Do You Make This Mistake When Clearing Your Drain?

Avoid Chemical Drain Cleaners

The worst way to deal with a clogged drain is to buy an expensive chemical drain cleaner, pour it down your drain and pray that it works. These are toxic chemicals that you’re exposing yourself to and putting into your water supply. Ask any plumber, and they will tell you that these chemicals can actually damage your pipes. Even when the chemical drain cleaner works, it tends to eat a hole through the clog rather than actually clearing it away.

Hydro-Jetting

Homeowners tend to be less familiar with this second effective method of cleaning a drain. Hydro-jetting involves putting a hose down your drain with a specialized nozzle. This hose is connected to a machine that creates a pressurized water stream (like 1,500 psi or higher) that will eliminate grease, other kinds of build-up, and clogs by blasting them apart and pushing the debris down the line. The water pressure is strong enough to obliterate tree roots if they’re encountered. Hydro-jetting doesn’t just punch a hole through your clog (like a plumber’s snake will sometimes do); it will completely clear it, along with any other debris and residue in your drain pipe. Typically, a plumbing expert will first examine your pipes (often by pushing a camera through them) before hydro-jetting, as it is powerful enough to damage weak pipes.

Conclusion

The next time your drain is seriously clogged, consult with the plumbing experts at your preferred home services company. They can assess the clog, examine your pipes and determine the best course of action, whether that’s snaking the drain or hydro-jetting it. They’ll be able to do whatever it takes to get your drain flowing smoothly again.