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Clogged drains are common occurrences in any household. During one time or another, any homeowner would notice his drainage system working a little slower than usual. Fortunately, there are simple measures that you can take to address this problem. You do not have to call the plumber every time you experience problems with any of your home’s drains. You should learn how to open clogged drains by yourself and save yourself a few bucks.
The simplest thing that you can do to remove any obstruction from open clogged drains is to use a simple plunger. Simply cover the mouth of the drain with the plunger’s suction pad and gently push the plunger up and down. This will create the suction that you will need to draw the obstruction out. The upward movement of the plunger should pull whatever is clogging your drain upward.
However, you should remember to use a sponge or a towel to cover any overflow outlets that may have been incorporated in your drainage system. This way, you will be able to suck out the obstruction without making too much of a mess.
You may also fix open clogged drains using chemicals that will dissolve the clogging agent. This is a very effective way to remove any sign of clogging, especially if using a plunger fails to work. However, this tactic tends to be a little messier than the previous method. To avoid damaging your sink’s finishing, you can use a few inches of electrical tape to cover the area that may come in contact with the dissolving agent.
Remove the covering of the drain and check for anything that may be physically keeping the water from flowing down the pipe. If you do not see anything, then it is safe to deduce that the problem lies deeper. Use the chemical to dissolve the clogging agent, in order to make way for better water flow.
You may use a simple drain snake to reach into your pipe. It works much like a toilet auger, and is specifically designed to reach the spaces inside the narrow drain pipes. Use this tool on open clogged drains, especially if you find difficulty in removing the clog using chemicals. Simply push the drain snake down the pipe and turn it around until you loosen the clog up. Pulling out the drain snake should pull the clog out too.
However, there are certain clogging problems that cannot be fixed by these tools. These include soil build ups inside the pipe. Performing the above-mentioned techniques will also bear little use if your drainage problem is caused by an obstruction in your sewer line.
If these methods fail to give you the results that you want, then it is time to call a plumbing professional. This may set you back by a few bucks, but it is a sacrifice that you would have to make. To avoid having to pay high prices for professional plumbing services, simply make sure that you perform regular pipe and drain maintenance. Taking simple steps to ensure that your pipes are clog free will save you from encountering worse problems in the long run.