A clogged drain is a problem that nobody wants to encounter. Still, despite all the precautions, it still happens without proper drain cleaning and maintenance.
Clogging from household fixtures occurs for a variety of reasons, but do not underestimate even the most minor of problems. A simple clog can lead to disastrous issues like flooding, deterioration, and foul odor.
While calling the plumber is the better option, there are a few things you can do while waiting or avoid bigger repair costs.
Check the Symptoms
Acknowledging the fact that there is a potential occurrence of bigger problems will help you determine which steps to do next.
The first and by far the most important action when performing drain first aid is to shut off the water system. Make sure no water comes in our out of the drains and pipes.
This can give you free access to the different parts of the drain and help you realize where the problem is coming from.
Most of the time, clogged drains are caused by sediment build from like soap, oil, food waste, and hair, but that may not always be the case.
Plumbers also warn homeowners of deterioration and decomposition of drains. This occurs due to the aging and rusting of metal models. Cleaning a deteriorated drain is a problem, and will eventually experience the same problem from time-to-time. In this case, it is advisable to replace the drain itself.
Methods You Can Do To do Drain Cleaning.
Liquid drain cleaners and chemicals are cheap and convenient, but it is also a big no-no for homeowners. Chemicals not only melt away build-up and sediment, but it also harms the pipe system.
Chemicals also take a long time to die down. Letting it linger in your pipe system can potentially cause harm to the health of the people in the house.
Instead, why not pour boiling hot water down the drain and throw down a sink auger to collect unwanted sediments from your sink.
Avoid Clogging
Finally, the best remedy to a clogged drain is to avoid it from happening in the first place. Know what are the things that should not go down the drains such as sediments that cause build-up and objects that are excessively solid.
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Our trained team is skilled in solving drain issues for both residential and commercial areas in Vancouver, Washington. Call us now to book an appointment.