Three Hotspots For Clogs

Some people may think that the pipes and drains in your home are like a gateway to the unknown

. And, when you have a clog in your pipes or drains, then you are most likely to see dirty sink water that came from the unknown. Don't panic, the water may be from the unknown, but as the hero homeowner that you are, you can deal with this problem. Even if I you can't, then you have the means to call in the big super hero the Plumber!

Plugged drains are most likely to occur in three specific places: curved sections of pipes called traps that exist underneath sinks, tubs and showers; the internal passages within a toilet; or somewhere inside the main drainpipe leading away from your home. The reason that these places are deemed the hotspots for clogs is that each drain is connected with horizontal pipes that meet a vertical section of the drain system that is referred to as the stack. The stack then goes through the roof and acts as an air vent. Horizontal pipes run in, down, and out of your home carrying the waste and waste water with them. Each drain and pipe system are prone to blockage at some time.

Successfully unclogging drains depends on a few simple tools and knowledge of the layout of pipes hidden in your home. Before you spend a lot of time trying to unplug a sink or toilet, and regardless of where the blockage seems to be located, start with a simple check: Run some water down the other drains in your house. Do the others flow freely? If not, your trouble probably involves more than meets the eye and could actually be part of a systemic problem. If this is the case, you definitely want to call in a plumber.

As you try to clear what looks like a small, localized blockage, take a quick look at the big picture. Youll either know youre on the right track or save yourself from wasting time trying to solve the wrong problem. If you feel that it may be to difficult to do yourself, don't fret. You'll feel better when you call a plumber in. In the long run, trying to attempt something like this without knowing what the real cause could actually cost you more money than calling a plumber to do the job.

by: Alex Votry

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