Avoid Future Hassles with Regular Drain Cleaning

Posted: Dec 20, 2011
Author: Minyard Plumbing, Inc.

If you’re a homeowner, you can bet your bottom dollar that some day:

• Your electricity will fail just as your guests arrive.
• Your roof will spring a leak in a raging storm.
• You’ll come home to the stench of a blocked drain.

It is advised to always call an expert for major repairs. You can incur more unnecessary expense by trying to repair things yourself. Call your plumber for all your drain cleaning hassles.

There are different factors that can cause your drains to become blocked. Waste such as hair and dust mix with soap, shampoo and detergent and can cause a blockage. Tree roots are also a common problem, as are old pipes.

Plumbers often use a drain pipe snake which can enter into narrow pipe work. The drain pipe snake has a variable handle which makes it simple to remove any obstruction by pulling it upwards.

Another method used is a high pressure drain cleaner which forces water down the pipes and dislodges what is causing the blocked drain. This drain cleaner, which can reach 160 feet, also clears grease, and all other material causing the blockage.

You can help prevent future blockages with regular drain cleaning and preventative measures:

• Even with a garbage disposal, avoid putting all your kitchen waste down your sink. Certain grains and vegetables can cause a serious blockage.
• Use a sink strainer basket in your bathroom to trap hair etc from going down the sink as this can cause a blockage.