Although it may seem simple to fix little things around your house, the fact of the matter is that there are a few professionals who really do work hard to make your life better. For instance, while you may be likely to paint your place on your own, even doing something as simple as switching out a toilet can be really challenging. I started thinking about how valuable professionals like plumbers were for my business, and I wanted to start a new blog that centered around how much a plumber can help to make your life better. Check out this website for tips on finding a talented plumber.
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One of the most common reasons plumbers make house calls is to clean out clogged drains. While it's nice to know you can always be rescued by a plumber, it's also important to know you can often prevent drain clogs. Here's a look at common drain clogs and what you can do about them.
Clogs Caused By Tree Roots
When tree roots get in your sewer drain, a plumber cleans them out with a water jet or sewer snake. Tree roots are a common cause of plumbing problems, and there may not be a lot you can do about it since the roots keep coming back. Ask your plumber about using root-killing products to see if they're recommended, effective, and safe for your drains. These products might keep the roots from coming back once they've been removed. If not, you might need to call a plumber to clear the line every few years or have the line replaced so roots can't work their way inside the cracks or seam gaps any longer.
Clogs Caused By Scale And Corrosion
If your plumbing is old, it could have years of hard water scale built up inside the pipes that eventually causes the pipe to narrow and clog. Drain cleaning with a water jet can get rid of scale buildup, but you might need to install a water softener to keep minerals from accumulating on the pipe again. Corrosion can also flake off and contribute to clogging when your pipes are old and corroded. Corrosion is a more serious problem, and if the corrosion is bad enough, the plumber might not be able to use a water jet without damaging the pipe. Since corrosion is a progressive condition, your plumber might recommend replacing the corroded area or putting in a new pipe before the pipe bursts.
Clogs Caused By Hair, Grease, And Food
Clogs caused by hair in the shower, grease in the kitchen sink, and toys stuffed down drains, are common and easy to prevent. Put screens over drains in the bathroom to keep hair from going down the drain. Use a lock on the toilet bowl that keeps small kids from opening the lid and flushing things down the toilet. Take care in the kitchen not to send grease and food bits down the drain. This not only prevents clogs, but your drains also smell fresher when they're not caked with rotting food and stale grease.
A plumber can usually clear hair and grease clogs with a snake or hydro jet. However, when it comes to lodged toys, it may be necessary to take the drain apart to remove the toy. By being careful about what goes down your drains, you can often prevent clogging and save yourself the inconvenience of having a sink or toilet out of service until a plumber arrives.
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