Choosing Drain Strainers: A West Allis Guide

2026-08-05

Plumbing Guide

The strainers catch the hair and the debris before they clog the pipes. The right strainer fits each drain in the home.

Choosing Drain Strainers: A West Allis Guide

The kitchen

A basket strainer catches the food in the sink. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In West Allis, the basket is the kitchen.

The tub

A tub strainer catches the hair at the drain. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In West Allis, the tub strainer is the guard.

The shower

A shower drain cover catches the hair and the soap. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In West Allis, the cover is the guard.

The laundry

A lint catcher on the washer drain stops the debris. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In West Allis, the catcher is the care.

The clean

Empty the strainers regularly to keep them working. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In West Allis, the empty is the habit.

The fit

Match the strainer size to the drain opening. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In West Allis, the fit is the rule.

The call

Strainer help? Call 888-217-3585 and West Allis Plumbing Helpers will match you with a West Allis pro for the service.

Plumbing in West Allis: what to know

In West Allis, 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 Milwaukee County — from Greenfield, Wauwatosa and Elm Grove to ZIP codes like 53227, 53214, 53219 — 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.

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