5 Drain Cleaning Failures Homeowners Make Way Too Many
Have you ever been tired of taking on a challenge that you weren’t sure what to do? You probably ended up dissatisfied, angry, and not in a better situation than when you began. Although nobody is 100% perfect when they first do something, there’s an appropriate time and place to master new skills and do it the right way. The solution to an emergency within the plumbing of your home isn’t your thing. Ottawa Homeowners typically create more problems for their drains through various typical methods and are unaware that they are doing so.
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Here are five ways.
Completely Ignoring the Issue
For starters, we have a variety of cases where homeowners have attempted to ignore the issue for the longest time they can. When we inquire about how long the drain is taking, the typical answer is “several days” to “a couple of weeks” or “a couple of months” before the issue becomes enough that they cannot avoid it any longer. You’d like to avoid this mistake since waiting too long can often lead to more problems than otherwise necessary. It could cause damage to drain lines due to excessive corrosion and reduce the flow of water in other drain lines because of the formation of a vacuum within your drains and pressure that causes leaks. If you notice a drain is slow to move, take the appropriate action and get it accepted by a professional immediately.
Employing the Wrong Tools for the Job
When people don’t have the right tools to deal with the clog, they use whatever means. While this is admirable, and we understand the desire to avoid going out and investing a ton of money in a device you don’t need, it can also result in frustration. The first thing to note is that most homeowners aren’t sure of the root of their blockage. That’s why they don’t know if they’re using the device they’re employing is the right one. The second reason is that misuse of tools may damage the drain lines’ interior and cause cracks, leaks, and sewage spills that make an unpleasant cleanup task.
The Clog Is Being Pushed Further Down the Line
Many homeowners have attempted to eliminate clogs by poking holes in the clog to ensure that dirt and water in the shower or sink can drain out. They don’t realize that the sensation of the clog opening up does not mean that they’ve punched the hole. In many instances, they’ve just gotten rid of the obstruction completely. It may appear to be the best outcome; however, the issue is that this typically pushes the obstacle further away from the source to where it can be stuck in the future and causes a bigger problem. The only method to successfully get rid of a blockage is to pull it out or eradicate it using the aid of a jetting system.
Corroding Lines by Using Harsh Chemicals
Chemical cleaners for drains can be dozen. The local home improvement store offers various kinds and brands on the shelves. They all claim to solve your issue efficiently and quickly. Although they can do it fast, they could cause severe damage to your plumbing. These highly corrosive substances can consume all sorts of materials with no discrimination or shrewdness, which means they’ll destroy the drain’s plumbing as well.
Corrosive chemicals can be hazardous and cause an engineer who doesn’t realize they are present. It is also possible that they will not be able to remove your clog. We don’t know how many times we’ve had to repair what an ordinary drain cleaner could not be able to do, and it’s not a good time.
It Is a Way to Make the Problem Worse
We’ve witnessed this happen several times. A homeowner might think that a sudden, massive flow of water flowing into the drain will “shock” the blockage to break it down, thereby solving the problem. But, by doing this, they only cause the problem to get worse. Sometimes, people will try to pour something down the toilet that they shouldn’t remove a blockage. Sometimes, they break their drain line to clear a clog when trying to break it. Sometimes, the damage is more crucial or valuable objects such as their garbage disposal or the sink itself. Whatever the case, the idea of tampering with items you’re not familiar with all the time isn’t a good idea.
