Drain cleaning services are not required when the drain works correctly, but when it doesn’t work, you must be able to identify and locate the parts very quickly. A house drain is a horizontal pipe located in a home’s basement and is entirely underground. Home drains are usually made of heavy cast iron or copper, and receive all the water from all the smaller pipes like the dishwasher, the washing machine, the sinks, the tubs, the toilet, etc.

Small clogs in the shower or sink that cause slow drains can typically be handled with a consumer-grade drain cleaner, but keep in mind that all chemical drain cleaners are extremely dangerous Chemical drain cleaners is a threat to your health and also degrade pipes, particularly old ones. Plastic pipes can also be damaged by chemical drain cleaners due to the creation of heat by the cleaner, and lead to melting the pipe.

A homemade drain cleaner takes a few tries to completely clear a  tough clogged sink, shower, or tub, but a DIY drain cleaner is safer and less expensive that a toxic chemical cleaner.

With a serious clog that won’t give away, is necessary to clear it with a mechanical snake or jetting service.  Too much buildup over time will cause your toilet to overflow, or even the sewer lines to leak or burst.

A clogged drain not only stops water from going down properly, it also allows bad smells from your plumbing to flow into your home. Cleaning the drain regularly is the best way to make sure bad odors stay down below where they should be.

Drain cleaning services have to be done by professional plumber , ask him/her to inspect the sewer lines for damage. Older pipes can often rust, leak, or be penetrated by tree roots. At Hardenburgh Plumbing will help you catch these issues sooner rather than later. That way you won’t have to deal dealing with expensive repairs  and the inconvenience of a pipe replacement.