Clogged drain cleaning is one of the most common requested plumbing services. Why? There is just no way to avoid clogged drains. No matter how careful you are, it will happen. It is just a matter of time.
Speaking of time, you need to act fast if you want to avoid more costly problems. You can do it yourself or hire professionals to perform blocked drain cleaning. For severe problems or if you don’t have the time, it is recommended to let the experts do the job.
Severe problems can cause damage to surrounding areas. The most common is flooding. Another problem is that clogged drains are just hassles to you and your family. You also don’t want any visitor to see you have problems in your toilet or kitchen sink.
Even for mild problems, you can also ask the help of professionals. Clogged drain cleaning can be laborious. In addition, you might also want to get to the root of the problem. That will ensure you won’t be experiencing the same problem for a long time in the future.
So if you want to clear clogs in your toilet, bathtub, kitchen sink, or floor drain, you need to know how it’s done. This way you will know what is the best solution to your particular problem. Also, you will learn more about when you should ask for help.
First we will talk about mechanical snaking. Next is we will also talk about partial or full drain replacement. Let’s discuss each one:
Clogged Drain Cleaning: Mechanical snaking
Mechanical snaking or simply drain snaking is a straightforward way to remove stubborn clogs. Here’s how it works. The “snake” enters into the drain pipe. Then it breaks out the clog. The debris is then flushed further or pulled out.
Many people resort to using mechanical snakes when plunging doesn’t work. A great advantage of this is that the snakes can enter deep into the drain. They can get to the root of the problem. Contrast that with plunging. If you are using the plunger for more than an hour, maybe a better solution is to try mechanical snaking.
You can actually buy a drain snake from a hardware store. You can hold the drain snake and remove the clogs yourself. On the other hand, you can also ask professionals to do the snaking. They use powerful mechanical snakes that effectively remove clogs.
In many cases, maybe doing it yourself and using a tool from your local hardware store is enough. But in some cases, a powerful drain snake is the best solution. It’s especially effective for removing pretty solid clogs in drains.
Experienced pros can completely remove clogs and unblock drains in a much more cost-effective way. Some people are tempted to use harsh chemicals or try a bunch of different ways to remove clogs. They will try everything themselves to save on cost. However, with pros you can actually save time and money. Not to mention the additional hassles you’ve been spared from.
Now you know what is mechanical snaking. Let’s move on to Partial or Full Drain Replacement.
Partial/Full Drain Replacement
Some clogs can’t be totally removed by mechanical snaking or any other methods. Maybe they just got stuck really well into the drain pipes. Applying much force might also cause more damages to the drain system. Clogged drain cleaning might not be enough to solve the problem.
What is the solution then? You need partial or full drain replacement. This is a much easier solution. Plumbers can identify which parts of the drain system need replacement.
Drain replacement could be the best solution for residential properties. It requires expertise and might need some excavation work. For commercial and industrial drain systems, partial or full drain replacement could be the only solution. Industrial and commercial drain problems could be much more severe. Clients need expert solutions that remove the problem once and for all.
So if you need clogged drain cleaning or drain replacement services, it’s good to work with plumbing professionals. As a team of honest, friendly, reliable, and experienced pros, we provide the best solutions that solve various drain problems. Let us handle the drain cleaning or replacement if you want to ensure a job well done.
