How often do French drains clog?

• <div><p>The frequency with which a French drain clogs depends on various factors, such as the amount of debris that enters the pipe, the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/who-installs-french-drains.htm">quality of the French drain installation</a>, the type of grate and filter used, and how often it is maintained. That’s why it’s recommended to clean your French drain at least once a year, whether it is clogged or not. This can prevent clogs and increase the lifespan of your drain.</p></div>

How often should you clean a shower drain?

• <div><p>Even if the shower drain doesn’t seem clogged or dirty, plan to clean it out about once per month—or more frequently if you or your family shed a lot of hair. It’s a good practice to remove any hair from the drain on a daily basis, as hair can accumulate fast and cause clogs in no time. You may also want to have a plumber thoroughly clean the drains in your home once every six months.</p></div>

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Last update on November 03, 2025

Reviewed in June 2024
I bought my home and right away the cast iron tub started delaminating and mold started showing up. An electrical junction box was on the side and they had used flex tubing for connecting the tub to the waste water drain. Who does that? Mad City came in, removed the old tub and tile walls....
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in June 2019
Condescending and rude. Didn't know why the floor drain was backing up in my basement; but had all kinds of "possibilities", none of which he could help me with ("the neighbors sewage is backing up into my basement", "the manholes on the street are plugged up", blah, blah, blah). I'd be...
McNallan Plumbing and Heating
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Reviewed in February 2015
First visit (1/27/15): I had contacted Tonna to check the flame sensor on my furnace. the burner was cycling often. During the first visit the technician confirmed my suspicion that the flame sensor was bad. He also found that the drain for the exhaust fan was plugged and the burners were...
Tonna Mechanical
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Reviewed in July 2014
Went very well. Representative showed on time and quickly went to work. Had my secondary home drain clear in less than an hour. Cleaned up his work area. Very impressed with their workmanship.
Rochester Drain Rite Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2014
This vendor was brought into the project at the last minute due to another vendor not meeting the schedule. The original request was simply to move a shower drain over approximately 3' in order to install a new larger shower stall in a previously existing lower level bathroom. The project...
All Ways Drains Ltd
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Reviewed in January 2013
I called Jetter Clean to ask about clearing a clogged basement shower drain. It was only draining at a trickle. I felt confident with his info over the phone. Lee came out later the same morning. He cleared out the hair and sludge in the drain. It's working good now. He was very...
Jetter Clean Inc
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Reviewed in August 2012
The first call I made was to have piping and the sump basket cover replaced for the sump basket and pump in my basement. This job was done well. While the plumber was over I asked him a few questions about other things including the basement water trap and water softener. I was worried the water...
1ST CLASS PLUMBING AND HEATING
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Reviewed in October 2011
I had Diversifed Drainage come out to my house and look at a drainage issue I was having under my deck. I was looking at getting french drains installed. They were punctual on the first visit to take a look and give recommendations. They made recommendations for french drains and to dig...
Diversified Drainage
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Reviewed in October 2006
Lance arrived within 15-minutes of the call from the dispatcher. I had called to schedule a drain cleaning job about 45-minutes earlier. He did a super job.
Broad Ripple Service Experts
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All-Star Basements, LLC

6011 Countryview Court

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All-Star Basements is based out of Rochester, Minnesota and covers Southern Minnesota including the Twin Cities area, Western Wisconsin and parts of Northeast Iowa. Our team is committed to solving our customers' Waterproofing, Foundation Repair, or Crawl Space needs and offering multiple solutions to choose from.

"I’m very pleased with the job All Star did raising our driveway to meet our garage floor! Kenny, Greg, and Devon were friendly and helpful."

Dave C on June 2023

"I’m very pleased with the job All Star did raising our driveway to meet our garage floor! Kenny, Greg, and Devon were friendly and helpful."

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We at Liebenow Waterproofing focus on quality projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

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Handymaam Home Repair

5069 Connemara Drive Northeast

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5069 Connemara Drive Northeast

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Handymaam Services is a female owned and operated handy person company specializing in home repair, installation, painting, assembly, drywall repair, and general Ms. Fix-it items. Get in touch about your projects. We offer fair pricing, reliability and friendly service.

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12471 SYCAMORE ST NW

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12471 SYCAMORE ST NW

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we are a small remodeling,repair and restore company here to service the twin cities and surrounding areas with quality work like no other because with our guys having over 20 yrs of experience in the construction field we can offer home and business owner all the service they need in one place.

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Delta Van Lines Inc

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Delta Van Lines one of the most trusted Nationwide movers provides the first-class treatment that your belongings deserve. Our moving company offers a variety of moving services that can be customized based on your specific requirements. Are you looking for a local or state-to-state moving solution? Choose Delta Van Lines to ensure your moving experience is absolutely smooth and free from any kind of stress or confusion. If you are looking for someone to facilitate a residential or corporate relocation or a local or long distance move, Delta Van Lines is the name you can count on for impeccable quality of moving services Here at Delta Van Lines, customer satisfaction is our number one priority. We look forward to assisting you with all your moving needs! Call us today for a free quote at 800-544-1380

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Jack of all trades handyman services. I offer lower prices because I have low overhead costs. I don't get paid until your happy. I am a skilled tradesman for the Army Corp of engineers full time but I have a very flexible schedule which allows me to devote 3 days a week or more on my side business. I use other skilled craftsman and laborers when needed depending on the job. I work with clients budgets and both parties always leave happy.

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1659 Valley View Dr.

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1659 Valley View Dr.

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I am a home repair & services specialist. My usual answer to your repair problem will be, "I can fix that" or "I can do that" or "I can build that." I usually work alone, but have manpower available if we need it.

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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Drain fly problems can go away on their own—but only if the insects find the environment inhospitable. Those with a minor infestation can simply flush their toilets and run their faucets more frequently to flush out the flies and larvae. Others will have to deep clean their drains and set up traps.

The frequency with which a French drain clogs depends on various factors, such as the amount of debris that enters the pipe, the quality of the French drain installation, the type of grate and filter used, and how often it is maintained. That’s why it’s recommended to clean your French drain at least once a year, whether it is clogged or not. This can prevent clogs and increase the lifespan of your drain.

Even if the shower drain doesn’t seem clogged or dirty, plan to clean it out about once per month—or more frequently if you or your family shed a lot of hair. It’s a good practice to remove any hair from the drain on a daily basis, as hair can accumulate fast and cause clogs in no time. You may also want to have a plumber thoroughly clean the drains in your home once every six months.

To keep your toilet from clogging, you can use less toilet paper. You can also use a liquid toilet plunger to break up any clogs and keep the toilet drain and pipes clear. When it comes to a clogged toilet, the best route is prevention by using less toilet paper and making sure the mechanisms are all working properly.

The best way to unclog a bathtub drain is to pour a pot of boiled water down the drain, being careful not to splash yourself. However, take precautions, as boiling water can damage PVC pipes and joints. Follow up with ½ cup of baking soda and ½ cup of vinegar. Cover the drain with a small sink plunger and let it sit for 15 minutes. Pour boiling water down the drain again and replace the drain stopper.

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