Three Reasons To Leave Drain Cleaning To The Pros

Fixing a stubborn clog is one of the most simple jobs a homeowner can perform, and yet, there are times when even the simplest job can be nearly impossible. If you're like most homeowners, you'll try a variety of different ways to dislodge whatever it is that is gunking up your drains — hot water and soap, wire hanger, your own hands — but every once in awhile, you'll need to call a plumber to schedule professional drain cleaning services.

Though it may be tempting to keep firing away at that clog, here are three reasons to relax and leave drain cleaning to a professional.

You Could Make It Worse

Many well-meaning homeowners have started out to dislodge a clog, only to end up with a real mess on their hands. Either they've pushed the clog further down the drain, or they've damaged the pipes by scraping a wire hanger along the edge of it and causing a puncture. In this situation, you'll not only have a clogged drain but a potential drain replacement on your hands. If that clog isn't going away, get professional drain cleaning instead of making the situation even worse.

It Could Be Harder Than You Realize

Though it might seem like a simple solution, plumbing problems are rarely ever one thing or another. There is usually a myriad of different issues going on, such as clog that never fully went away or a backed-up sewer drain. What starts out as just a simple clog could actually be something far worse, which means you'll need a professional plumber for other things besides drain cleaning services. Not only does the average homeowner not have the experience necessary in these situations, but they may not have the tools either.

Store-Bought Chemicals Are Usually Ineffective... and Dangerous

It's easy to think that you can run down to the hardware store and pick up a bottle of anything that claims to "destroy that clog in seconds!" But that "destruction" comes at a price, usually in the form of harmful chemicals that can eat away at the inside of your pipes. Though you might not notice the damage immediately, rest assured that prolonged exposure to these chemicals will, over time, start to cause major problems — made even worse by continual usage. In some cases, these "solutions" don't even fix the issue, they just create a hole big enough for a little bit of water to pass through, leaving most of the clog intact.

For more information, reach out to a drain cleaning service in your area.