About Drain Cleaning
What’s the difference between drain cleaning and sewer rodding?
Drain cleaning typically refers to clearing blockages within your home’s “secondary” drain lines—the pipes that lead from your sinks, tubs, and showers. Sewer rodding is a heavy-duty service for clearing your home’s “main” sewer line, the large-diameter pipe that carries all your home’s waste out to the city sewer. If multiple drains are backing up at once, you likely need sewer rodding services.
How can I prevent my drains from clogging?
In the kitchen, never pour grease, oil, or fat down the drain. In the bathroom, use a hair-catcher over your shower and tub drains and clean it regularly. For all drains, the only things that should go down are water, human waste, and toilet paper. Misleadingly labeled “flushable” wipes are a primary cause of clogs, as detailed in reports from agencies like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
My drain is just slow, not completely blocked. Should I call?
Yes. A slow drain is a clog in progress. It’s much easier, faster, and often more affordable to clear the line while it is still moving, rather than waiting for it to become a complete, overflowing blockage. It’s a sign your pipe is already partially blocked with grease or hair.
