Reasons Why You Should Leave Drain Cleaning To The Professionals

If you have slowed drains that are preventing you from taking showers or washing dishes in a timely manner, then it is definitely time to address the issue. And, while many people will choose to utilize DIY methods to remove debris and clogs from the drains, you may want to leave the cleaning to the professionals. There are a couple of reasons why this is true so keep reading to learn why. 

You May Move The Clog

Clogs will often accumulate a small bit at a time and may go unnoticed until the majority of the drainage is completely closed off. And, oftentimes, the debris will cling to the insides of the pipes and form a thick barrier along long sections of the drain. Some of the debris will sit deep inside the pipe where it is extremely hard to locate and dislodge. 

Since some or most of the debris may sit deep in the drainage pipe, you can actually cause a far worse drainage issue by trying to mitigate the clogs that sit close to the top of the drain. Simply put, you can force these clogs deeper into the pipe where they can become stuck by the far-reaching debris. 

Also, if a series of smaller clogs dislodge and start to make their way down the length of the drainage pipe, then they can collect and accumulate. This means one massive clog that may be difficult even for your plumber to reach. 

You Can Cause A Drainage Break

Many of the DIY methods of drain cleaning will cause at least a little bit of stress on your drainage pipes. For example, plunging can exert strong pressure on the clog, but it will also exert the force on the pipe. If your pipes cannot withstand the stress, due to old age or deterioration, then the pipe may burst. It can also develop a series of leaks at various weak spots along the pipeline at the seams.

When it comes to caustic chemicals, the strong acids or bases can eat through the pipes and cause a complete drainage failure. Even a blast of water that is too strong can lead to a break.

Due to the possibility of damage, your plumber will take into account the age of your home and the overall condition of your plumbing system before completing any drain cleaning tasks. Gently cleaning may be needed, and this does take some skill and time with either the use of plumbing snakes or water flushing tools. For more information, contact a drain cleaning service.