Laundry and Utility Sink Drain Cleaning for Backups

What this service solves

Laundry drains handle a hard job: a washing machine dumps a large volume of water fast, carrying lint, detergent, and fabric fibers. That mix builds up in the standpipe and branch line until the water backs up over the top during the drain cycle. Utility and slop sinks add sediment, paint, and whatever else gets rinsed down.

We clear the standpipe and branch line, test it under a full drain cycle when we can, and let you know whether cable cleaning handled it or whether heavier buildup may call for hydro jetting.

Signs you should call

• The standpipe overflows when the washer drains
• The utility sink drains slowly or backs up
• A smell comes from the laundry drain
• Water backs up onto the floor during a wash
• The problem returns every few months

How the service call works

1. Confirm whether it backs up only during the drain cycle
2. Protect the laundry area
3. Clear the standpipe and branch line
4. Test under a full drain cycle when possible
5. Explain how to reduce lint buildup