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When it comes to sewers and drains in the home plumbing system, preventing back-ups and serious clogs is far better than having to clear them out once they build up. When a clog is caught early, it can be removed easily and inexpensively. The longer the clog remains in the pipe, the more complicated it is to dislodge or break it. Repairing or clearing up a choked pipe can cost much more than the cost of regular preventative maintenance.
Dangers of Non-Maintenance
Drains that are not cleaned regularly will eventually clog up. These clogs can breed bacteria and germs that will enter the water and contaminate the water supply to the home. Not just that, a clog will eventually block the drain and the backed up water could flood the home.
It is not only the drains in the home that can get clogged. The plumbing lines from the home connect to larger sewer lines that run under the home. Very often, these lines get clogged that roots of trees. As the roots keep growing, they can block the drain and cause the sewage to back up into the home through the floor drains. This could cause flooding to the lower level of the home resulting in extensive damage and expensive repairs.
How to Clean Your Drains
A plumber’s snake or a rooter and high pressure jet are two of the most commonly used tools for cleaning out drains.
When pushed forcefully into the drain, the plumber’s snake breaks or dislodges the clog that is blocking the drain and clears it for the water to flow through. The high pressure jet does the same job but by using water that is blasted at very high pressure.
To be able to dislodge the clog, you need to know where it is located. This can be done with the help of innovative locating and video devices that help you to see the inside of the pipe and determine where the clog is situated.
Should You Do it Yourself or Call a Professional?
Drain cleaning may sound very straightforward and doable but unless you are familiar with the drainage system and the equipment involved, attempting to do this yourself could be an expensive mistake. Done wrongly or with too much force, you could damage the pipe, resulting in even more expensive repairs.
It is far better to pay a professional plumber to perform the necessary drain cleaning on a regular basis. Get your sink, kitchen and bathtub drains cleaned at least one a year. The money that you pay to get a professional job done will save you money in the long run. It will also ensure that your pipes are leak-free and the water supply to your house is fee from any contaminants.