Hair is the number one cause of shower and sink clogs, but a few cheap habits keep it out of the pipes entirely. Here is the Minnetonka guide.
The right strainer
A fine-mesh strainer over the shower drain catches hair before it enters the pipe. Clean it after every shower — it is far easier than clearing a clog later.
Brush before you shower
Loose hair comes out with a brush, and anything you remove at the mirror never reaches the drain. It sounds obvious, but it is the single best habit.
Flush with hot water
Once a week, run hot water down the drain for a minute to soften soap and move any beginning buildup along. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Minnetonka, this keeps the film from setting.
Skip the chemicals
Chemical drain cleaners can damage pipes and rarely remove the whole clog. A drain snake or a pro's auger is the safer, more complete fix.
Prevent the next clog
An ounce of prevention beats a plumbing bill. Call 888-217-3585 and Minnetonka Plumber Connect will match you with a Minnetonka pro if a clog has already formed.
Plumbing in Minnetonka: what to know
In Minnetonka, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Hennepin County — from Hopkins, St Louis Park and Edina to ZIP codes like 55345, 55305, 55343 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Minnetonka?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Minnetonka Plumber Connect will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Minnetonka.