How To Avoid Flooding In Your Laundry Drains

Having drains in your laundry room can help prevent flooding from your washer or water damage from washing clothes. Laundry drains help make our laundry tasks much easier and less messy. In order to ensure your drains remove water quickly, they need to be cleaned and maintained. Here are our tips to keep your drains clean, and clear, and prevent flooding in your laundry room. 

1- Perform Regular Cleaning

Regular drain cleaning is important for all drain types. Removing hair, soap scum, dust, detergent, and lint should all be removed in order for them to function. Drain cleaning helps your plumbing last longer and helps keep grey water or sewer water out of your home. 

Professional drain cleaning will prevent stubborn clogs in floor drains. Drain X plumbers can take the dirty task of drain cleaning off a homeowner’s shoulders and ensure that the drains are comprehensively cleaned. You can benefit from professional drain cleaning once or twice a year. 

2- Use The Right Amount And The Right Kind Of Detergent

Homeowners may think that more detergent results in a better clean, but that isn’t true. Excess detergent will create more suds and residue that can lead to clogs in the system. Your drain system can only handle so much and overloading it can increase the likelihood of flooring in your laundry rooms. 

Washing too many clothes or larger items can also cause damage to your washer and laundry drain system. Bedding or large loads of laundry may be better addressed by a commercial laundry mat to limit the amount of detergent and overload the washer. These items also may benefit from a more industrial detergent that can produce less suds.

3- Inspect Drain Hose

You should regularly inspect all components of your washer and drains if you want them to work properly. Your drain hose is connected to your washing machine and removes water and detergent during a cycle. Maintaining or cleaning your drain hose can help prevent flooding. Drain hoses that are clogged will cause leaks underneath and around the washer.

If your hose is damaged, you need to replace it immediately in order to limit leaks and flooding. Hoses with damage will not remove the dirty water during your washing cycle and lead to a messy cleanup. 

4- Install A Backwater Valve

A backflow or backwater valve can help move waste water away from your home. Wastewater can cause odors, damage to your flooring, and damage to your clothes. Backwater valves allow water to only flow one way, which means that sewage water won’t get back into your home. Backwater valves help lower the amount of pressure build-up in your piping which will limit system overload and flooding.

Our professional plumbers can help you install a valve or other mechanism to help prevent water damage. Drain X offers services for all your drain and sewer needs. 

5- Install Leak Sensors And Shut Off Valves

Technological advancements have made it easier to prevent flooding in all areas of your home. Leak detectors will help alert you when water reaches a certain level or want water is present in your laundry room. Shut-off valves will help turn off your main water supply when a leak occurs. Turning off the water will stop water from seeping into your floor. Shut-off valves and leak detectors help prevent the moisture from spreading and flooding your entire home. 

Prevent Flooding With Professional Drain Cleaning

Homes and businesses utilize their drain systems consistently so having them cleaned frequently will help them continue to function properly. Your drains need to be able to keep up with the demands and keep your home safe from damage. Drain X works hard to provide comprehensive drain cleaning for our clients. We have years of experience working in homes and businesses of all sizes.

During a professional drain cleaning, our plumbers will remove the most stubborn obstructions and ensure that your drain, pipes, and connections are free of damage. You can have peace of mind about the state of your home when you hire the professionals at Drain X. Reach out to schedule a service, or check out our current deals!