It’s no secret that hair and debris are the most common culprits for causing flow restriction in drain pipes. While your first instinct may be to grab a bottle of liquid drain cleaner or to go poking at it with a barbed pipe tool, that is not always the best course of action. A seemingly innocent attempt to ‘do it yourself’ could inadvertently increase the cost of a clogged drain repair in the Seattle, WA, area.
Liquid Drain Cleaners
Bottled pipe cleaners usually loosen up the grime just enough for you to enjoy a few days or so of normal flow. Unfortunately, the core of the problem is more than likely deeper in the pipes. By using a temporary fix, more debris is piling up further down the system that will eventually require a professional trained in clogged drain repair in Seattle, WA, to evaluate and remedy. Depending on how bad the clog is, you may want to cut out the middle man, or middle step, and simply call a professional immediately.
Sharp or Barbed Tools
Whatever you do, don’t go jabbing at the blockage with a wire hanger. There are a few things that could go wrong with that method, including the following:
The wire could get stuck in or puncture a pipe
The wire could damage or chip the finish on a fixture
Debris and chemicals could splash sensitive areas of your body
If you determine that your problem is a simple hair clog close to the drain’s entrance, using a barbed tool can be an easy fix. Make sure that the tool is durable enough to withstand the tugging, or you could end up breaking it. Using a metal tool poses the same threats as using a wire hanger. Your plumbing system is vital to your home’s wellbeing, so having a professional evaluate your blockage is always best.
