Drain Cleaning: 3 Reasons Not to Avoid Professional Cleaning

Why Is Regular Drain Cleaning So Important?

They work 365 days a year, are essential to any home and are practically invisible. Yes, the drains of the house are unsung plumbing heroes. Without them, modern plumbing would be useless. But despite performing the essential job of getting waste out of the home to the sewer, drains are often forgotten about until it’s too late.

Every homeowner has experienced a clogged pipe or drains before, and it’s a safe bet to assume that they wished they had taken care of the issue before it became a big problem. Regular professional drain cleaning does more than just prevent problems, and there are plenty of other reasons to take good care of the home’s drains!

Speedy Drains and Fewer Clogs

Routine professional drain cleanings do exactly what they claim: they clean drains. When drains become sluggish, it means that, somewhere along the pipeline, there’s a clog, blockage, or leak. The benefits of regular drain cleaning include clearing out clogs to speed up drains. Clean drains operate smoothly without struggling against any gunk in the way of draining fluids.

More importantly, drain cleaning reduces the number of clogs in a home’s plumbing. Smaller clogs will catch debris and build-up into larger blockages over time. If regular cleaning is done through a pipe system, then those smaller clogs don’t have a chance to become a significant problem.

Prevents Repairs and Reduces Odors 

Clogged and slow pipes are prone to corrosion, leaks, and other damages. Annual drain cleaning allows plumbers to assess the state of the drains and plumbing lines during the cleaning. Regular inspections during a drain cleaning help prevent flooding, leaking, and the bursting of pipes. Any problems can be corrected when located by the plumber during the cleaning.

The build-up that poses a risk of damage to pipes and drains also contributes to another issue: stinky drains. The substances and materials that go down the drain tend not to smell the greatest, and if they get the chance to buildup, so do their combined smells. Routine cleanings improve the smell of the house while also ensuring the drains themselves run smoothly.

Why Say “No” To Over the Counter Drain Cleaners

Every homeowner has experienced a clogged drain. The first thought is usually to grab the liquid drain cleaner. On the surface, these drain cleaners seem great. They’re simple to use, inexpensive, and require no manual labor on the part of the homeowner. What’s not to love?

Unfortunately, there are a lot of hidden risks and dangers that come with using over-the-counter drain cleaners.

• Health Risks: The chemicals used in OTC drain cleaners are highly corrosive and use abrasive chemicals. These chemicals eat away at the clog and can produce harmful fumes while doing so. These chemicals can cause lung, eye, and throat irritation.
• Corrosion: The OTC drain cleaners certainly can eat through the materials clogging the drain, but unfortunately, that means they can also eat through the pipes and drains themselves. While it may take time for the corrosion to occur, frequent use of the drain cleaner will contribute to drain damage over time.

• Ineffective: OTC drain cleaners are not a “one size fits all” solution. While most cleaners can eat through hair or food clogs, other materials are not so easily taken care of. Often enough, the OTC cleaners only provide temporary relief to a problem or may do nothing at all.

Investing in a professional drain cleaning will ensure the home’s drains run smoothly for a long time.

About Hall’s Plumbing

Woodland, CA, has been the home of Hall’s Plumbing since 1995. Their locally owned and operated company has strived to provide their clients with affordable, efficient plumbing solutions since day one. Homeowners can expect a reliable technician to arrive ready to take on any plumbing project, small or large. Contact them to schedule a drain cleaning service in Woodland today!