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Drain Cleaning

Why You Need to Call in Professionals for Drain Cleaning

If the water’s going down too slowly in your kitchen sink or the main drain is backing up, what you need is a quick drain cleaning remedy. Often, we are tempted to try various DIY techniques to sort out the problem of a clogged drain ourselves. But rather then clear your drain, a DIY repair could actually worsen your problems. Unless you are professional plumber yourself, it is best to call in a reliable plumbing service when you are facing these problems with your home’s drainage. Here is why.

The Right Tools for the Job

Plumbing problems often require some special tools that you do not normally have as part of your home repair kit. While you may have a wrench or plunger handy to set right small leaks or drainage clogs, these may not work when your drains are completely clogged with debris. In fact, if you use excessive force on a corroded or jammed pipe you might end up cracking it or wearing out the threads so that it cannot be used anymore. You would then be forced to replace the entire piping.

Identifying the Cause and Location of the Problems

Drain clogging is not always due to debris that is flushed down the pipe through the sink or bathroom. Sometimes, a part of the pipe may be broken and the pieces lying inside the pipe leading to a block. In some homes, plumbers even find roots of trees growing into the drain pipe, blocking it completely. So, it is impossible for you to find where the blockage is actually occurring. A professional plumber will have all the right equipment like cameras, probes and locators that tell them exactly where and what the problem is. With this kind of equipment the plumber knows exactly which part of your drainage system needs to be checked. This is why calling in a professional is the only way to carry out an effective drain cleaning procedure.

Sludge Clearance

In some drainage lines, especially those leading from your kitchen, there is a regular build up of sludge and grease. The only way to clean these drainage pipes is to use a hydro- jetter that pushes in water with great force to strip away the grease buildup over the sides of the pipe. It is not a practical idea to buy this equipment simply for cleaning out your drains. A professional plumber will be able to tell you when a hydro jetter is required to clean out your drains and he will also bring the necessary equipment to get the job done. In addition, he has the experience and skill to use the hydro jetter properly so that all the accumulated grease is effectively removed.