When the sink will not drain, and the drain line isnt blocked, it may need to look up towards the ventilation system. When a vent becomes clogged, it shows up within the home as everything from the phantom flushing at the toilet to sinks that simply wont drain properly.The following can collect inside a vent:Dead birds or birds nests.Bodies of dead rodents.Leaves, trash, and other rubbish, which are sometimes almost impossible to removeTennis balls etc.Clearing blockages in the vent pipes can be a real hassle, however you know what, you can take some preventive steps. Sadly the best place to begin the clearing of vent pipe work is from the roof. Working up on the roof can be a dangerous task, to say the least. So, you may want to have this job done by someone who has experience working up high. Dagenham Plumbers can carry out this work. If you feel confident about performing the work yourself, be sure that the roof is dry, wear rubber-soled shoes, and use a safety harness to prevent yourself from falling off the roof if you slip.You will need a torch, a?plumbers?snake and a rubber hose. Use the torch to shine a bright light down the vent pipe to look for leaves, or other debris you may be able to remove. Then try:Remove any items you can reach.?For those items you cant remove from above, run the snake down the ventilation pipe. A Dagenham Plumber is trained to do this.Push the end of a garden hose into the ventilation pipe and get a friend or family member turn on the water for you.? You should then hear sudden whooshing sound when the water forces the clog down the drain.

A?P-trap?is a pipe that sits under the sinks that are in your home. Sadly the trap tends to collect all manner of things, including , hair, grease, debris, and soap scum. This makes a P-trap the number one location of clogs in the sewer system. Dagenham Plumbers can sort this. If the trap is blocked up, you will see a slowing down of the water draining from the fixture. The loo has the biggest P-trap of any of the fixtures in the home, so if should you have slow draining water in your fixture, clean the P-trap to avoid a complete backing up. Take everything from below the affected sink so that you will be able to work comfortably. Then use these steps:Place a plastic bowl underneath the P-trap.Undo and take off the two nuts that are connecting the trap to the sink and the fitting at the wall. Use a brush or rod to clear the debris from the inside of the unit. Ensure sure that every part is fully clean inside and outside. Inspect all the washers they should be soft and supple. Put the P-trap back together again, which is quite straightforward and then check that the washers are correctly positioned. The nuts should not be tightened too much, then check for leaks. Should the unit still be leaking, then tighten each one a little until the leaking stops. It is possible to twist the washers so be careful.6). If this procedure cannot fix the issue with the trap, you really should call on the services of a professional who has the knowledge and experience and correct tools to get your drain water flowing freely again. A Dagenham Plumber is qualified to do this.

Water Hammers.Suddenly and unexpectedly speeding water finds a closed valve. All of a sudden, the water has nowhere to go. As it comes to a halt, a loud thud can be heard throughout the entire house. This sound is known as a?water hammer.? Dagenham Plumbers are skilled in the diagnosis of problems. The?air chamber?is a vertically orientated pipe, located in the cavity of a wall near to a valve. These chambers have a cushioning action to prevent water from smashing on the piping. Curing the water hammer effect, you need to refill the air chambers with more air. You cant inspect the air chambers., so this is a must whenever you notice a faint noise in the pipe:Close your homes main water valve.Open up the highest tap in your home.Locate the lowest tap in the home, and turn on to fully drain all water out of the pipework. Air flows in as water flows out.As soon as the water has gone, close the lowest tap. Tightening loose mounting straps: Water hammer action can happen when you have a mounting strap loosens. The loose strap makes the pipe vibrate against the supporting members and framework as the water is turned on and off. All connections on the pipework need to be very tight. 6). Adjusting too high water pressure:Pipes also start to bang if the water pressure inside them is very high. This pressure is adjustable by fitting a regulator or a regulator. Most modern homes have a regulator fitted in the pipework at the point where the mains water supply enters the house. If you dont have any of these two items fitted you can call a professional like a Dagenham Plumber .