Drain cleaning sound likes a pretty hum-drum matter, but clogged drains are frequently the subject of discussion when a homeowner calls their plumber. Sure, you may be able to tackle certain clogs with a plunger, a drain snake and a bit of elbow grease, but not all clogged drains require such simple procedures. Even chemical drain cleaners aren’t enough to cut through some of the clogs that your pipes can go through.

When you need to eliminate a stubborn drain clog, your best option is to put a phone call into a professional plumbing contractor.

A Plumber Has the Tools

No matter what’s got your drain so stuffed up, you can rest assured that your plumber will have the right tools for the job. Their trade teaches them how to expertly use drain cleaning tools that extend beyond the basic plunger and drain snake. With the right combination of education and skill at their disposal, a plumber can use these tools to eradicate the clog without inflicting any damage to your pipes.

Chemical Cleaners are Terrible for Pipes

While it may be your first inclination to reach for a bottle of a clog-busting drain cleaner, you should know that you may be doing more harm than good if you resort to this method often. These cleaners should only be used as a last resort, if ever, due to the numerous dangers associated with their use.

Here are some of the strongest downsides of using chemical drain cleaners:

1. They are dangerous to have sitting around the house. If they accidentally come into contact with other chemical agents, fumes or an explosion could be created. They are also highly toxic, so families with children and pets should be extra cautious.
2. These cleaners are simply bad for the environment. It’s not hard to imagine how the harsh toxins found in these products can be detrimental to the planet.
3. They can also cause damage to your pipes via corrosion. Your home’s pipes are not designed with the frequent use of these clog-removing agents in mind.

You Never Know What’s in The Pipe

Homeowners have been blown away by the things that their plumber has unearthed from their pipes. Sometimes, the strange and unusual could be an insurmountable challenge for the average person to remove. From jewelry to children’s toys, all matter of materials gets flushed down the sink or drain. This is often the case when chemical drain cleaners don’t seem to work. Not only will a plumber be able to eliminate the clog, but they’ll also be able to give it back to you if it’s something important that has gone missing – you’d be surprised how many wedding rings get lost down the drain!

A Professional Can Address Other Causes

Your plumber will be able to tell you if the pipe is clogged by something or if there is another issue at play that’s preventing the drain from doing its job.  There are many things, aside from clogs, that can interfere with your drains. Tree roots, sewer line damage, grease buildup, and hard water deposits could be the culprit, but you won’t know for sure until you have a professional plumber take a look.

Call Ridgeway Mechanical for Expert-Level Drain Care

The professional plumbers at Ridgeway Mechanical are the experts of drain cleaning and addressing other causes of slow-moving or entirely clogged drains. Don’t strive aimlessly with a plunger and snake when it doesn’t seem to be working. Call in a professional plumber to take care of the problem and get your drain back into working order.