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What to Do if You Need a Drain Cleaning

water draining down sinkIf you are experiencing clogged drains you may want to think twice before pouring chemicals down the sink. Drain cleaning solutions seem like a good quick fix for such a messy problem. However, you could make the problem worse or even ruin your drains and sinks. Not only that, these chemicals can be very corrosive if they come in contact with skin. Instead, you can give us a call at New Age Plumbing. One of our certified technicians can provide prompt, thorough service.

What Causes Clogged Drains

A lot of times drains get clogged from everyday use.The buildup of soap is one of the biggest culprits of causing clogged drains. Everything from grease, soap, and fat in the kitchen, as well as soap, hair, and toothpaste in the restrooms, can cause need for a good drain cleaning. Other times items can fall into the sink and get stuck in the drain without you realizing it, but these instances are rare. Other times, drains clogging could be an indication that you need more than just drain cleaning. If several of the drains in your home are clogging you may have a clogged sewer. This will call for a much bigger cleaning. A plumber can use cameras and other special equipment to handle a problem of this scope.

Why Are Drain Cleaning Solutions Bad for My Pipes?

Liquid drain cleaning solutions use chemicals to dissolve the clog in your pipes. The main chemical is hydrochloric acid. It can wear down your pipes over time and can also be very abrasive for the enamels in your kitchen and bathroom. These solutions can also be very bad for the environment. On top of that, pouring these corrosive chemicals down the drain may not even work.

Call a Plumber for Drain Cleaning

Your best plan of action is to call a plumber. Without using dangerous chemicals drain cleaning can be a messy job that requires special tools. Not only that, the problem at hand could end up being larger than just a drain clog. When you call in an expert they can use specialized equipment to get rid of the clog and take care of any underlying problems.

Our certified expert plumbers here at New Age Plumbing have seen just about everything. They can take care of the problem the first time so you can rest assured knowing that clogs won’t resurface the moment they leave. If you are interested in getting expert care for your drains call us today.