Clearing Blocked Drains: The Basic Tools And Methods

One of the most common plumbing problems homeowners and homemakers encounter is the blocked drain

. Whether it's in the kitchen, the backyard, or in the bathroom, blocked drains or clogged drains can be a huge inconvenience for homeowners. Although most homeowners keep the number of their favored plumbing service company or plumber on hand, there comes a time when the plumber can't make it out to your location as soon as you'd like. And if it's a simple enough problem, it might be worth it to learn how to unclog or unblock the drain yourself. You can save yourself a lot of money in plumber's fees and you can pride yourself on the fact that you can fix the problem yourself.

The most basic solution is to try to use a plunger. Make sure you have different plungers for toilets and sinks to prevent potential contamination. A plunger might just be able to dislodge whatever is blocking your drain and allow water to drain freely. Fill the sink with enough water to submerge the plunger's rubber head, slide it over the drain opening, and rapidly pump the plunger to create enough pressure to dislodge the blockage.

If the blocked drain is in your kitchen or bathroom, the most common cause might just be that hair, food wastes, and other similar matter is blocking the pipes, causing the water not to drain. There are several drain de-cloggers available on the market. These are usually chemicals that have been formulated to dissolve whatever is blocking your drain. This is best used on drains in kitchen sinks or bathroom sinks and only if the drain is partially blocked. If the drain is completely blocked the drain de-clogger, which is usually corrosive, may cause damage to your pipes if left for long periods of time.

The next thing you can try is a plumber's snake or toilet jack. This is a long flexible tool that can be several feet long. The plumber's snake is used by feeding the length of it into the drain. It can "grab" whatever is blocking your drain, or it can help break up the object enough that it can be washed away.

There are several other tools and ways that you can fix blocked drains Melbourne in your own home. However, if you are not that familiar with plumbing or the tools required, it might be better to call a professional rather than attempt to disassemble the pipes under your sink. You could cause more damage that could result in astronomical plumber's fees.

by: Johnathon F Black

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