{"id":15001,"date":"2024-03-11T18:20:26","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T18:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fhfurrblogs.jdmps.com\/richmond-va-area\/?page_id=15001"},"modified":"2024-03-13T15:47:33","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T15:47:33","slug":"clog-removal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fhfurrblogs.jdmps.com\/richmond-va-area\/plumbing\/drain-cleaning\/clog-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"Clog Removal Services in Richmond, VA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>No one expects a drain to clog, and when it does, it wreaks havoc on your life. F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning &amp; Electrical understands the stress of unexpected drain clogs and has a team of licensed plumbers ready to keep your drains running smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>When you call F.H. Furr, you&#8217;ll get a &#8220;Plumber in Your Home for Free,&#8221; along with upfront pricing and superior service backed by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Call <a href='tel:(555) 555-5555'>(555) 555-5555<\/a> today to\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fhfurrblogs.jdmps.com\/richmond-va-area\/contact\/\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">schedule drain cleaning services<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0in Richmond, VA.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What Are the Most Common Causes of Drain Clogs?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It&#8217;s estimated that nearly half of all sink clogs are caused by fats, oils, or grease buildup. Other drain-clogging culprits include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minerals from hard water<\/li>\n<li>Food<\/li>\n<li>Hair<\/li>\n<li>Soap scum<\/li>\n<li>Objects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Is a clogged drain dragging you down? F.H. Furr&#8217;s team of professional plumbers is ready to take your call.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Get a plumber in your home for free by calling F.H. Furr at <a href='tel:(555) 555-5555'>(555) 555-5555<\/a> and\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fhfurrblogs.jdmps.com\/richmond-va-area\/contact\/\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">scheduling drain cleaning services<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0in Richmond, VA.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Never Put These Items Down Your Drain<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While our pipes are designed to process wastewater and other biodegradable fluids, many of us put the wrong things down the drain without realizing it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here are a few things you should never put down your drain:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cat litter:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> It&#8217;s terrible for pipes and worse for septic systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Paint:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Never put paint down your drains; it can coat your pipes and cause clogs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Coffee grounds:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Small but fierce, coffee grounds are a surprisingly common source of clogs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rice or pasta:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0These foods continue to expand by absorbing water, increasing clog risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Eggshells:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Always dispose of eggshells via your garbage can, as they can create severe clogs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><style>\n        @media only screen and (max-width: 767px){\n            .cta_banner{  \n                background-image: url(https:\/\/fhfurrblogs.jdmps.com\/richmond-va-area\/wp-content\/themes\/bc-fh-furr\/img\/m-in-content-CTA.jpg);\n                background-size: cover;\n                background-repeat: no-repeat;\n                background-position: center center !important;\n            }\n        }\n        @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){\n            .cta_banner{  \n                background-image: url(https:\/\/fhfurrblogs.jdmps.com\/richmond-va-area\/wp-content\/themes\/bc-fh-furr\/img\/sidebar-cta@2x.jpg);\n                background-size: cover;\n                background-repeat: no-repeat;\n                background-position: center center !important;\n            }\n        }\n        @media only screen and (min-width: 1025px){\n            .cta_banner{  \n                background-image: url(https:\/\/fhfurrblogs.jdmps.com\/richmond-va-area\/wp-content\/themes\/bc-fh-furr\/img\/sidebar-cta.jpg);\n                background-size: cover;\n                background-repeat: no-repeat;\n                background-position: center center !important;\n            }\n        }\n    <\/style><div class=\"cta_box cta_banner py-4 py-lg-3 border_radius_10 mb-4 border-radius_10\">\n         <div class=\"px-md-3 py-lg-3 my-lg-1 py-1 my-1 row justify-content-between text-area align-items-center m-0 w-100\">\n            <div class=\"col-xl-9 col-md-9 col-lg-8 text-center ml-auto pl-lg-0 pl-5 mt-1\">\n              <div class=\"pl-md-0 pl-4\">\n              <a href=\"#\" onclick=\"_scheduler.show();\">\n              <span class=\"mb-lg-1 mb-0 d-block bc_text_40 bc_line_height_40 bc_text_bold bc_font_default bc_sm_text_25 bc_sm_line_height_25\">Book Online Now-<\/span>\n              <\/a>\n              <a href=\"tel:(555) 555-5555\" name=\"sheduleservices\" class=\"d-block text-decoration-none\">\n              <span class=\"bc_text_normal bc_font_default\" > \n                      (555) 555-5555\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/a>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tips for Clearing a Clog<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Are you dealing with a stubborn clog? Here are a few tips worth trying before pursuing our professional drain-clearing services:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Plunger:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Try using a plunger to loosen clogs. Be sure to use the correct plunger for your needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vinegar &amp; baking soda:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0This tried-and-true mix may break down minor clogs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Boiling water:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Sometimes hot water helps clear pipes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Augers &amp; drain snakes:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Use an auger or drain snake to clear away debris lodged in a pipe.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Avoid overusing liquid drain cleaners:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Frequent use can eat away at your pipes, damaging your plumbing in the long term.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Still dealing with a clog? Call <a href='tel:(555) 555-5555'>(555) 555-5555<\/a> to\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fhfurrblogs.jdmps.com\/richmond-va-area\/contact\/\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">schedule drain cleaning services<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0in Richmond or nearby.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How To Prevent Drain Clogs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here are a few preventative steps you can take to reduce your risk of a drain clog:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Clean your drain stoppers regularly:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Hair and soap scum accumulate quickly on your drain stoppers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Drain strainers:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Use a mesh strainer to prevent non-liquid substances from going down your pipes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Follow best practices:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Don&#8217;t flush anything other than toilet paper down your toilet or allow items from the list above to go down your drains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proper disposal:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Use your garbage can, not your sink, for food disposal.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Brush your hair\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><strong>befor<\/strong><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">e showering:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Let your hairbrush, not the shower drain, catch all those loose hairs before jumping in.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Water treatment:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Install a water softener to reduce the risk of hard water damaging your water-using appliances.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Get a plumber in your home for free \u2014 call <a href='tel:(555) 555-5555'>(555) 555-5555<\/a> to\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fhfurrblogs.jdmps.com\/richmond-va-area\/contact\/\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">schedule service<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why Choose F.H. Furr?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For over 40 years, F.H. Furr has proudly provided &#8220;Absolutely the Best&#8221; plumbing and drain cleaning services to the Richmond, VA, area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here&#8217;s what sets the service and professionalism of F.H. Furr apart from other plumbers in Richmond:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We hire &#8220;Absolutely the Best&#8221; plumbers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We protect your home as if it were our own.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We offer industry-exclusive guarantees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We promise flat-rate pricing with no surprise fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We value community involvement and work with charities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We back our services with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fhfurrblogs.jdmps.com\/richmond-va-area\/contact\/\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Schedule clog removal services<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0in Richmond, VA, by calling <a href='tel:(555) 555-5555'>(555) 555-5555<\/a> today.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No one expects a drain to clog, and when it does, it wreaks havoc on your life. 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